Project Manager for Paris based company

Claremont Consulting Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a French-speaking Project Manager to oversee and deliver projects in a dynamic international environment based in Paris. The role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams and requires excellent stakeholder management skills, alongside strong organizational and negotiation abilities. Candidates should hold a degree in a related field and have the flexibility to adapt in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Fluent in French and English (spoken and written).
• Proven experience in project management in an international context.
• Expertise in stakeholder engagement at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead project planning, execution, and monitoring across teams.
• Develop project scopes and manage budgets, timelines, and resources.
• Facilitate communication with project teams and stakeholders.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Time management

Negotiation

Conflict resolution

Education

Degree in Project Management, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Asana

Trello

Job description

Project Manager for Paris

The French-Speaking Project Manager will play a pivotal role in leading, planning, and delivering projects within a dynamic international environment. The ideal candidate must be fluent in French and English, demonstrates strong stakeholder management abilities, and brings proven expertise in guiding projects from inception to completion. This role requires both strategic thinking and hands-on execution, working closely with cross-functional teams and external partners.

Additional Information

Occasional travel may be required.

Role is based in Paris, with three days a week in the office mandatory

Contract position.

Lead project planning, execution, monitoring, and closure across multiple teams and locations.

Identify, manage, and engage with a diverse group of stakeholders, ensuring their requirements and expectations are understood and met.

Facilitate effective communication between project teams, leadership, and external partners, both in French and English.

Develop project scopes, objectives, and deliverables that align with business goals and stakeholder needs.

Establish and manage project budgets, timelines, and resource allocations.

Proactively identify risks and issues, implementing mitigation strategies where necessary.

Conduct regular project status meetings, providing clear updates and reporting to stakeholders.

Ensure all project documentation is clear, accurate, and up-to-date in both French and English.

Drive continuous improvement processes based on project outcomes and stakeholder feedback.

Required Skills and Experience

Fluent in French and English (spoken and written).

Proven experience in project management, ideally within an international or multicultural context.

Demonstrated expertise in stakeholder engagement and management at all levels (internal and external).

Excellent leadership, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.

Strong organisational and time management abilities.

Ability to develop and deliver presentations and reports in both languages.

Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Asana, Trello).

Degree in Project Management, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.

Certification (e.g., PMP, Prince2, Agile) is an asset.

Personal Attributes

Confident communicator with outstanding interpersonal skills.

Solution-oriented, adaptable, and resilient under pressure.

Self-motivated and able to work independently as well as in a team setting.

Detail-oriented, with a focus on quality and meeting deadlines.

Comfortable working in a fast-paced, change-driven environment.