Program Manager (m/f/d)

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Program Manager to lead our launch systems program. This role is ideal for someone with a strong project management background who can push teams to bring out their very best, while navigating in the complexity of technical trade-offs, various cultural backgrounds and the boundary conditions imposed by financial aspects, within a strongly market-driven environment, and hence the necessity to remain flexible with key program choices.

In your role, critical to the success of Latitude, you will report directly to the CEO.

Responsibilities

Tasks and missions

- Project Oversight: Manage the overall Zephyr program execution, communicate and convince on budget and planning constraints, assign tasks while maintaining the team’s autonomy;

- Team Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, enabling bridges between different disciplines and cultures, in a pragmatic, solution-oriented manner, not exclusively driven by processes;

- Challenge Management: Regularly assess potential sources of program goals deviations, and ensure preparedness for various scenarios;

- Budget Management: Oversee project budgets based on WBS, ensuring efficient use of resources while adhering to financial boundaries;

- Reporting & Flexibility: Provide clear updates and insights to stakeholders at all levels, addressing concerns and aligning project goals with business needs.

Preferred experience and skills

- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field; advanced degree preferred;

- Proven experience (min. 7 years) in program management, in a technology-driven domain with a strong market focus;

- « Hands-on » experience, either in engineering and/or in production/manufacturing;

- Exposure to product management in a market-driven environment desired;

- Excellent communication and leadership capabilities, particularly in conflict resolution;

- Fluent in English, French or other language desired but not mandatory.

Soft Skills:

- Inspirational Leadership: Ability to motivate and guide teams toward shared goals, fostering autonomy and building trust.

- Clear and Persuasive Communication: Skill in effectively conveying objectives, changes, and expectations to all stakeholders, ensuring a shared understanding of priorities.

- Problem-Solving: Capability to quickly assess situations and find appropriate solutions to unexpected challenges, staying focused on program objectives.

- Adaptability: Flexibility in the face of change and the ability to adjust strategies and priorities based on new information to ensure program success.

What's next ?

Once you’ve submitted your resume and your cover letter to careers@latitude.eu, you enter in our hiring process:

• We review your profile and offer you an interview if our job-offer matches with your aspirations;
• You get the opportunity to discuss about your application with your future team leader, and our CEO or COO;
• We give you a final answer and collaborate together to match your expectations with your potential role;
• You join us in our HQ in Reims, France (45mn from Paris). We partner with a local housing agency to help you relocate. We also partner with local development agency to help your partner to find a nearby job matching their profile and a nursery for your children.

Perks & Benefits

At Latitude, our success is powered by people and then technology. Collaboration and trust are the keys. This is why we ensure to have an inclusive workplace, accessible by everyone and supervised by a pro-active works council.

We provide :

• Health insurance, provided by Kenko
• Comprehensive teleworking policy
• Financial incentives for sustainable modes of transportation
• Tickets Restaurant (meal vouchers)
• Retirement plan under French law
• Sick leave
• 7 weeks of paid vacation (paid leave + RTT)