French speaking International Project Manager

French Selection (FS); Crawley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

French Selection (FS) seeks a French-speaking International Project Manager to lead international projects from enquiry to delivery in Crawley. The role involves coordinating customers, suppliers and internal teams, overseeing procurement, budgets and timelines to ensure successful project delivery.

Applicants should be fluent in French and English, with solid project/contract management experience and a background in international trade or commodities.

Qualifications

• Fluent in French and English with excellent communication skills.
• Solid experience in project or contract management.
• Background in international trade, commodities, procurement or similar commercial environment.
• Knowledge of export finance and ECAs would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage international projects from enquiry to completion, coordinating customers, suppliers and internal teams.
• Oversee procurement, supplier engagement, quotations and order placement.
• Monitor budgets, costs, cash flow and payment milestones.
• Coordinate manufacturing, inspections, shipping, logistics and delivery.
• Review contracts and technical specifications.
• Identify risks and implement corrective actions.
• Prepare updates and maintain relationships with international stakeholders.

Skills

Bilingual French/English

Project management

Contract management

International trade

Financial literacy

Incoterms

Logistics

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Job description

FRENCH SELECTION (FS)

French speaking International Project Manager

Location: Crawley - West Sussex

This role is based at the office in Crawley, ie. not remote or hybrid.

Salary: £45,000 to £60,000 per annum

Ref: 754PM

Website: www.french-selection.co.uk

An established international trading company specialising in the supply of equipment and materials to customers worldwide, working with international clients, suppliers and financial institutions.

Main duties:

Managing international projects from initial enquiry through to completion, coordinating customers, suppliers and internal teams, overseeing commercial activities, monitoring budgets and deadlines, and ensuring successful project delivery.

The role:

• - Manage international projects and contracts from enquiry through to delivery and completion.
• - Coordinate customers, suppliers and subcontractors, ensuring contractual obligations and deadlines are met.
• - Liaise with international clients, banks and Export Credit Agencies (ECAs), supporting export finance applications.
• - Oversee procurement, supplier engagement, quotations and order placement.
• - Monitor project budgets, costs, cash flow and payment milestones.
• - Coordinate manufacturing, inspections, shipping, logistics and delivery.
• - Review commercial contracts and technical specifications.
• - Identify project risks, manage delays and implement corrective actions.
• - Prepare project updates and maintain strong relationships with international stakeholders.
• - Support and coordinate project management consultants, with potential for wider team management responsibilities.

The candidate:

• - Fluent French and English, with excellent communication skills.
• - Solid experience in project or contract management.
• - Background in international trade, commodities, procurement, capital equipment or a similar commercial environment.
• - Strong commercial awareness and understanding of international trading processes.
• - Good financial understanding, including the ability to interpret P&L statements and balance sheets.
• - Knowledge of Incoterms, international shipping, payment terms and logistics.
• - Experience dealing with international customers, suppliers and multiple stakeholders.
• - Knowledge of export finance, UK Export Finance (UKEF) and European Export Credit Agencies (ECAs) would be advantageous.
• - Highly organised, proactive and commercially minded, with strong relationship-building and problem-solving skills.
• - Previous team management experience would be beneficial.

The salary: £45,000 to £60,000 per annum