Customer Project Manager

Who we are 

At CryptoNext Security, we are shaping the future of cybersecurity with post-quantum cryptography solutions. As a software vendors, our mission is to protect the critical data of the world’s largest enterprises and governments against emerging threats from quantum computers. Recognized as leaders in our field, we collaborate with organizations like banks, security institutions, and government entities to deploy CryptoNext’s solutions through cutting-edge technology projects. If you want to be at the heart of innovation and contribute to making the world safer, CryptoNext is the perfect place to enhance your skills. 

On a daily basis, you will: 

• Manage client projects: Take charge of pilot project management, ensuring smooth execution while respecting deadlines and budgets. 

• Collaborate with clients: Work closely with clients to define compliance of our deliverables with Statements of Work (SOW), managing timebox, quality, and deployment. Your job starts when the deal is signed! 

• Prepare client meetings (steering committee, tech committee…): Prepare detailed briefs, agendas, and lead meetings with clear action plans. 

• Define and manage our project tools and methodology: set up JIRA or any other relevant tool to handle ticket management and project tracking, ensuring efficient task coordination.  
• Produce documentation for the project management and delivery: documentation for internal use and for clients. We expect you to structure our project documentation as we industrialize our way of working.  
• Additionally: understand our technical products: You will need to understand our post-quantum cryptography solutions in the specific environment of clients. 

The skills you’ll need: 

• Significant experience: 5+ years in technical project management or delivery management, preferably in the field of cybersecurity. 

• Technical knowledge and deployment experience: A strong understanding of technological and cryptographic solutions is essential (experience in post-quantum cryptography is a plus). Prior experience in deploying complex technical projects with clients is crucial due to the complex environments in which our solutions are implemented. 

• JIRA expertise: Proven experience in using JIRA for ticketing and project management. 

• Project management skills: Ability to manage projects from end to end autonomously. 

• Excellent communication skills: Ability to interact with high-level clients in both French and English. 

The team you’ll be joining: 

You will join CryptoNext Security’s project team. Initially, your focus will be on managing client projects and ensuring the successful deployment of our solutions. As you become comfortable in the role, you may take on a more strategic position in the creation and supervision of the Professional Services team, a key stage that can happen once you are fully onboarded. 

Our recruitment process: 

1. Phone interview with our HR team for an initial contact. 

1. Technical interview with our head of R&D, to assess your understanding of the technical solutions we provide, as well as your client project management skills. The focus will be on your ability to quickly adapt to the cryptographic products we develop. 

1. Final interview with our C-Level team to evaluate your fit with CryptoNext’s culture and discuss the terms of the role. 

What’s in it for you at CryptoNext: 

This role places you at the heart of deploying innovative technologies in post-quantum cryptography, working with prestigious clients such as banks and governments. You will begin in a role focused heavily on client project management and eventually evolve into a broader role managing a team within the professional services department. CryptoNext offers a stimulating work environment where innovation and expertise come together to tackle tomorrow’s technological challenges. 
On the benefits side, you’ll find a nice office located close to Gare de Lyon, a fair compensation package, and mainly… we believe here at CryptoNext that our coworkers are our best perks! 
When it comes to remote work, we work from the office 3 days per week, at least.