Technical Project Manager

November 5, 2026

Hybrid

Middle

Paris, France

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English is required

Description

An international optronics company producing infrared testing and metrology systems for research, industrial and defence applications is hiring a technical project manager for its panoramic 360° infrared surveillance product line. The role manages internal innovation and product-evolution projects as well as projects for external customers, coordinating R&D engineers in optics, electronics, mechanics, software and image processing. The position is based in Igny (91) near Paris, with a permanent contract and up to two days of remote work per week

Responsibilities

Coordinate the project for the team of engineers and R&D experts in optics, electronics, mechanics, IT and image processing
Coordinate actions with operations during production and deployment phases together with customer support
Plan the project and its resources in liaison with the team leader
Manage technical risks
Establish project reviews (kick-off, design, validation, end of project)
Maintain project documentation (specifications, functional analysis, compliance matrix, definition dossier, validation and qualification protocols)
Track the action plan
Communicate with internal or external clients
Meet cost, deadline and performance objectives set at project launch
Contribute to technical and architecture choices at the start and during the project based on system expertise

Requirements

Scientific or technical education at Bac+5 level or equivalent
At least 3 years of professional experience in project management with complex multidisciplinary interfaces
System expertise to understand interfaces between different trades and product subsystems
Ability to arbitrate and organise efforts to meet project objectives given constraints from design engineers
Excellent level of English due to the international environment
Good interpersonal skills to integrate into an experienced team and communicate with demanding clients
Creative and proactive in proposing solutions to technical or planning issues
Knowledge of infrared optronics is a plus

Conditions

Full-time permanent contract (CDI) based in Igny (91)
Remote work possible up to 2 days per week
Compensation based on experience level, fixed salary plus significant profit-sharing and bonuses
Health insurance, meal vouchers, RTT days, sustainable mobility allowance and CSE benefits
Access: 15 minutes on foot from RER C Igny, 15 minutes by bus or bike from RER B Massy, parking next to the company