Industrial Studies Project Manager

About the company

The Indre Recruitment Agency is looking for a Program Manager (M/F) for its client, a player in the aeronautics sector.

The company specializes in the design of innovative systems for aviation, such as seat actuation, lighting, and cabin control interfaces. Thanks to its expertise in electronics, IT, and mechanics, the company equips the largest airlines as well as private aircraft.

Your tasks

A true conductor, you will coordinate multidisciplinary teams and support clients throughout the project life cycle. In this capacity, you will notably be required to:

• Analyze client needs and expectations;
• Provide technical advice and guide solution choices;
• Perform technical and budgetary feasibility analyses;
• Build and manage project schedules;
• Define and validate the architecture of developed systems;
• Ensure program launches (bid reviews, contract reviews, kickoff meetings);
• Guarantee the production of deliverables compliant with client and regulatory requirements;
• Manage program progress and monitor key milestones;
• Monitor and analyze performance indicators;
• Control budgets, workloads, and costs associated with projects;
• Identify, evaluate, and anticipate risks in order to implement necessary corrective actions;
• Manage changes in needs and requirements during the project;
• Participate in the testing and validation phases of solutions at client sites;
• Facilitate exchanges with various stakeholders, both in France and internationally;
• Supervise and support the activity of a Program Technical Coordinator.

Requirements

With a higher education background at the Bac5 level, such as an Engineering degree or a Master's degree with a technical focus (generalist, electronics, mechanics, or equivalent), you have a successful first experience in project or program management within the aeronautics, defense, or space sectors. You move with ease in demanding technical environments and enjoy managing high-value-added projects, interacting with multiple internal and external stakeholders.

Other

The position is set within a business development context requiring regular exchanges with clients and partners. As such, occasional travel in France and internationally is to be expected. Proficiency in professional English is indispensable to succeed in this role.