Senior Project Manager

Description

Join **Amaris Consulting** and take the lead on **complex international projects** for sophisticated electronic systems in the **aeronautics and defense** sector. You will work with top‑tier aerospace and defense players, coordinate cross‑functional teams and suppliers, and manage high‑stakes customer relationships in a dynamic, highly technical environment within a global group with more than 1,000 clients and €800M in revenue. Your mission \& impact As a **Senior Project Manager – Avionics / Electronic Systems (Development Phase)** you will be responsible for the **end‑to‑end execution of complex, multi‑national projects** in the aeronautics and defense domain during the **development phase**. You will: * Lead **project and program execution** for sophisticated electronic systems (hardware, firmware, software). * Ensure **alignment with customer expectations**, maintaining a high level of **trust and satisfaction**. * Drive **cross‑functional coordination** across engineering, industrial, supply chain and external partners. * Implement **strong governance and project control** in a fast‑paced, evolving environment. ✅ What we’re looking for **Experience \& technical background** * **10\+ years of project management experience**, including leadership of **complex technical projects / programs**. * Proven experience in **aeronautics, defense or highly regulated industries** (strongly preferred). * Demonstrated success managing **international, cross‑functional projects** with multiple stakeholders. * Strong experience in **supplier management** and **production follow‑up**. * Solid understanding of **electronic systems development**:Hardware and/or **embedded systems**. * Product lifecycle milestones (e.g. **PDR, CRD, TRR, QR**). * Experience managing projects with **high technical complexity** and **capacity/resource constraints**. **Languages** * **Fluent English** (spoken and written) – mandatory. * **French** is a strong plus for interaction with local teams, suppliers and customers. What you will do **1\. Project / program execution** * Lead **execution of complex, multi‑national projects** in aeronautics/defense during the **development phase**. * Manage **scope, schedule, cost and risk** in line with:**Customer expectations**. * Internal **project governance and gate processes**. **2\. Cross‑functional coordination** * Drive coordination across:**Engineering** (hardware, firmware, software). * **Industrial / manufacturing**. * **Supply chain**. * **External partners and suppliers**. * Ensure effective **follow‑up with all stakeholders** on performance, deliverables and compliance in a context of **resource constraints and capacity challenges**. **3\. Technical project leadership** * Oversee **development projects** involving **complex electronic systems**:Hardware items, firmware components and software solutions. * Ensure **technical progress** is aligned with project milestones and customer commitments. **4\. Governance, control \& reporting** * Implement **strong governance and project control processes**. * Provide **clear, structured reporting** to senior management and stakeholders:KPIs, risks, issues, mitigation plans and decision points. * Anticipate and **resolve issues proactively** in a fast‑moving environment. **5\. Customer \& stakeholder management** * Act as a **key interface with customers**, ensuring:Transparent communication. * Alignment on expectations, risks and decisions. * Foster **collaboration across international teams and stakeholders**, building long‑term trust. Your mindset \& soft skills **Project management skills** * Strong expertise in **planning, execution, risk management and reporting**. * Ability to manage **complex design and development cycles**. * **Structured and results‑oriented** mindset, comfortable with KPIs and governance. **Leadership \& soft skills** * Excellent **interpersonal and communication skills**. * Strong **collaborative, resilient and solution‑driven** attitude. * Flexible and **adaptable to changing priorities**. * High level of **ownership and accountability**. * Ability to **work under pressure** and deliver in demanding environments. * **Proactive, hands‑on and hard‑working** approach. Nice to Have – DO Standards (Design Assurance) * Solid understanding of **Design Assurance (DO) standards** for aeronautics systems (e.g. **DO‑178C, DO‑254**) is desirable. * Experience working within **certified environments (DAL A/B/C)** is a significant advantage. * Proven exposure to programs requiring **compliance with aviation certification constraints and processes**. * Ability to interface with **engineering teams and customers** on:Certification‑related topics. * Documentation and audits. * Familiarity with **hardware and/or embedded software development under DO constraints** is a plus. Must – Product Lifecycle Management * Strong understanding of **full product lifecycle management**:From **concept and development** to **production, in‑service support and obsolescence management**. * Experience managing programs across **all lifecycle phases**:Development, qualification, industrialization and sustainment. * Ability to handle **design changes, configuration management and lifecycle risks** in complex environments. * Familiarity with **long lifecycle constraints** typical of aeronautics and defense programs:Obsolescence, maintainability, upgrade strategies. * Experience working with **PLM tools and processes** and coordinating lifecycle activities across multiple stakeholders. * Exposure to **transfer of production or activities across sites/countries** within lifecycle evolution is a strong advantage. At **Amaris Consulting**, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment. We welcome all qualified applications regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, age or any other characteristic. **Who are we?** --------------- **Amaris Consulting** is an independent technology consulting firm providing guidance and solutions to businesses. With more than 1000 clients across the globe, we have been rolling out solutions in major projects for over a decade – this is made possible by an international team of 7,600 people spread across 5 continents and more than 60 countries. Our solutions focus on four different Business Lines: Information System \& Digital, Telecom, Life Sciences and Engineering. We’re focused on building and nurturing a top talent community where all our team members can achieve their full potential. Amaris is your steppingstone to cross rivers of change, meet challenges and achieve all your projects with success. At Amaris, we strive to provide our candidates with the best possible recruitment experience. We like to get to know our candidates, challenge them, and be able to give them proper feedback as quickly as possible. Here's what our recruitment process looks like: **Brief Call**: Our process typically begins with a brief virtual/phone conversation to get to know you! The objective? Learn about you, understand your motivations, and make sure we have the right job for you! **Interviews** (the average number of interviews is 3 \- the number may vary depending on the level of seniority required for the position). During the interviews, you will meet people from our team: your line manager of course, but also other people related to your future role. We will talk in depth about you, your experience, and skills, but also about the position and what will be expected of you. Of course, you will also get to know Amaris: our culture, our roots, our teams, and your career opportunities! **Case study**: Depending on the position, we may ask you to take a test. This could be a role play, a technical assessment, a problem\-solving scenario, etc. As you know, every person is different and so is every role in a company. That is why we have to adapt accordingly, and the process may differ slightly at times. However, please know that we always put ourselves in the candidate's shoes to ensure they have the best possible experience. We look forward to meeting you!