Senior Project Manager

Sopra Steria is a leading digital service provider in the aerospace industry, dedicated to transforming the way aerospace companies operate through innovative digital solutions. Our cutting-edge technology and expertise enable us to deliver high-impact services that optimize operations, enhance safety, and drive efficiency in aerospace organizations worldwide.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Project Manager to join our dynamic team. As the Senior Project Manager in our aerospace digital services division Aeroline, you will play a pivotal role in leading and managing projects that involve the development, implementation, and optimization of digital solutions tailored to the aerospace sector. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful delivery of projects within scope, on time, and within budget, while maintaining the highest standards of quality and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership:

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of aerospace digital service projects from initiation to completion, ensuring adherence to project timelines, budgets, and objectives.

Stakeholder Management:

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, clients, and third-party vendors, effectively communicating project progress, risks, and dependencies.

Requirements Management:

• Work closely with clients and internal teams to gather and analyze project requirements, translating them into actionable project plans and deliverables.

Resource Allocation:

• Allocate resources effectively, including personnel, equipment, and materials, to ensure optimal project performance and resource utilization.

Risk Management:

• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues proactively, developing contingency plans as needed to minimize project disruptions and ensure successful outcomes.

Quality Assurance:

• Implement robust quality assurance processes and measures to ensure that deliverables meet the highest standards of quality, compliance, and client satisfaction.

Continuous Improvement:

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the project management function, leveraging best practices, lessons learned, and industry trends to enhance project delivery processes and outcomes.

Budget and Cost Management:

• Monitor project budgets and financials closely, tracking expenses, identifying variances, and taking corrective actions as needed to ensure projects remain within budgetary constraints.

Reporting and Documentation:

• Prepare regular status reports, project documentation, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders, providing transparent visibility into project progress, milestones, and outcomes.

Team Development:

• Mentor and coach project team members, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and professional growth within the project management team.

Qualifications

Experience:

• Prior experience working with customers in aerospace industry in a digital service company is preferred.

Education & Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, business administration, or a related field; advanced degree or certification in project management preferred.

Skills & Achievments:

• Proven track record of successfully managing complex projects in the aerospace industry, preferably within a digital services context.
• Extensive experience in project management methodologies and tools, such as Agile (Scrum, SAFe), Waterfall, and project management tools like JIRA.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders and navigate complex organizational dynamics.
• Solid understanding of aerospace industry regulations, standards, and best practices.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and decision-making skills, with a focus on delivering innovative solutions to address client needs and challenges.
• PMP, CAPM, or PRINCE2 certification is a plus.
• Knowledge of digital technologies, such as IoT, AI, Cloud, machine learning, and data analytics, and their applications in the aerospace sector.

Languages:

• Fluent in French and English (required).

Additional Information

Please note that only successful applicants will be contacted.

Sopra Steria values diversity in the workplace and encourages women, visible minorities, ethnic minorities, aboriginal people and people with disabilities to apply.

Benefits:

• Hybrid work.
• Advanced medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Access to a telemedicine service.
• RRSP program.
• Personal and sick leave.
• Recreation room with pool table and table soccer.

All your information will be kept confidential in accordance with EEO guidelines.

Inclusive and committed employer, our company works every day to combat all forms of discrimination and promote a respectful working environment. That's why, committed to gender diversity and overall inclusivity, we encourage all applications and profiles.