Tramway Project Portfolio Team Manager – M/F

RATP Dev USA

. Lead and manage a team of 15 project managers and operations managers within the Tramway scope .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeNoisy-le-Grand • FranceSeniorLead💰 €68,000 - €78,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project management, including structuring, planning, risk management, and cost management, while leading multidisciplinary teams in the transportation and telecommunications sectors. Proven ability to oversee project life cycles and implement innovative solutions in complex operational environments.

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Project Management ExpertiseV-Model MethodologyAgile MethodologyTeam LeadershipTransportation Infrastructure Experience

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Hard Skills

Project StructuringPlanningRisk ManagementCost ManagementValue AnalysisFunctional AnalysisSystems EngineeringTechnical IntegrationSystems Qualification

Soft Skills

LeadershipInterpersonal SkillsAttention to DetailAnalytical SkillsResilience

Certifications & Qualifications

Master’s DegreeEngineering Degree

Industry Keywords

TransportationInfrastructureIndustrial SystemsTelecommunicationsProject Portfolio Management

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and manage a team of 15 project managers and operations managers within the Tramway scope
Contribute to the transformation and modernization of tramway network systems
Lead projects to separate networks and information systems as part of the opening up to competition
Deliver line extension projects and new tramway infrastructure
Deploy operations support and passenger information systems
Implement innovative services associated with the arrival of new rolling stock
Adapt and modernize telecommunications infrastructure and industrial systems
Oversee the entire project life cycle, from requirements qualification and scoping through commissioning, handover to operators, and transition to maintenance
Define priorities, set objectives, and ensure a balanced workload
Support employees’ skills development and career progression
Foster team cohesion, cooperation, and the sharing of best practices
Ensure the application of project management methods, processes, and standards
Ensure quality, cost, and schedule objectives are met in coordination with internal clients
Monitor and report on the project portfolio, including progress, costs, schedules, risks, and deliverables
Conduct annual and professional development reviews
Identify recruitment needs, participate in candidate selection, and support the onboarding of new employees
Develop and monitor skills development plans
Promote quality of working life, local social dialogue, and compliance with company policies
Report on activities to management
Lead decision-making and escalations concerning costs, schedules, resources, and risks
Represent the unit to internal clients, business divisions, operators, and project partners
Contribute to the Tramway domain’s strategic roadmap and its operational implementation

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree, engineering degree, or equivalent university qualification
10 to 15 years of proven experience managing complex projects
Significant experience managing teams
Ideally, experience in transportation, infrastructure, industrial systems, or telecommunications
Project management expertise: structuring, planning, risk management, cost management, value analysis, and facilitation
Proficiency in V-model and Agile methodologies, functional analysis, systems engineering, technical integration, and systems qualification
Ability to unite multidisciplinary teams, make complex trade-offs, and work in environments with significant operational and strategic challenges
Resilience, autonomy, and curiosity
Leadership and strong interpersonal skills
Strong attention to detail, synthesis, and analytical skills
All positions are open to applicants with disabilities

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based variable compensation
Profit-sharing scheme, potentially representing a minimum of €2,000 when objectives are achieved
Up to 9 weeks of annual leave and compensatory days
Free travel on the RATP network
Enhanced coverage of transportation costs in the Île-de-France region and outside Île-de-France
Health insurance covered at 70% by the employer
Provident insurance fully funded by the company
Free access to medical centers and numerous specialists
Employee savings plans with employer matching contributions
Sports, cultural, and leisure offers provided by the employee representative committee (CSE)
Career development opportunities within the Group, including internationally
Remote work 2 to 3 days per week