Embedded Program Manager – France - Global Clients

Valtech

Engineering Manager - AI Specialist (all genders) Why Valtech? We’re the experience innovation company - a trusted partner to the world’s most recognized brands. To our people we offer growth opportunities, a values-driven culture, international careers and the chance to shape the future of experience. THE OPPORTUNITY At Valtech, you’ll find an environment designed for continuous learning, meaningful impact, and professional growth. Whether you're pioneering new digital solutions, challenging conventional thinking or building the next generation of customer experiences, your work will help transform industries.  We are proud of:  * The work we do and the innovation we drive * Our values of share, care and dare * A workplace culture that fosters creativity, diversity and autonomy * Our borderless, global framework, which enables seamless collaboration THE CONTEXT Valtech is a strategic partner for this client, responsible for the design, delivery, and operation of large-scale digital platforms across eRetail and Retail. After successfully industrializing e-commerce and retail delivery, the next strategic frontier is Artificial Intelligence as a core transformation lever, impacting the entire value chain: engineering productivity, delivery predictability, quality, testing, operations, and production support.  AI is no longer treated as a set of isolated experiments. It is a foundational capability that must be embedded into Valtech delivery operations, at scale, with measurable business and operational impact.  Beyond AI, Valtech is continuously expected to innovate and improve its delivery and support model, strengthening efficiency, quality, resilience, and time-to-market in a demanding retail environment.  This role exists to ensure that AI transformation within Engineering excellence and broader operational innovation are structured, governed, value-driven, and industrialized, while reinforcing operational excellence across all delivery domains.  THE ROLE   The role is transversal by design: authority comes from expertise, vision, and execution leadership, not from direct hierarchical control. Reporting to Client Partner and Managers at Valtech for our luxury and international client you will:  * Lead Valtech’s end-to-end AI transformation and operational excellence for the client account.  * Own the definition, orchestration, and execution of AI initiatives, ensuring they move from POC to industrialized, production-grade capabilities delivering tangible value.  * In close coordination with the AI Transformation Program Manager, ensure AI-driven transformation is consistently embedded across the four core pillars of delivery:  * Agile Operating Model  * Engineering * Quality & Testing  * Production & Support  * Beyond AI, actively drive innovation and continuous improvement of delivery and support operations, leveraging AI, automation, process optimization, and new operating practices.  KEY RESPONSIBILITIES  AI Transformation Leadership  * Define and own the global AI transformation roadmap across eRetail and omnichannel delivery.  * Ensure AI initiatives are aligned with the client’s business priorities and Valtech’s delivery and operational objectives.  * Drive AI adoption beyond experimentation, with clear industrialization paths, ownership models, and value tracking.  * Position AI as a structural enabler of delivery performance, quality, and operational efficiency.  Coordination with AI Transformation Program Management  * Work in close partnership with the AI Transformation Program Manager, ensuring alignment between strategic roadmap, execution planning, and delivery reality.  * Contribute delivery and operational expertise to program-level prioritization, sequencing, and risk management.  * Ensure consistency between program governance and on-the-ground execution across teams. * Act as the operational counterpart to the program manager, securing adoption, scalability, and sustainability of AI initiatives.  Governance & Stakeholder Management  * Act as Valtech’s AI and operational excellence reference toward the client.  * Represent AI and delivery innovation initiatives in SteerCos, transformation committees, and executive forums.  * Provide clear, structured reporting on progress, value delivered, risks, and dependencies. * Escalate blockers early and propose concrete, execution-ready mitigation plans.  Transversal Team & Community Leadership  * Animate and federate a transverse community of AI and innovation champions embedded across engineering, QA, support, and product teams.  * Lead and coordinate distributed AI Ops, scripting, automation, and tooling resources, notably in India.  * Ensure consistency of practices, standards, tooling, and documentation across all domains.  * Reinforce a shared ownership model: innovation and AI are collective responsibilities, not isolated initiatives.  AI Integration Across the 4 Pillars: Engineering  * Promote AI-native architectures, developer productivity tools, and best practices. * Support AI-assisted development, code quality, refactoring, and technical acceleration. Agile Operating Model  * Adapt delivery rituals, governance, and planning to support AI-driven and data-intensive initiatives.  * Improve predictability and flow while managing experimental constraints.  Quality & Testing  * Define strategies for AI testing, validation, explainability, and monitoring.  * Embed AI and automation into test strategies, regression prevention, and defect analysis. Production & Support  * Implement AIOps capabilities for proactive monitoring, incident prediction, and MTTR reduction.  * Strengthen production stability, observability, and operational resilience.  Operational Excellence, Innovation & Industrialization  * Drive continuous improvement initiatives across delivery and support operations, beyond AI-only use cases.  * Identify and promote innovations in automation, tooling, processes, and operating models. * Ensure initiatives meet enterprise-grade standards: security, scalability, observability, compliance.  * Drive measurable improvements on delivery and support KPIs (cycle time, quality, incidents, automation rate, cost efficiency).  * Ensure smooth transition from build to run, with full ownership by support teams. * Avoid “shadow initiatives” by enforcing clear governance, documentation, and ownership. Organization & Role Positioning  The Head of AI Transformation & Operational Excellence is a transversal leader.  * Coordinate closely with the AI Transformation Program Manager and delivery leaders.  * Authority is based on strategic vision, delivery credibility, and execution rigor.  * Orchestrate, influence, and federate teams embedded in their respective domains.  * Success is measured by adoption, industrialization, operational impact, and value delivered, not by the number of POCs. MUST HAVE HARDSKILLS  * Proven track record in leading complex, data-driven or AI-enabled transformation programs.  * Demonstrated ability to move initiatives from POC to industrialized, production-grade solutions. * Experience leading distributed delivery teams (onshore/offshore).  * Strong understanding of e-commerce, retail, or omnichannel ecosystems.  * Ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels.  * Fully bilingual French / English is mandatory.  MUST HAVE SOFTSKILLS * Strong transformation leader with a clear, forward-looking vision.  * Clear, direct, and structured communicator; able to simplify complexity.  * Pragmatic, execution-focused, and value-driven.  * High autonomy, ownership, and ability to influence without formal authority.  * Comfortable operating in complex, high-pressure, multi-stakeholder environments.  If you do not meet all the listed qualifications or have gaps in your experience, we still encourage you to apply. At Valtech, we recognize that talent comes in many forms, and we value diverse perspectives and a willingness to learn. COMMITMENT TO REACHING ALL KINDS OF PEOPLE We design experiences that work for all kinds of people - and that starts with our own teams. At Valtech, we’re intentional about building an inclusive culture where everyone feels supported to grow, thrive and achieve their goals. No matter your background, you belong here. Explore our Diversity & Inclusion site to see how we’re creating a more equitable Valtech for all.  THE BENEFITS   This is a permanent position based in Paris/France with 3 days at the client’s office. Beyond a competitive compensation package, we offer:  * Flexibility, with remote and hybrid work options (country-dependent)  * Career advancement, with international mobility and professional development programs * Learning and development, with access to cutting-edge tools, training and industry experts Our benefits are tailored to each location. Your Talent Partner will provide full details during the hiring process.  YOUR APPLICATION PROCESS Once you apply, our Talent Acquisition team will review your application. If your skills and experience align with the role, we’ll reach out for next steps. ⚠️ Beware of recruitment fraud: Only engage with official Valtech email addresses ending in @valtech.com. We are committed to inclusion and accessibility. If you need reasonable accommodations during the interview process, please either indicate it in your application or let your Talent Partner know.  ABOUT VALTECH Valtech is the experience innovation company that exists to unlock a better way to experience the world. By blending crafts, categories, and cultures, we help brands unlock new value in an increasingly digital world.  At the intersection of data, AI, creativity, and technology, we drive transformation for leading organizations, including L’Oréal, Mars, Audi, P&G, Volkswagen Dolby, and more.  At Valtech, we don’t just talk about transformation. We make it happen. Our people are the heart of our success, and we foster a workplace where everyone has the support to thrive, grow and innovate.  Are you ready to create what’s next? Join us. As per the AGG (General Equal Treatment Act) in Germany and equivalent in France, jobs must be advertised in a gender-neutral manner. We use the statement (all genders) to make it clear that this position is open to all genders in these countries, even if the job title itself can be translated or interpreted as "masculine" in the French or German language.

Ivalua

AI Forward Deployed Engineer (H/F) Massy - France Founded in 2000, Ivalua is a leading global provider of cloud-based procurement solutions. ABOUT IVALUA At Ivalua we are a global community of experts, who believe that digital transformation revolutionizes supply chain sustainability and resiliency to unlock the power of supplier collaboration. We achieve this through our leading cloud-based spend management platform that empowers hundreds of the world's most admired brands to effectively manage all categories of spend and all suppliers to increase profitability, improve ESG (environmental, social, and corporate governance) performance, lower risk, and improve productivity. Driven by our passions and fueled by our shared ambitions, we empower and challenge each other to create meaningful experiences for our colleagues, customers, partners, and communities. Learn more at www.ivalua.com. Follow us on LinkedIn  THE OPPORTUNITY Context: As part of Ivalua’s strategic commitment to GenAI adoption, we are creating a new role within our IT department: AI Forward Deployed Engineer. This position is pivotal in accelerating the deployment and adoption of IVA Agents—our proprietary Generative AI agents—across all Ivalua departments (BUILD, RUN, R&D, GTM, Marketing, Finance HR…). You will be at the heart of Ivalua’s transformation, helping drive innovation, automation, and operational efficiency on a global scale. This is a unique opportunity to have a concrete impact on GenAI’s integration and success at Ivalua, working cross-functionally and directly influencing the way we operate. Role: Reporting directly to our VP Information Systems, the AI Forward Deployed Engineer acts as a vital bridge between technical teams and business stakeholders. You will be embedded within internal client teams to understand their domain, identify high-value automation opportunities, and co-develop agentic AI solutions to address real, evolving business challenges. Within the Extranet team, you’ll be leveraging deep prompting and agent-building expertise to ensure robust, scalable agent deployments. Your work will shape the user experience, drive user adoption, and maximize the value of GenAI across the organization. WHAT YOU WILL DO * Guide and support internal Employees / IVA Builders in configuring, deploying, and fine-tuning agents to best meet their operational needs. * Champion IVA Builders best practices, ensuring robustification, reinforcement, and successful rollout of IVA Agents within the organization. * Ensure consistency of Agents & Collections libraries across the entire organization to avoid duplicating initiative in building agents & collections and ensuring promotion of the standardized agents, collections and tools * Act as a proxy for agent users, maintaining strong relationships to ensure high satisfaction and optimal usage. * Collaborate with technical and business teams to identify pain points, gather feedback, and drive continuous improvement of IVA Agents. * Empower employees to harness the full potential of our GenAI agents, providing training, guidance, and support as needed. * Contribute to the global GenAI adoption strategy, scaling solutions across multiple departments and geographies. * Drive communication around IVA in the Extranet: managing users community, organizing webinars and open hours. YOUR PROFILE If you have the below experience and strengths, this role could be for you: * Demonstrated ability to engage with business users, quickly understand their domain, and co-create solutions for evolving or undefined problem spaces. * Hands-on experience with GenAI agent tools, especially in prompt engineering, agent building, deployment, and fine-tuning. * Deep curiosity and understanding of Generative AI & Agents, with a passion for leveraging AI to streamline and automate business processes. * Strong problem-solving abilities and a user-centric mindset. * Strong communication and collaboration skills, able to act as a trusted advisor and bridge between technical and business teams. * Adaptability, creativity, and a drive to create tangible value through innovation. NEXT STEPS If your application fits this specific position’s needs, our skilled Talent team will reach out to schedule an initial screening call. Get one step closer to achieving your goals – apply today! Our Talent team will guide you through every step of the interview process - from preparation to completion. They're here to support you! Our recruitment process is designed to assess your competencies through a series of personalized interviews with internal stakeholders relevant to the role. Interviews will be conducted virtually via video or on-site with face-to-face meetings. WHAT YOU WILL FIND AT IVALUA * Hybrid working model (3 days in the office per week) * We're a team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of product innovation and technology * Sustainable Growth, Privately Held * A stable and cash-flow positive Company since 10 years * Snacks and weekly lunches in the office * Feel empowered to pursue your goals with improved team collaboration and increased creativity/productivity * Unlock and unleash your full professional potential with our exceptional training and career development program * Join a dynamic and international team of top-notch professionals who are experts in their respective fields. Collaborate with like-minded individuals who are deeply passionate and highly motivated about their work. Experience a truly diverse and inclusive work environment where your unique contributions are highly valued * Regular social events, competitive outings, team running events, and musical activities, * Comparably recognized Ivalua for the following (https://www.comparably.com/companies/ivalua): Powered by People - Powered by You! United by our values we embrace diversity and equity in the broadest possible sense to create an inclusive workplace. To help our customers make supply chains more efficient, sustainable and resilient, we rely on a global team with a variety of backgrounds, skills and views. We believe in equal opportunity and in diversity as a driver of innovation that cultivates a spirit of inclusiveness, creates a productive and fun place to work, and provides fulfilling career opportunities for all Ivaluans. https://www.linkedin.com/company/ivalua/about/ Experience life at Ivalua - check out our captivating video! Gain insight into our unique company culture and get a glimpse of what it's like to work with us.   #LI-HYBRID #LI-TR1

Alpha FMC

People Business Partner (AWM EUR) at Alpha FMC * Division: Business Operations * Function: People (HR, Recruitment, Learning) * Location: Paris   About Alpha FMC  Alpha Financial Markets Consulting (Alpha) is a leading global consultancy to the financial services industry. Founded in 2003, we have worked for over 20 years to bring together specialist, sector-focused strategy, management consulting and technology expertise to support the entire client transformation lifecycle. Having partnered with more than 1,200 clients worldwide across the asset and wealth management, alternatives and insurance industries, Alpha is truly a trusted advisor for complex change programs. We now have over 1,180 consultants working with clients across North America, the UK, Europe, Middle East and APAC. In 2024, in recognition of our successful track record and strong growth prospects, Alpha was acquired by Bridgepoint, one of the world's leading quoted private asset growth investors. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are delighted that many of our team have built long and fulfilling careers with us, many staying over a decade. We believe this is because Alpha offers a genuinely rewarding place to work: a meritocratic environment where your career can flourish, and a welcoming culture where you can be yourself, connect with others and thrive. As we look to the future, we’re excited to be looking for new Alpha colleagues - individuals who are collaborative, innovative and ambitious. We hope you will join us and help shape the next chapter of our growth journey. Why join Alpha? 1. Established yet entrepreneurial – with over 20 years of success and a proven record on the London Stock Exchange, Alpha offers the stability of an established consultancy with the energy of a fast-growth business. 2. Backed by Bridgepoint – as part of one of the world’s leading growth investors, Alpha benefits from strategic investment that fuels innovation, expansion and new offerings – creating even more opportunity for our people. 3. Exposure to senior leadership – whether you are in an internal or a client facing role, you will have the opportunity to work with and learn from the best of the best – high performers at the top of their game. 4. Learning and growth opportunities – we run tailored training to help you be successful, provide you excellent mentorship, and offer up to 5 days paid training time per year. Perhaps the best training though is the experience on the job – as everyone at Alpha has high responsibility and autonomy, you can develop your skillsets quickly. 5. Performance-driven culture with real impact – advancement at Alpha is based on impact and capability, not tenure or quotas. You’ll have autonomy and see the tangible difference your ideas and decisions make.   Overview of Business Operations While consultants focus on delivering client value, our 'Business Operations' function ensures that the company runs efficiently and appropriately across a number of operational areas: Finance, People, Operations, IT, and Legal, Risk & Compliance. Together, these teams ensure the consultants are fully supported - working from a strong operational base that’s efficient, innovative and compliant. Business Operations doesn’t just enable delivery; it empowers Alpha’s long-term success. ‘People’ at Alpha refers to all parts of the employee lifecycle – including Recruitment, HR and Learning.   Role & Requirements We are investing into a People Business Partner aligned to our Asset & Wealth Management, Europe (‘AWM EUR’) business unit. This role has a strategic dual role. Embedded into both the business units (AWM EUR) and the Business Operations function (People function) to ensure alignment with the AWM EUR business unit’s strategic goals, while also maintaining strong ties with Business Operations to uphold functional standards and best practices. * To the Business Head – reporting to the Co-Heads of Asset & Wealth Management, Europe, who provide day-to-day direction, priorities, and operational objectives. * To the Business Operations – reporting ultimately into the Group Head of HR and Head of Recruitment & Learning who ensure functional alignment, capability development, and mentoring support. Key responsibilities include: * Leadership Engagement: * Engage directly with senior leaders as a trusted business partner. * Have a ‘seat at the table’ to facilitate the business vision and to define the people agenda behind that. * People Data Reporting & Analysis: * Analyze people data to identify trends, strengths, and gaps across recruitment, HR, and learning. * Support the Business Head to define, iterate and drive the strategy across the people agenda – ultimately answering key questions e.g. what our employer value proposition is, how do we attract the best talent, and how do we manage, develop, and retain talent to help them be successful. * Support the Business Head in partnership with the Finance Business Partner to make sure recommendations are commercially relevant and executable. * Key Processes Management: * Drive and oversee annual business-as-usual (BAU) processes: * Recruitment: year-end and mid-year planning and budgeting processes * HR: year-end and mid-year job evaluation, compensation planning and goal setting * Strategic Project Management: * Contribute and drive key initiatives based on the Business Unit’s People strategy and priorities covering: * Strategic Workforce & Talent Planning * Develop and implement workforce strategies aligned to business plans, anticipating future skills and capacity * Partner with business unit’s leaders to plan headcount growth and critical role coverage. * Shape recruitment priorities based on commercial demand, utilization patterns, and emerging practice/proposition areas. * Performance, Reward & Retention Strategy * Partner with business unit’s leadership and finance to evolve reward frameworks that support growth, profitability, and retention. This will include assessing reward against an benchmark and making recommendation to the business unit’s leadership and the board * Identify retention risks in key talent pools and co-develop targeted retention interventions. * Employee Engagement * Drive employee engagement initiatives by partnering with leadership to foster a positive work culture, improve retention, and enhance overall employee experience. * Leverage engagement survey data and employee feedback to identify trends and recommend targeted action plans. * Leadership Development & Succession Planning * Support and coach senior leaders to enhance leadership effectiveness and build high-performing teams. * Monitor emerging talent and partner with leadership to identify and develop future leaders. Lead succession planning processes that anticipate organizational growth and mitigate leadership risk. * Provide focused oversight to Senior Leadership transitions (including onboarding & exits) * Capability Development & Learning * Partner with business unit’s leaders to design and deliver a training framework for each level that addresses the business unit’s strategic priorities, client needs, and skill gaps. * Lead the continuous review and evolution of each business unit’s career framework, ensuring it reflects current market expectations, future skills, and the changing consulting environment. * Collaborate with business unit’s leadership to evolve all people related matters (career, recruitment, etc.) as we deploy AI and other emerging technologies that enhance productivity, streamline delivery, and evolve the nature of the consultant role. * Organizational Design & Growth Enablement * Advise on team structures, spans of control (consulting pyramid), and operating models to improve scalability, collaboration, and efficiency. * Post-acquisition integration: driving the people integration following acquisitions and monitoring success on an ongoing basis. * Contractors: ensuring that relevant and efficient frameworks for sourcing and onboarding are in place, as well as understanding commercial visibility of contractor usage. * People Delivery Team Mobilization and Optimization: * Mobilize the internal people delivery teams (Recruitment and HR) who are responsible for execution. * Monitor service quality and performance, supporting them to resolve any issues that arise. * Ensure good productive relationships with wider Business Operations teams in order to facilitate execution. * Play role of a lead in that functional area – driving effectiveness and good culture, and coaching and supporting individuals to achieve the business goals. * Senior Leadership Reporting: * Prepare people reports for senior leadership (both on a proactive and reactive basis), such as for the business unit Board, Group Leadership or Group Board. This will include but not be limited to reporting on matters such as – Reward & Retention, Strategic Hires/Workforce Planning, Talent Development and Strategic Projects * People Communications: * Designing and executing effective people communications as they relate to organizational change, compensation, and new policies.   Qualifications: Must have: * 5-7 years’ HR or recruitment experience, with experience in strategic business partnering or relationship management role. * Proven ability to influence and advise senior leaders on people strategy and organizational design. * Strong experience in talent attraction and management, succession planning, and leadership development. * Demonstrated capability in post-acquisition integration, change management, and cultural alignment. * A university degree (2:1 or above) in a relevant discipline * Certification such as CIPD 5, SHRM-SCP, or equivalent academic or professional accreditation. * Excellent communication, analytical, team-work and stakeholder management skills. * Professional working proficiency in English and French. Good to have: * Experience within a consulting firm – ideally within Financial Services * Strong working knowledge of European employment law, HR processes and best practice, especially France, Germany, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Denmark. * Exposure to global or matrixed organizations with complex stakeholder environments. * Professional working proficiency in German.   Location and working patten: * Office-based in the same location as the Business Heads, in Paris. For this role it is important that this individual is co-located with the business and is able to attend key meetings in person – e.g. senior leadership meetings, strategic initiative workshops and 1:1s. We expect that on average this will require c. 2-3d/w in the relevant office, but this may flex up or down depending on the week.   Benefits & Compensation * Competitive base salary * Share of the profits of the business * 25 working days of paid leave + discretionary rest days granted annually (currently additional 2 days off, 27 days in total) * Lunch vouchers (10€) * Life insurance and travel insurance * Laptop and mobile phone   Our Commitment to Inclusion At Alpha, diversity, equity and inclusion are critical to our success. Our priorities show a focus on fostering an inclusive, equitable workplace where individuals are treated fairly regardless of gender or background. We welcome applications from disabled people and are committed to making our recruitment process and workplace accessible and inclusive for everyone.   Data Privacy Policy: Full details around what data we hold, why we hold it and for how long are available in our recruitment privacy statement (https://alphafmc.com/privacy-policy/).