Assistant Project Manager-French Coordination

Job Description

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world class Engineering Services and Nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, we are a world-leading professional services company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in key strategic sectors.

News and information are available at www.atkinsrealis.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

Our teams take great pride in delivering some of the world's most prestigious projects. This success is driven by our talented people, whose diverse perspectives, expertise, and knowledge set us apart. Join us and you'll be part of our genuinely collaborative environment, where everyone is supported to make the most of their talents and expertise.

When it comes to work-life balance, AtkinsRéalis is a great place to be. So, let's discuss how our flexible and remote working policies can support your priorities. We're passionate about are work while valuing each other equally. So, ask us about some of our recent pledges for Women's Equality and being a 'Disability Confident' and 'Inclusive Employer'.

About the Role:

We are seeking a dynamic and impact-oriented Assistant Project Manager with French language proficiency to support our growing portfolio of projects in the Canadian region. The ideal candidate will bring over 6 years of experience in project management, business development, and stakeholder engagement, with a strong background in project management and related processes.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and facilitate project execution in all Canadian markets, including regions or projects where coordination in French is necessary.
• Support the Senior Project Manager and project team in planning, executing, and closing projects including coordinating project documentation, schedules, and deliverables across multiple disciplines.
• Track project progress and assist in preparing regular status reports (cost, schedule, scope, quality).
• Assist with resource scheduling and coordination of internal and external team members.
• Lead project control activities including cost, schedule, risk, and resource management for medium to large-scale projects.
• Support bid preparation and commercial management for projects up to CAD 2M.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders to ensure project alignment and delivery.
• Utilize Agile methodologies and project management tools (JIRA, MS Project, Kanban) for tracking and reporting.
• Conduct market research and analysis to support strategic decision-making and business development.
• Facilitate communication and documentation in French for projects and clients.
• Drive continuous improvement and automation in project control processes and tools.
• Support risk identification and management across project lifecycles.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Management, or related field.
• 6+ years of experience in project coordination, business development, and stakeholder management.
• French language proficiency at DELF-B2 or DALF-C1 level. Certification from Alliance Française.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills with the ability to adapt to dynamic environments.
• Experience in stakeholder management and client engagement across international markets.
• Proficiency in O365 Apps and project management tools.

Preferred Skills:

• Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent credentials.
• Expertise in automation using Python, Visual Basic, and web technologies.
• Understanding of digital transformation and Industry 4.0 initiatives.

What We Can Offer You:

• Varied, interesting and meaningful work.
• A hybrid working environment with flexibility and great opportunities.
• Opportunities for training and, as the team grows, career progression or sideways moves.
• An opportunity to work within a large global multi-disciplinary consultancy on a mission to change the ways we approach business as usual.

Why work for AtkinsRéalis?

We at AtkinsRéalis are committed to developing its people both personally and professionally. Our colleagues have the advantage of access to a high ranging training portfolio and development activities designed to help make the best of individual's abilities and talents. We also actively support staff in achieving corporate membership of relevant institutions.

Meeting Your Needs:

• To help you get the most out of life in and outside of work, we offer employees 'Total Reward'.
• Making sure you're supported is important to us. So, if you identify as having a disability, tell us ahead of your interview, and we'll discuss any adjustments you might need.

Additional Information:

We are an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.

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Link: Equality, diversity & inclusion | Atkins India (atkinsrealis.com)

Worker Type
Employee

Job Type
Regular

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.