Project Manager France

[Project Manager France]

At Platform Science, we’re working to connect everything that moves.

Founded in 2015, we are an open IoT platform that partners with innovative fleets, application developers, vehicle manufacturers, and equipment providers in the transportation industry to deliver revolutionary solutions to supply chain professionals across the globe.

Our employees are an engaging, diverse group of people who believe in the power of great ideas. We hire people with different experiences and perspectives to build a company culture that fuels growth through innovation.

We value thoughtful actions and empathy for others. We approach challenges with resiliency and creativity, while encouraging transparency because, no matter our backgrounds or responsibilities, we are one team.

Platform Science is seeking an experienced and technically-minded Project Manager to lead the complete rollout and integration of our solutions into the customer’s business processes. You will serve as the main single point of contact for the customer throughout the entire project lifecycle, driving successful adoption and implementation of new features. This crucial role combines technical understanding with commercial insight, focusing not only on delivery but also on upselling and integration. This is a full-time position.

• Prepare and Define the Project Plan: Work collaboratively with the customer and Account Manager to define project scope, deliverables, and milestones, coordinating external third parties as needed.

• Manage and Implement the Project: Execute projects according to plan, providing necessary technical assistance, handling problems/questions and change requests, and arranging customer training.

• Project Control & Reporting: Provide regular status reports and weekly reports to the customer/Account Manager; prepare, conduct, and report on quarterly Copil meetings.

• Guard Project Metrics: Log all time spent, immediately report problems, and guard milestones, time consumption, quality & budget.

• Commercial & Upselling Focus: Regularly visit customers to seek opportunities for better use and drive the upselling and implementation of new features.

Required experience

• Full professional proficiency in French and English is a non-negotiable requirement.

• A strong IT background covering a wide range of different systems and architectures.

• Experience or deep familiarity with XML and XSLT, and basic knowledge of GPRS and APN.

• Understanding of web services, the ASP model, and network architecture.

• Demonstrated ability to organize and plan complex projects effectively and to work independently taking full ownership.

Nice to have

• Prior experience in the Truck & Transport industry or related telecom experience is a significant advantage.

• Experience in integrating different systems.

• Possesses strong commercial feeling (business acumen) and is stress resistant.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to handle problems in a diplomatic manner.

• Is eager to learn new things and continuously adapt to new technologies.

• Ability to work independently and demonstrate strong ownership of project outcomes.

Educational requirement: Equivalent experience in a technical or business field focused on systems integration and project management is accepted.