Project Manager

Sopra Steria; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and career development

Provided equipment

Job summary

Sopra Steria Aeroline seeks a dynamic Project Manager to drive digital transformation of clients’ IT environments, coordinating end-to-end deployments across Agile, SAFe and Waterfall.

The role aligns business objectives with scope, quality, and delivery timelines while coordinating cross-functional teams, ensuring platform readiness, and leading EIS readiness and CutOver planning for successful aerospace deployments.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in release management within large-scale digital transformation programs.
• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Information Technology, or related field.
• Agile or SAFe certification preferred; PMP or ITIL are a plus.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement with cross-functional teams.
• Skilled in release planning and ensuring platform readiness across delivery cycles.
• Fluent in English (required); French is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate cross-stream deliveries by aligning timelines, dependencies, and stakeholder expectations.
• Manage and adapt delivery frameworks (Agile, SAFe, Waterfall) to project needs.
• Define and synchronize business releases with calendars, milestones, and communication plans.
• Serve as the primary interface with client IM teams for platform readiness alignment.
• Lead EIS readiness and CutOver planning, overseeing risk and contingency strategies.
• Implement formal validation processes to meet quality, compliance, and stakeholder expectations.

Skills

Release management

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Cross-functional coordination

Agile/SAFe

Delivery planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Project Management or IT

Tools

Jira

MS Project

Confluence

Job description

Sopra Steria is a European leader in consulting, digital services, and software development, supporting its clients in their digital transformation through innovative and collaborative solutions. With 50,000 employees in nearly 30 countries and a revenue of €5.1 billion in 2022, we are committed to achieving sustainable results and placing people at the heart of technology.The world is how we shape it.For more information, visit us at www.soprasteria.com .

Are you ready to take on the challenge with us?

Join Sopra Steria Aeroline and become part of a forward-thinking team shaping the future of aerospace through digital innovation. If you are passionate about managing business accounts, aerospace technologies, and want to make a meaningful impact, we want to meet you!

Job Description

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Project Manager to drive the digital transformation of our clients' IT environments. Acting as the project manager, this role is responsible for the end-to-end coordination of all project deployment, ensuring seamless integration across teams and technologies.

The Project Manager plays a critical role in aligning business objectives with project scope, quality standards, and delivery timelines. This includes managing hybrid delivery models—Agile, SAFe, and Waterfall—to meet evolving client needs and ensure platform readiness.

• Coordinate cross-stream deliveries by aligning timelines, dependencies, and stakeholder expectations to ensure seamless integration across all project components.
• Manage and adapt delivery frameworks including Agile, SAFe, and Waterfall methodologies, tailoring approaches to suit project needs and organizational standards.
• Define and synchronize business releases by establishing release calendars, milestones, and communication plans that align with strategic objectives.
• Serve as the primary interface with client IM teams to validate platform readiness and ensure alignment with technical and business requirements.
• Lead EIS readiness and CutOver planning, overseeing execution activities, risk mitigation, and contingency strategies for successful deployment.
• Implement and enforce formal validation processes to ensure all deliverables meet quality standards, compliance requirements, and stakeholder expectations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in release management, ideally within large-scale digital transformation or post-merger integration programs
• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Information Technology, or a related field
• Agile or SAFe certification preferred; additional certifications such as PMP or ITIL are a plus
• Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills, with a track record of coordinating cross-functional teams
• Skilled in release planning, methodology alignment, and ensuring platform readiness across delivery cycles
• Fluent in English (required); French language skills are an asset.

Additional Information

• Excellent training, development, and career advancement opportunities, with active support to strengthen your skills in acaring, collaborative, and inclusive company culture
• Provided equipmentto ensure optimal productivity

Sopra Steria is an equal opportunity employer.We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next steps in the selection process.