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UTAC

Regulatory-compliant automotive services and events

Chargé de mission / Chef de projet Défense

Project ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeLinas, France

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Bac+5 qualification from an engineering school, business school, or higher military education such as École de guerre, or equivalent.
  • 10 to 20 years of experience in the armed forces or gendarmerie; leadership and operational-command responsibilities are desirable.
  • Experience managing complex projects or programs, including planning, budgeting, risk management, and multi-stakeholder coordination.
  • Hold a current Secret (or higher) security clearance, or be eligible to obtain one.
  • Knowledge of the defense ecosystem, including DGA, military staffs, defense contractors, acquisition cycles, and armament programs.
  • Broad technical and systems knowledge, including embedded systems, weapons systems, connectivity, testing, and qualification; cyberdefense or information security experience is a plus, not a prerequisite.
  • Fluent French and professional English for meetings and technical documentation.
  • Ability to travel regularly in France and occasionally abroad.
  • Leadership and ability to bring together teams of civilian experts.
  • Rigor, organization, and structured reporting.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with military and industry decision-makers.
  • Ability to translate operational needs into technical specifications.
  • Autonomy, sense of responsibility, and ability to synthesize information.
  • Discretion and a strong sense of confidentiality.

Responsibilities

  • Define, plan, and monitor defense projects, cyber-related or otherwise, covering scope, milestones, budget, risks, and deliverables.
  • Coordinate experts from the division and other UTAC entities, including cyber, connectivity, testing, certification, and systems engineering, as well as potential subcontractors.
  • Facilitate steering committees and provide regular reporting to clients and management.
  • Serve as the operational point of contact for clients.
  • Understand operational needs, program constraints, and the expectations of contracting authorities such as DGA and the armed forces.
  • Support responses to calls for tender and the preparation of technical and commercial proposals.
  • Document processes, lessons learned, and best practices.
  • Develop teams’ understanding of military culture and conventions.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with leadership responsibilities and operational command in the armed forces or gendarmerie.
  • Experience in cyberdefense or information security (SSI).

About the Company

UTAC

Regulatory-compliant automotive services and events

UTAC provides a range of services and systems for customers in mobility, transport, tyre, petrochemical, agriculture, and defence industries. It helps clients meet regulatory requirements, especially around driver drowsiness, attention, and distraction warnings. Operating globally with about 1,300 staff, UTAC acts as a flexible partner that adapts to each client’s needs. The company earns revenue from technical storage, access services, and organizing automotive events, including classic and sports car festivals, which are notable in the European automotive scene.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Linas, France
Founded
Not listed

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