Strategic Project Manager

Summary

Join Pennylane, a fast-growing Fintech company, as a Strategic Project Manager in Paris. Lead and execute strategic initiatives, including international expansion and pricing. Foster a data-driven culture, manage operational tasks, and act as a trusted advisor to the executive team. Effectively manage stakeholders and provide regular progress updates. This role requires 5+ years of experience in management consulting or VC-backed scale-ups and strong leadership and communication skills. Pennylane offers remote work options within Europe, competitive compensation, company shares, and various benefits.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in management consulting and/or VC-backed scale-ups
• Proven track record of successfully managing and executing strategic projects in a high-velocity environment
• Strong leadership and communication skills with experience in stakeholder management
• Excellent data analytics skills with experience using data to drive decision-making and outcomes
• Ability to handle ambiguity, with strong decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Fluent in English and French

Responsibilities

• Strategic Initiatives Leadership: Guide a wide array of strategic projects, such as international expansion and pricing, from inception to execution. Ensure these initiatives are completed successfully and on time
• Fostering a Data-Driven Culture: Leverage data to spot opportunities, enhance processes, and inform decision-making. Establish and monitor key performance metrics, track progress towards goals, and deliver data-driven insights to the executive team
• Promotion of Operational Excellence: Manage operational tasks including process improvement, data analysis, financial reporting, and external stakeholder relationship management
• Supporting the Executive Team: Act as a trusted advisor and 'wild card' to the Executive Team, amplifying their impact through strategic assistance
• Effective Stakeholder Management: Serve as the primary contact for strategic initiatives, coordinating with diverse stakeholders across the organization. Ensure alignment with strategic objectives and timelines
• Proactive Reporting & Communication: Regularly update the executive team on the progress of strategic initiatives, potential obstacles, and suggested solutions. Keep them informed and engaged throughout the project lifecycle

Preferred Qualifications

A strong Product vision / sense, and / or experience working closely with Product teams

Benefits

• You'll be able to work remotely from your country of residence, as long as it is in Europe and within a maximum time difference of two hours from the CET time zone
• Wherever you are based, you will get 25 vacations days paid by Pennylane
• You’ll have a competitive compensation package
• You'll get company shares to enjoy a piece of the success story you're building with us
• You’ll have a budget to turn your home into a more comfortable workspace, as well as a monthly allowance to work from a coworking space whenever you feel like it
• Through our partner Gymlib, you’ll have access to 8000 fitness spaces in Europe and more than 300 activities related to wellness
• You’ll have access to Busuu to perfect your English or your French
• You’ll get the latest Apple equipment
• We are committed to regularly coming together for company events such as Tech Days (which bring remote Pennylaners together every 3 months) or our annual company seminar, fostering significant moments of cohesion for everyone
• If you are based in France, you will have a French contract following French regulation on top of the additional perks : 6 to 12 RTT, 5 weeks PTOs, lunch credits (Swile), Alan Blue healthcare cover and regular events in cities where Pennylaners are mostly presents (Lyon, Bordeaux, Nantes…)