IT Project Manager with French Language

Bratislava, Bratislavský kraj
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Who We AreAt Innovatrics, we build biometric technologies for elections, border control, digital ID, and secure onboarding in 80+ countries. Our algorithms have reached over a billion people. We delivered the full end-to-end biometric solution for Guinea's national elections, covering 3,000 enrollment stations and an ABIS system serving millions of citizens.Why This Job Is ExcitingAs a Technical Project Manager, you will lead complex biometric solution deliveries with a primary focus on Francophone markets (e.g., Guinea, Madagascar, West/Central Africa). You will serve as the lead delivery interface for French-speaking clients, managing nationally critical projects like digital identity and border control where language, culture, and context are paramount.Beyond these markets, you’ll tackle global projects with high ownership and ambiguity. This isn't a "textbook" PM role; you must navigate evolving requirements and unpredictable decision-making by being pragmatic and adaptable. On-site presence is essential—you will travel during critical phases like solution design and acceptance testing to drive delivery and manage client relationships where they matter most.Within one month, you will…

Build a full delivery map of our solutions, lifecycle, governance, and escalation paths
Join ceremonies as primary delivery owner on at least one active Francophone project
Identify top delivery risks and propose mitigation plans
Align delivery rhythm with Professional Services
Build relationships with French-speaking client counterparts

Within three months, you will…

Lead at least one complex delivery end-to-end
Run governance (steering, risk reviews, change control) in French
Drive cross-team alignment and unblock critical issues
Improve delivery playbooks and tooling
Act as communication bridge between Francophone clients and internal teams

Within six months, you will…

Lead multiple concurrent projects or a larger program across Francophone markets
Handle escalations and course-correct delivery
Bridge technical and non-technical audiences in French and English
Mentor within Professional Services
Support bids for new Francophone opportunities

Within one year, you will…

Be a trusted delivery partner for key Francophone clients
Deliver measurable value balancing scope, time, cost, and quality
Influence product evolution through delivery insights
Raise delivery standards across the team
Become the go-to PM for Francophone markets

RequirementsAbout YouYou thrive in complex environments with shifting constraints and real accountability. You communicate clearly, protect quality, and stay calm under pressure. You are fluent in French (C1 or native), able to run steering committees, manage escalations, and write formal documentation in French. There is a strong advantage if you understand the cultural context of working with government and institutional clients in Francophone Africa.Must-have

Fluent French (C1 or native)
Proven experience delivering complex software projects (B2B or B2G)
Strong scope, risk, and stakeholder management
Cross-functional delivery experience
Fluency in English (at least solid B2 as this is our company language)
Strong analytical and structured thinking
University education in a technology field or equivalent experience

Nice-to-have

Experience in Francophone Africa (government, elections, identity)
Experience with nationally critical projects
On-site delivery in challenging environments
Additional languages (Spanish, Portuguese)
Familiarity with biometric or identity systems

Level📊 This role is scoped at Medior level.Working Hours & Location

Bratislava, Slovakia or Marocco
Hybrid 3+2 or 2+3 (if Bratislava-based)
Willingness to travel up to 20–30%, including Francophone African countries

BenefitsCompensationAt Innovatrics, we offer highly competitive salaries because we value top talent who share our values and goals. Compensation is determined based on your level, skills, experience, qualifications, and location.💶 Starting at €2,800 gross/month up to €3,200 gross/month depending on level and experience. This applies to Slovakia based candidates only and will be recalculated based on your final location.📈 Beyond base pay, we provide an attractive variable compensation as well as benefits package. You can learn more atInterview Process

Introduction Stage - Recruiter Screen (30 min)
Team Interview Stage ~3-hour case-based interview (part in French)
Final Stage - CARES interview Final conversation with our CARES committee to ensure alignment with our core values—Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Shared Mission + reference checks.
We encourage candidates to request additional conversations with anyone they would like to meet.

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