Project Manager

The mission

Within the Technical Direction and reporting to a Project Director, the Project / Delivery Manager will be responsible for managing a portfolio of projects with performance and results commitments. This role will oversee project delivery, ensuring that both client expectations and internal performance goals are met.

The role

The Project / Delivery Manager is responsible for the technical delivery of several projects, some of them directly, others lead by Project Leaders.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Coaching & skill up of Project Leaders: evaluate their skills, coach and develop them to start then deliver projects in full QCD.
• Functional Analysis & Client Requirements: Oversee functional analysis and ensure client requirements are fully understood and met.
• Quality-Cost-Delivery (QCD): Manage QCD aspects of the project to ensure it meets quality, cost, and delivery targets.
• Planning & Resource Management: Estimate workload, set deadlines, plan activities, and allocate resources efficiently to meet project objectives.
• Team Leadership with strong International dimension: Lead the project teams, often in multiple locations worldwide, in the execution of operational activities, fostering collaboration and ensuring high performance.
• Team Development: Participate in evaluating and developing team members, helping to grow their skills and capabilities.
• Progress Monitoring: Supervise and track the consumption of resources and remaining work (RAF) for each deliverable. Identify technical challenges and address them proactively.
• Risk Management: Identify potential project risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Project Management Methodology: Apply Alten's project management processes, methods, and tools to ensure effective project execution.
• Client Interface: Communicate with clients, preparing and facilitating monthly follow-up committees and supporting the client until final validation of Alten’s commitments.
• KPI Monitoring & Reporting: Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), prepare, and present regular operational progress reports to the Project Director.
• Productivity & Profitability: Contribute to improving productivity and profitability within the projects by optimizing processes and resource allocation.
• Financial Tracking: Participate in the financial tracking of projects, including monthly closings and other financial reporting activities.
• Cross-Functional Participation: Participate in or take the lead in cross-functional projects aimed at improving the Technical Direction’s operations.
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to quality, health, safety, and environmental standards set by the Group and recommended by the client.

Required skills :

• Strong Interpersonal Skills.
• Leadership & International Team Management.
• Stakeholder Management.
• Attention to Detail & Organizational Skills.
• Analytical & Synthesis Skills.
• Excellent Writing Skills.
• Service-Oriented Mindset.
• Results-Oriented.

Your profile :

• Educational Background: Graduate from an engineering school or holder of a Master’s degree in a technical field.
• Experience: A minimum of 8 years of professional experience, with at least 4 years focused on managing projects with performance and results commitments. Experience in leading and managing teams is a strong plus.
• Language Proficiency: Proficiency in English and ideally in Dutch is essential for effective communication with both internal teams and clients.
• Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with the service industry is an advantage, particularly in IT & Engineering services.