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Scalian

Engineering and consulting in AI avionics

Project Management Office

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
No salary listed
Mid
Bachelor's
Stevenage, UK
HybridHybrid, with 3 days a week onsite.
Project & Program ManagementProgram Management
UK Citizenship Required

About the job

Requirements
  • A degree-level education in Engineering or Business Administration is required.
  • Previous experience leading projects or working as a PMO is highly sought.
  • Experience with typical office applications and general proficiency with digital tools.
  • Excellent communication and facilitation skills.
  • Ability to work across functions and influence and persuade programme stakeholders amid conflicting priorities.
  • Experience working in international teams and environments.
  • Fluency in English is mandatory.
Responsibilities
  • Maintain the Project Management Plan and ensure the programme adheres to it.
  • Manage the Project Management digital ecosystem used to operate the programme, including Unified Planning, AD Projects, ARM, and collaboration tools.
  • Prepare and facilitate meetings and support the preparation of milestones.
  • Support the Project Manager in planning and preparing Maturity Gates.
  • Maintain the programme’s action register and drive timely closure of actions.
  • Coordinate preparation of reports in various formats for internal and external customers.
  • Ensure consistency among contractual, financial, and technical requirements and their coverage in the Project Management Plan, in close cooperation with the Project Controller, Customer Contract Manager, and Technical Manager.
  • Maintain the programme’s integrated plan in the appropriate tool set, such as Unified Planning, incorporating inputs from all contributing stakeholders.
  • Identify, track, and communicate the programme’s critical path, proposing measures to shorten it.
  • Track programme progress and provide visualisation and early warning of potential issues to support mitigation, anticipation, and data-driven decisions.
  • Maintain the programme’s Risk and Opportunity Management Plan.
  • Maintain the Risk and Opportunity register, including facilitating the capture and assessment of risks and opportunities.
  • Drive the definition and follow-up of Risk and Opportunity mitigation actions.
  • Proactively seek and implement improvements in personal ways of working and overall programme execution.
  • Support the project’s improvement governance and contribute to achieving its improvement objectives.
  • Produce the Project History Report yearly.
  • Supervise overall changes, trigger the CCN issue, and build the relevant case.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience managing or working with a project schedule.
  • Experience managing risks and opportunities, either as a risk manager or a project member.
  • PMP certification.
  • Experience with standard scheduling tools such as Unified Planning, Microsoft Project, or Primavera.
  • Experience using the proprietary ARM tool for risk and opportunity management.

About the company

Scalian Group provides engineering and consulting services to multiple industries, with a focus on AI, avionics, and information systems security. It helps clients by offering tailored solutions built from consulting, managed security services, and software offerings. The company works by combining advisory work, implementation support, and ongoing security and software management to meet each client’s specific needs. What sets Scalian apart is its emphasis on an agile approach and its deep, industry-specific expertise in aerospace and security, enabling rapid adaptation and high-performance results for global industrial leaders. The company aims to deliver precise, reliable solutions that improve performance, security, and efficiency for its clients.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$612.7M

Headquarters

Labège, France

Founded

1989

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What believers are saying

  • Scalian plans 1,350 hires in 2026, including 750 outside France.
  • William Rozé started September 15, 2025, launching a redesigned operating model.
  • Scalian opened Milan on April 27, 2026, and Seville on April 8, 2026.

What critics are saying

  • Wendel targets €700 million organic revenue by 2030; execution pressure is high.
  • Aerospace, defense, and nuclear concentration exposes Scalian to contract delays and budget freezes.
  • Mannarino integration and rapid hiring can erode margins if senior engineers leave.

What makes Scalian unique

  • Scalian combines critical software, systems engineering, and operational performance across 12 countries.
  • Its Mannarino acquisition deepens certified avionics, drones, and electric aircraft engineering.
  • Scalian’s 2026 AI chair with École des ponts anchors industrial AI credibility.

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Benefits

  • Remote Work Options
  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Paid Vacation
  • Health Insurance
  • Wellness Program

Growth & Insights and Company News

6 month growth

-2%

1 year growth

-2%

2 year growth

-2%
Scalian
Oct 5th, 2026
Scalian appoints Clément Charruel as Chief AI Officer.

Scalian appoints Clément Charruel as Chief AI Officer. This appointment marks a new milestone in Scalian's strategy to embed artificial intelligence at the core of its expertise, particularly in complex environments and critical systems. Scalian announces the appointment of Clément Charruel, 43, as the Group's Chief AI Officer. In his new role, he will be responsible for defining and implementing Scalian's artificial intelligence strategy, embedding AI at the heart of its clients' critical systems engineering processes, particularly in the aerospace, space, defence and energy sectors. His appointment reflects the Group's ambition to accelerate the development and integration of AI by building on both its expertise in systems engineering, critical software, operational performance and digital solutions, and its in-depth understanding of its clients' businesses and industry-specific challenges. A graduate of École Polytechnique and IFP School, Clément Charruel has built his career at the intersection of engineering, strategy and technology. He began his career at Renault, where he spent nearly seven years in engineering and software project management roles related to powertrain systems, before joining Bain & Company in 2013 as a strategy consultant. In 2016, he joined Altran, initially as Group Strategy Manager and later as Chief of Staff to the Chairman & CEO. Following Altran's integration into Capgemini, he continued his career at Capgemini Engineering, where he held several senior leadership positions: Chief Marketing & Portfolio Officer, Head of Automotive for the Asia-Pacific region, and subsequently Managing Director for Southeast Asia and South Korea. This international experience has enabled him to lead strategic, business development, innovation and operational initiatives, while supporting the growth of technology and engineering activities across Europe and Asia. In his new role, Clément Charruel will notably be responsible for: * defining and leading the Group's AI strategy; * accelerating the integration of AI across Scalian's offerings, areas of expertise and business activities; * developing high-value AI use cases for the Group's clients, particularly in critical environments; * supporting the AI-driven transformation of Scalian's practices and operations. William Rozé, CEO of Scalian: "Artificial intelligence is profoundly transforming the engineering industry and opening up new opportunities for critical programmes and operations. Clément Charruel's appointment will enable us to accelerate this momentum and take the next step in the implementation of our AI strategy. His experience at the intersection of engineering, strategy and technology will be a major asset in making AI a tangible driver of transformation and performance for our clients." Clément Charruel, Chief AI Officer of Scalian: "The challenge is no longer simply to experiment with artificial intelligence, but to successfully scale it and integrate it into environments where performance, reliability and risk management requirements are particularly stringent. I am delighted to join Scalian to build this ambition alongside the Group's teams and develop AI applications that create tangible value for our clients while upholding the principles of frugality and technological sovereignty." About SCALIAN: Scalian is an international engineering and technology group specialising in complex and critical environments. By combining industry expertise, systems engineering, software and artificial intelligence, the Group supports its clients in transforming their products, operations and infrastructure. Scalian has more than 6,000 employees across 12 countries. Press Contacts - LA SUITE AND CO

Scalian
Sep 16th, 2025
Appointment of William Rozé as CEO of Scalian Group

Scalian Group is delighted to announce the appointment of William Rozé as the CEO of Scalian Group, as of September 15th, 2025.

Scalian
Jun 21st, 2024
Scalian buys Mannarino and strengthen presence in America

Scalian is proud to announce the acquisition of the Canadian company Mannarino Systems & Software (critical systems and software engineering).

Newswire
Jun 21st, 2024
Scalian Acquires Mannarino Systems & Software

SCALIAN has acquired Canadian company Mannarino Systems & Software Inc., which specializes in avionics for electric aircraft and drones. This acquisition aligns with SCALIAN's strategy to expand internationally and focus on safety-critical systems and software engineering. Mannarino's expertise in hardware and software design, along with its ARINC 653 compliant Real-Time Operating System (M-RTOS), will enhance SCALIAN's capabilities in avionics engineering and support sustainable aeronautics.

GlobeNewswire
Jul 27th, 2023
Wendel: Wendel Completes The Acquisition Of Scalian, A Leading European Consulting Firm In Digital Transformation, Project Management And Operational Performance

English FrenchPRESS RELEASE - JULY 27, 2023Wendel completes the acquisition of Scalian, a leading European consulting firm in digital transformation, project management and operational performanceWendel (Euronext: MF.FP) has completed the acquisition of Scalian from Cobepa. Wendel invested €557 million of equity, i.e. an Enterprise Value of c. 965 M€. Wendel holds a 82% interest in Scalian, alongside management of the company.Founded in 1989, Scalian is ranked among France's Top 10 engineering consulting firms, is also active internationally, providing industrial project management services for issues pertaining to supply chain (costs, quality, deadlines, performance), digital engineering from architecture to embedded digital systems development and system applications, big data and AI. Scalian also addresses optimization and performance of projects and organizations, as well as providing digital transformation support for industry and service sector leaders.The group expects to reach c