Technical Project Manager

Job Title: Senior Technical Project Manager

Duration:
Months Contract

Location:
Paris, France

Pay Rate:
€50/hr
. or
€7000/month

About the Company:

A leading provider of digital information services across online platforms, mobile applications, and content-driven publications. The organization serves a wide range of audiences — from consumers and healthcare professionals to corporate and institutional partners — through its digital ecosystem and technology-driven solutions.

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced
Senior Technical Project Manager
to lead complex technical initiatives, coordinate cross-functional teams, and deliver strategic projects aligned with organizational objectives. This role combines technical project execution, Agile leadership, and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

Strategic Project Leadership

• Drive end-to-end delivery of complex technical projects aligned with business strategy and organizational goals.
• Plan and coordinate consistent release cycles and quarterly capacity planning.
• Define project scope, success metrics, and resource requirements while managing stakeholder expectations.
• Coordinate multi-workstream initiatives and manage cross-functional dependencies.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation and ensure transparent communication across all organizational levels.

Agile Transformation & Team Excellence

• Serve as Scrum Master for technical teams, promoting Agile principles and continuous improvement.
• Facilitate sprint ceremonies, retrospectives, and process refinement activities.
• Coach teams and product stakeholders on Agile practices and performance optimization.
• Monitor key delivery metrics including team velocity, burndown charts, and story cycle times.

Risk Management & Strategic Planning

• Develop and execute robust risk management and mitigation strategies.
• Identify and resolve technical or operational dependencies across systems and teams.
• Create contingency and escalation plans for critical project milestones.

Stakeholder Excellence & Communication

• Foster a positive, collaborative team culture and open communication.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with technical, product, and business stakeholders.
• Deliver executive-level project reporting and progress updates.
• Ensure alignment between project execution and organizational objectives.

Process Innovation & PMO Leadership

• Contribute to PMO maturity and process improvement initiatives.
• Identify automation and efficiency opportunities, leveraging AI and emerging tools.
• Establish project management standards and mentor junior project managers.
• Promote continuous learning and the implementation of best practices.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of technical project management experience in technology or digital product environments.
• Advanced proficiency in Agile/Scrum methodologies and SDLC processes.
• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects within matrixed organizations.
• Expertise with JIRA, Confluence, and modern project management tools.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently while driving cross-functional collaboration.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certifications: PMP, CSM, SAFe, or equivalent.
• Experience with workflow optimization and process reengineering.
• Familiarity with Airtable, Smartsheet, and AI-driven project management tools.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Background in web publishing, digital media, health information, or AI-based platforms.
• Prior experience mentoring teams and leading organizational change initiatives.