Project Manager F/M

Alcatel Submarine Networks

We connect the world, We connect people.

With more than 800 000 km of optical underwater systems around the world, Alcatel Submarine Networks’ stands for adventure and daily innovation for one’s career. Our teams’ synergy drives our innovative high-tech solutions and lets us develop our exceptional know-how. Joining us means joining a collective, joining us means connecting the world! So, are you ready for your next adventure?

Post description

MAIN ACTIVITIES

Client Relationship

• Define the client engagement strategy in collaboration with the Sales team, ensuring alignment with the company’s overall sales and margin objectives.
• Develop and manage the client reporting strategy and associated tools (e.g., SharePoint).
• Negotiate contract variations (CVs), associated purchase orders, acceptance certificates, and residual defect lists during provisional acceptance (PA).
• Oversee the resolution of all anomalies identified during PA, coordinating with relevant project team members.
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Internal Organisation

• Coordinate the activities of the assigned Project Team, defining the execution strategy and priorities.
• Supervise operational tasks, setting project priorities and objectives.
• Optimise resource allocation, organise regular and ad-hoc team meetings, and distribute minutes.
• Plan and facilitate the project handover to the Services team following PA.
• Prepare and lead the post-PA lessons-learned session (Plenary Lessons Learned Meeting) as part of the Lessons Learned & Experience Gained programme.

Financial Aspects

• Ensure project performance targets are met (cost, margin, and quality).
• Implement the margin improvement strategy defined during the Kick-Off Meeting (KOM), reducing costs and increasing revenue through CVs and compensations.
• Validate consolidated figures (sales, margin, costs, etc.) prepared by the Project Financial Controller (PFC).
• Ensure the accuracy of forecasts (margin at completion, billing, risks/opportunities, contract variations) with support from the Project Team.
• Define the supplier selection and procurement strategy in collaboration with the PPM and Procurement Department.

Planning

• Organise and lead the Project Kick-Off Meeting (KOM) at least one month after the Hand Over Meetings (THOM, MHOM, HOM). The KOM aims to finalise:
• Project scope,
• Financial elements (including margin targets and budget),
• Project timeline.
• Ensure adherence to project schedules to meet deadlines.
• Supervise the delivery of project documentation as planned.

Risk Management

• Identify and manage project risks and opportunities (including financial impacts and client satisfaction), anticipating potential issues.
• Develop and execute risk mitigation plans.

Reporting

• Prepare and present the Monthly Project Review (PMR) with support from the Project Team.
• Analyse progress and performance indicators to track project health.

 RESPONSIBILITIES and AUTONOMY

• Under delegation from a GPM Level 1 & 2 to lead one or more projects under their authority.
• Is responsible for the on-time delivery of the project.
• Defines and supervises the project execution strategy and proposes all necessary corrective plans to prevent the project from falling behind schedule.
• Is the main ASN interface for clients throughout the project execution.
• Is responsible for all financial aspects of the contract, with the assistance of their project team and the project financial controller: the PM manages sales, invoicing, expenses, cost of delivery, and margin, while seeking to increase the initially planned margin.
• Is responsible for client satisfaction while safeguarding ASN’s interests.
• Has full autonomy in managing the Project Team on operational aspects.

Wanted profil

Degree (or equivalent) in Science, Project Management, or a related field.

Master's-level qualification (Bac+5 or equivalent) in Science, Project Management, or a relevant discipline, desirable

PMI PMP© certification would be an asset.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED

• Mastery of project management domains (costs, quality, planning, risks & opportunities).
• Expertise in optical transmission networks and submarine cable system components.
• Strong client relationship skills (internal and external).
• Detailed knowledge of internal and external cost control mechanisms.
• Familiarity with mechanisms used in International Contracts (entry into force, letters of credit, insurance, guarantees, Incoterms, export control and licences, duties and taxes, force majeure, penalties).
• Mastery of the fundamentals of finance applied to project management.
• Strong communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Leadership and ability to manage a team (functionally).

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