Project Manager Industry 4.0 1

The Project Manager is a key player within Lectra Professional Services Team. His/her main goal is to ensure and coordinate successfully all project deliveries. He/she is accountable for meeting delivery commitments in alignment with Project Milestones. The Project Manager will contribute to presales in defining and presenting the project plan included in the Lectra proposal and will anticipate potential critical states of the project, suggesting technical best practices to customers to guarantee the highest level of client satisfaction.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The first responsibility of the Project Manager is to define the project with the Professional Services and sales team, including the quotation definition and the project sizing. He/She will be the main point of contact with the customer during the delivery phase and will be responsible for defining and monitoring the project planning. The Project Manager ensures timesheet availability and consistency, defines the invoicing plan according to SOW and in coordination with the financial coordinator, defines the project quality plan, and organizes project governance (including project meetings and steering committees). As a critical and proactive thinker, the Project Manager manages risks and incidents and raises alerts accordingly (cost, delay, quality). He/she manages documentation and its consistency in the available platform (SharePoint) and ensures follow‑up of developments, customizations, and implementation, as well as regular reports. He or she ensures that all internal and external stakeholders are aligned to achieve the project's goals and objectives on time and within budget. During the presales stage, he/she contributes to providing Return on Experience project feedback to account managers. Finally, he/she escalates additional sales opportunities to the account manager.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

A bachelor's degree in digital technologies, mechanical engineering, electronics, computer science, or related areas will be required. 10 years or more of working experience, including a minimum of 5 years of direct Project Management experience in the fashion industry. Preferably, 5+ years as a Project Manager for the installation of enterprise software solutions such as PLM/PDM, ERP, CRM, IT, etc.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Strong capability to lead a project ensuring high‑quality delivery for the client, respecting contractual engagements and managing functional teams. Industry expertise and knowledge in Fashion/Automotive/Furniture, including strategy, business evolutions, challenges, and common operational issues. Advanced knowledge and experience in project planning and scheduling, budget and invoicing management. Ability to monitor and report on activities, anticipate issues, mitigate risks, and improve methodology based on lessons learned (REX). Capability to measure and improve customers' performance through business process reengineering and continuous improvement. Capability to identify financial impacts of inefficiencies and develop alternative scenarios. Capability to apply Lean Principles. Capability to define and manage the business goals and scope of change initiatives. Strong leadership and ability to influence, shape, and share the vision for the business. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to synthesize and convey clear, targeted messages to diverse audiences. Strong organizational skills. Team player and motivator. Excellent critical thinking, reasoning, evaluating (profitability/risk), problem solving, decision‑making, and analysis. Adaptability to various situations, cultures, technical environments, and stakeholder levels. Good business acumen. Fluency in English and Spanish is a strong plus.

TRAVEL

The position is hybrid. The candidate must reside in Atlanta, GA. There will be 40% - 50% travel to customer sites and Lectra offices. Lectra is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to foster a workforce that accepts and respects differences. We provide equal employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, color, national origin, language, religion, age, sex, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, medical condition, ancestry, citizenship, or political opinion. #J-18808-Ljbffr LECTRA Gruppe