IT Project Manager

OverviewIT Project Manager & Application Owner - hybrid role within the IT department, focusing mainly on the HR, Legal and Communication domains. Responsible for leading end-to-end delivery of IT projects and owning lifecycle of one or more key business applications.ResponsibilitiesProject Leadership: Lead complex IT projects from initiation to closure, ensuring scope, schedule, and budget adherence.Application Stewardship: Own the application lifecycle, including strategic roadmap, budget, and business value; manage application support and incidents and ensure SLAs are met.Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary IT partner to the business, translating needs into technical requirements.Vendor & Procurement Management: Lead RFI/RFP processes and vendor selection; manage partner relationships after implementation (QBR).Operational Excellence: Guarantee application stability, security, and performance as the final escalation point.Team Coordination: Coordinate matrixed internal teams and external vendors to achieve project and operational goals.Initiation & Planning: Define project scope, goals, deliverables, develop detailed project plans, risk assessments, and budgets.RFI / RFP Preparation: Define detailed requirements, author RFI/RFP documents, manage vendor communications, organize demonstrations, and support procurement and legal during contract negotiation.Execution & Control: Lead kick-off and status meetings; manage risks, issues, dependencies, budget, and change requests; deliver status reports to stakeholders.Closure: Coordinate user acceptance testing and go-live criteria; transition to operations; conduct lessons learned.Application Owner: Strategy & Roadmap; Financial Management; Operations & Performance; Lifecycle & Vendor Management; Compliance & Security.Compliance & Security: Ensure adherence to security policies and regulations; coordinate audits and disaster recovery testing.QualificationsEssential: Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or Engineering.Essential: 5+ years of practical experience in projects related to applications; proven end-to-end experience leading RFI/RFP processes, vendor evaluation, and selection.Essential: Demonstrable experience as an application owner or product management; strong external vendor management.Essential: Project management certification (PMP).Essential: Fluent or native English; knowledge of Google Workplace.Desirable: Knowledge of technical fields (application architecture, servers and services troubleshooting) and familiarity with Imerys internal organization; French language would be advantageous.What We OfferCompetitive compensation packageHybrid work modelDynamic, multicultural team with opportunities for growthAccess to continuous learning and development programsHealth insurance and other tailored benefitsRecognition as part of a Great Place to Work cultureOpportunity to work in a global environment across Europe and beyondWhy Join Imerys?Imerys fosters a work environment where employees can thrive, with a supportive, innovative, and collaborative culture and resources to succeed and grow in their careers.Position TypeFull timePermanentLocationNeuilly-sur-Seine, Île-de-France, FranceEEO Statement: IMERYS is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and it is our policy to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr