Senior Project Manager - French Speaking

Company Description

Founded in 2014, Shippeo is a European-based SaaS company specializing in supply chain visibility. Over the past two years, Shippeo has expanded rapidly, fueled by $110 million in funding from Tier 1 investors.

Shippeo prides itself on its exceptional diversity, with a team representing 27 nationalities and speaking 29 languages. With offices across Europe, North America, and recently Asia, we provide global, multimodal real-time transportation visibility to customers in various industries, including retail, manufacturing, automotive, and CPG.

Our vision is to become the leading data platform for the freight industry. By harnessing our growing network, real-time data, and AI, we aim to help supply chains deliver exceptional customer service and achieve operational excellence.

Job Description

Location: Paris

As a Senior Project Manager, you will join a diverse team of 20 members, responsible for implementing the Shippeo solution across various customer organizations and industries.

You'll lead multiple client implementations, ensuring successful roll-outs. This central role involves working closely with internal and external teams.

Reporting to the Project Director, your responsibilities include:

1. Guide Clients End-to-End: Lead clients through the full implementation journey - gather requirements, create project plans, support technical setup, train key users, and drive change management.
2. Engage Stakeholders: Organize and lead weekly client meetings and regular steering committees to review goals, track progress, and manage any risks.
3. Collaborate Across Teams: Partner with Customer Success to align delivery with client needs, and coordinate with Product, Support, and Carrier Onboarding teams to ensure smooth execution.
4. Manage Project Risks: Identify and address risks proactively to maintain project timelines and outcomes, creating mitigation plans as needed.
5. Mentor and Lead: Support the growth of junior Project Managers and interns, stepping in to guide complex projects when needed.
6. Support Sales Opportunities: Lead client workshops, present Shippeo's implementation methodology, design delivery plans, assist with RFPs, and define setup budgets.

Qualifications

1. Experience: 4+ years in Project Management or as an Analyst, ideally with a background in consulting.
2. Language Skills: Fluency in French and professional proficiency in English is required, and a third language is a plus.
3. Project Management Prowess: Proven track record in managing large projects, including budget and planning responsibilities.
4. Organizational Skills: Ability to prioritize effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
5. Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills: Keen analytical ability to identify challenges and implement pragmatic solutions.
6. Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills to handle client and internal interactions smoothly.
7. Autonomy & Adaptability: Willingness to take on challenges independently and adapt in a fast-evolving environment.

Additional Information

Application Requirements:

Since Shippeo operates internationally, please submit your CV in English. We're eager to hear from you if you're ready to take on a challenge and grow your career in a supportive, innovative environment.

We are looking for talents who share our values:

• Ambition
• Care
• Deliver
• Collaboration

Find out more about our values in Our Culture Book.

Diversity Statement

We are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion within our workplace as we value the unique perspectives and experiences that individuals from all backgrounds bring to our team. We are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all candidates, regardless of their background or abilities, and our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our policies, practices, and workplace culture.

We understand that candidates may have unique needs or questions related to disability inclusion. To facilitate this, you can reach our dedicated Disability Advisor at inclusion@shippeo.com with any inquiries or requests for accommodations during the application process.