Strategic Project Manager

Are you looking to have an impact on the daily life of millions of entrepreneurs in France (and tomorrow in Europe)?

Are you looking for a work environment that values trust, proactivity, and autonomy?

Are our Engineering principles aligned with your vision?

Then Pennylane is the right place for you !

Our vision

We aim to become the most beloved financial Operating System of French SMEs and Accounting Firms (and soon, European ones).

We help entrepreneurs rid themselves of time-consuming tasks related to accounting and finance while providing them with access to key financial information to assist in making the best decisions for their business.

About us

Pennylane is one of the fastest growing Fintechs in France (and soon to be in Europe!)

In 4 years of existence, we’ve managed to :

💻 Make ourselves known as a groundbreaking accounting and financial software for small businesses and their accountants

💰 Raise a total of €225 millions, including from Sequoia, the famous fund from the Silicon Valley who invested early in companies like Google, Facebook, Airbnb, Stripe, Paypal and much more...

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Grow from 7 cofounders to 650+ happy Pennylaners : we’re now recognized as one of the greatest places to work in France (and also remotely), with a 4.6/5 rating on Glassdoor.

🌍 Build an international environment with more than 25 nationalities, with a strong remote-friendly culture, where 30% of the employees are already working from all parts of Europe

🤝 Earn the trust of thousands of customers and accounting firms and obtain outstanding ratings

🚀 Already more than 350,000 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and over 4,500 accounting firms use Pennylane in France!

Why this role matters at Pennylane

We are looking for an accomplished Strategic Project Manager to join our team in Paris. This position will play a pivotal role in driving the success of strategic initiatives across the company. You will be responsible for leading critical projects, managing stakeholders, and providing regular progress updates to the executive team, working directly with our Chief Operating Officer and VP Strategic Initiatives. 

Your responsibilities

- Strategic Initiatives Leadership: Guide a wide array of strategic projects, such as international expansion and pricing, from inception to execution. Ensure these initiatives are completed successfully and on time.

- Fostering a Data-Driven Culture: Leverage data to spot opportunities, enhance processes, and inform decision-making. Establish and monitor key performance metrics, track progress towards goals, and deliver data-driven insights to the executive team.

- Promotion of Operational Excellence: Manage operational tasks including process improvement, data analysis, financial reporting, and external stakeholder relationship management.

- Supporting the Executive Team: Act as a trusted advisor and 'wild card' to the Executive Team, amplifying their impact through strategic assistance.

- Effective Stakeholder Management: Serve as the primary contact for strategic initiatives, coordinating with diverse stakeholders across the organization. Ensure alignment with strategic objectives and timelines.

- Proactive Reporting & Communication: Regularly update the executive team on the progress of strategic initiatives, potential obstacles, and suggested solutions. Keep them informed and engaged throughout the project lifecycle.

Who we’re looking for

- 5+ years of experience in management consulting and/or VC-backed scale-ups

- Proven track record of successfully managing and executing strategic projects in a high-velocity environment.

- Strong leadership and communication skills with experience in stakeholder management.

- Excellent data analytics skills with experience using data to drive decision-making and outcomes.

- Ability to handle ambiguity, with strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.

- Fluent in English and French.

-Nice to have: a strong Product vision / sense, and / or experience working closely with Product teams. We are looking for an ability to understand the ins and outs of complex products quickly.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a fast-growing company. If you are a strategic thinker with a hands-on approach, we would love to hear from you!

Recruitment Process

- Screening interview with Nathalie - Business Recruiter (30 mins)

- An interview with Eric - VP Strategic Initiatives (1h)

- A Business Case to prepare at home and to present (1h)

- Team Fit Interview (30 mins)

- A final interview with with Arthur -CEO & Felix -COO (45 mins)

What do we do to make your work life easier

🏢 You'll be able to work remotely from your country of residence, as long as it is in Europe and within a maximum time difference of two hours from the CET time zone

🌴 Wherever you are based, you will get 25 vacations days paid by Pennylane

💵 You’ll have a competitive compensation package

📈 You'll get company shares to enjoy a piece of the success story you're building with us

🏡 You’ll have a budget to turn your home into a more comfortable workspace, as well as a monthly allowance to work from a coworking space whenever you feel like it

⛹️ Through our partner Gymlib, you’ll have access to 8000 fitness spaces in Europe and more than 300 activities related to wellness

🇬🇧 You’ll have access to Busuu to perfect your English or your French

💻 You’ll get the latest Apple equipment

🎉 We are committed to regularly coming together for company events such as Tech Days (which bring remote Pennylaners together every 3 months) or our annual company seminar, fostering significant moments of cohesion for everyone.

If you are based in France, you will have a French contract following French regulation on top of the additional perks : 6 to 12 RTT, 5 weeks PTOs, lunch credits (Swile), Alan Blue healthcare cover and regular events in cities where Pennylaners are mostly presents (Lyon, Bordeaux, Nantes…)

We're working on providing those last advantages to our people based outside of France as well, but it can be quite more complex depending on different countries.

Who are we looking for ?

To thrive at Pennylane, you need :

-To speak English (level is assessed and appreciated according to the department you’re applying to)

-To be energized by an ever-shifting work environment

-To be highly collaborative (within your team or other stakeholders)

-Sufficiently experienced to prioritize business-led actions on your day to day activity

We know that some people are less likely to apply than others, if they don’t feel like they meet the full list of criteria.

If you’re hesitating, we encourage you to apply : who knows, it might be the start of a meaningful and long-lasting collaboration.

We also want to emphasize that we fully embrace diversity, equity and inclusion and that we’re doing our best to create a safe and inclusive environment.

We are committed to providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of gender, sexual orientation, origin, disabilities, or any other traits that make you who you are. If anything, diversity makes us a more fun place to work at.