Technical Project Manager - F/H

Exotrail SA; Massy; Sur place; EUR 70 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading aerospace company in Massy seeks a Technical Project Manager to oversee propulsion development projects. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in related sectors and strong project management skills. Responsibilities include project planning, budget management, and stakeholder communication. Candidates should possess a solid understanding of propulsion systems and be proactive in addressing challenges. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge technologies in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in space, aerospace, automotive, or advanced manufacturing sectors.
• Strong understanding of propulsion systems and subsystems.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects.

Responsabilités

• Lead and coordinate internal propulsion system development projects across mini product generations.
• Manage project planning, budgeting, and scheduling.
• Drive technical oversight and resolve complex technical issues.
• Monitor budgets and resources, optimizing allocation based on progress.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and implement management plans.
• Develop and improve project management processes and tools.

Connaissances

Project management

Technical expertise in propulsion systems

Risk management

Stakeholder communication

Description du poste

Job Description

We are seeking a Technical Project Manager at our Massy site to support our rapid growth.

The Technical Project Manager will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing internal propulsion development projects across all generations of spaceware products. This role requires strong project management skills and technical expertise to lead internal product development, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and customer expectations. It also includes operational management responsibilities.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate internal propulsion system development projects across all spaceware mini product generations, ensuring alignment with strategic and technical goals.
• Manage project planning, budgeting, and scheduling to deliver projects on time, within scope and budget, while meeting performance and quality standards.
• Drive technical oversight, ensuring engineering solutions meet industry standards and customer requirements, and facilitate resolution of complex technical issues.
• Monitor and control budgets and resources, optimizing allocation based on progress, priorities, and workload forecasts in collaboration with department leaders.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, implementing proactive risk management plans with module owners to prevent delays or budget overruns.
• Ensure effective stakeholder communication, providing regular reports to management and maintaining transparency with internal teams, suppliers, and partners.
• Develop and improve project management processes and tools, supporting initiatives and fostering operational excellence.
• Track key performance indicators (cost, timeline, quality, satisfaction) and adjust strategies to ensure project success.

Preferred Experience:

Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in the space, aerospace, automotive, or advanced manufacturing sectors, with a strong understanding of propulsion systems and subsystems. You should be autonomous, proactive, and capable of driving security initiatives across the organization.

Technical Skills:

• Proven track record managing complex, cross-functional technical projects, ideally in highly regulated industries.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects, balancing technical constraints with business goals.
• Solid understanding of spacecraft systems architecture, integration, and validation processes.
• Experience with project lifecycle management, risk assessment, resource planning, and stakeholder alignment.
• Familiarity with industry-standard methodologies like Agile, V-cycle, or Stage-Gate.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary engineering teams and external suppliers.
• Background working with or contributing to a Project Management Office (PMO) is a strong asset.

About our recruitment process

We are committed to recruiting the right people regardless of background. Our process includes at least three interviews:

1. Technical interview with our Talent Acquisition Manager to learn about the position and culture.
2. On-site interview with your future manager to explore the work environment and qualifications.
3. Interview with the team and a founder to ensure shared vision and values.