Technical Project Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in France.

📋 Description

• Oversee migration projects

• Establish the technical parameters of the project in collaboration with the accounting firm (source software, data volume, business-specific needs).

• Governance: Facilitate coordination among internal stakeholders (PSS, AE, PRM, Partners) and external parties (accountants, the firm’s IT team, ambassadors).

• Deadline management: Ensure the data cutover is finalized within the designated 5-day timeframe.

• Hypercare: Assist the client post-migration to guarantee smooth adoption.

• Quality audit: Detect and rectify data inconsistencies upstream to reduce production failures.

• Technical point of contact (within Pennylane): Address the technical requirements of accounting firms (SSO setup, API utilization, etc.).

• Innovation (within Pennylane): Create tools, scripts (Python/SQL), or documentation to automate repetitive tasks for the team.

• Scope management: Maintain project limits and suggest alternatives for complex scenarios.

• Pedagogy: Convert technical issues into understandable language for accounting professionals.

• Continuous improvement (within Pennylane): Communicate field feedback to product teams to shape the technical roadmap.

⛳️ Requirements

• Project management: Strong methodology, prioritization, and crisis management abilities.

• Technical: Expertise in SQL, foundational knowledge of Python, and familiarity with APIs and SaaS architectures (essential for this role).

• Domain knowledge: Comprehension of accounting processes (FEC - accounting entries file, VAT, trial balances) to foresee the needs of accounting firms (preferable).

• Emotional intelligence: Capability to stay diplomatic and effective under pressure.

• Analytical mindset: An inherent problem-solver who investigates the root causes of issues.

• Cross-functional communication: Skill in aligning stakeholders with differing interests (Sales vs Operations).

🏝️ Benefits

• A premium health insurance package (Alan Blue and Alan Mind)

• Meal vouchers (Swile card)

• Between 6 and 13 RTT days in addition to 5 weeks of paid vacation

• The chance to enhance your English skills through Busuu

• A monthly stipend for all Pennylaners to facilitate remote work or coworking space usage

• Convenient access to our offices, located just a few minutes from Saint-Lazare in central Paris

• A BSPCE equity plan

• Access to 8,000 gyms across France and over 300 wellness activities through our partner Gymlib

• A Mac

• Opportunities to engage in various sports together and participate in company events such as Tech Days (which bring remote Pennylaners together every three months) and our annual company seminar, fostering strong moments of unity for everyone.