Program Director

APIJ (Agence publique pour l'immobilier de la justice)

. Lead one of APIJ’s program divisions .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeLe Kremlin-Bicêtre • FranceLead💰 €55,000 - €80,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing complex projects within public-sector environments, with a strong focus on urban planning, public procurement, and stakeholder engagement. Proven ability to lead teams, negotiate effectively, and ensure project objectives are met in terms of financial and schedule targets.

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Project ManagementPublic ProcurementUrban PlanningStakeholder EngagementTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementUrban PlanningPublic ProcurementContract Award ProceduresConstruction MonitoringSustainable Development StudiesFinancial ManagementAnalytical SkillsNegotiation SkillsDecision-Making

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsResponsivenessAdaptabilityInitiativeTeamwork

Industry Keywords

Public SectorProject Portfolio ManagementConstruction ProjectsHeritage Asset EnhancementContinuous Improvement

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead one of APIJ’s program divisions
Serve as a member of the organization’s executive management team
Oversee the client-side management of a portfolio of approximately twelve projects
Lead and manage a team comprising a Deputy Program Director, Project Managers, and two administrative and financial managers
Identify potential project sites
Lead urban planning negotiations and land acquisitions
Supervise preliminary studies and project programming
Lead contract award procedures for professional services, architectural and engineering competitions, competitive dialogues, and construction and/or supply tenders
Monitor definition and design studies
Track construction projects through commissioning and support the implementation of operation and maintenance contracts
Conduct thematic studies, particularly on sustainable development, operation and maintenance, and heritage asset enhancement
Ensure that projects meet their financial and schedule objectives
Contribute to cross-functional continuous improvement initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Education: Engineering, architecture, or urban planning degree
Experience managing complex projects
Strong interest in public-sector client-side project management challenges
Knowledge of and practical experience with public procurement
Strong sense of responsibility and commitment to public service
Initiative and decision-making ability
Strong analytical and synthesis skills when handling a high volume of complex information
Ability to engage in dialogue and negotiate with a wide range of stakeholders
Ability to speak in public
Project-oriented mindset and enthusiasm for teamwork
Strong interpersonal skills, rigor, responsiveness, and adaptability
Extensive travel required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work available after three months of employment
Equipment provided for remote work
High degree of autonomy in organizing day-to-day work