Job Description

The Country People Project Manager leads and delivers HR projects in France, acting as the primary point of contact for related initiatives. The role ensures effective project planning, execution, and governance while coordinating with local and international stakeholders to drive alignment, support transformation efforts, and ensure high-quality delivery across the People function.

• Define, shape, and manage HR projects, including full project delivery and execution
• Develop and manage project plans (objectives, timelines, milestones, costs, resources, risks, deliverables)
• Manage resources, costs, delays, and deviations, including corrective actions and early warnings
• Identify, assess, and manage risks; ensure quality, compliance, and proper project governance
• Lead change management initiatives and support problem-solving within the France HR team
• Act as key interface between stakeholders and projects, ensuring communication, reporting, and alignment across teams
  

• Strong knowledge of project management processes, methodologies, and tools
• Proven ability to lead and deliver projects end-to-end, including planning, execution, resource allocation, cost control, and risk management
• Skilled in stakeholder management, with the ability to act as a key interface between business and project teams
• Solid understanding of project governance, quality standards, and compliance requirements
• Experience driving change management initiatives and supporting problem-solving in complex environments
• Comfortable working in a matrix and international environment, collaborating across multiple teams and geographies
• Experience contributing to or implementing transformation plans and organizational change initiatives
• Understanding of HR processes and environments is considered an advantage
  

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