Project Manager F/M

Alcatel Submarine Networks

We connect the world, We connect People.

Avec plus de 900 000 km de systèmes sous-marin optiques déployés dans le monde, chez Alcatel Submarine Networks, carrière rime avec aventure, et quotidien avec innovation. Grâce à la synergie de nos équipes, nous concevons des solutions innovantes de haute technologie et développons des savoir-faire d’exception. Nous rejoindre c’est faire partie d’un collectif, nous rejoindre c’est connecter le monde avec nous ! Alors, prêt(e) pour l’aventure ?

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).

Our values

• ASN is actively committed to diversity and inclusion, where every talent is recognised and valued.

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