Engineering & Delivery Manager

You report to a Client Partner and as an Engineering & Delivery Manager (all genders), you are passionate about experience innovation and eager to push the boundaries of what’s possible. You bring +15 years of experience, a growth mindset and a drive to make a lasting impact.

You will thrive in this role if you are:

A curious problem solver who challenges the status quo

A collaborator who values teamwork and knowledge-sharing

Excited by the intersection of technology, creativity and data

Experienced in Agile methodologies and consulting (a plus)

Own engineering and delivery for the Valtech the client Business Unit, with a strong focus on AI-augmented engineering, across all divisions and application territories. The role sets the technical and delivery standards of the BU, runs production-grade delivery at scale across divisions, and drives the move from experimentation to industrialized capability. It is both a leadership and a hands-on execution role, with authority grounded in expertise, accountability for outcomes, and credibility across the client and Valtech stakeholders.

Define and own the engineering vision, architecture principles, and technical standards across the client BU technology stack (Front/Salesforce, Data & Integration, Back/SAP, POS/Cegid)

Make AI-augmented and agentic engineering the default way of working, leveraging Valtech accelerators and the agentic engineering stack

Lead the engineering community and define reusable assets, frameworks, and engineering best practices shared cross-divisions

Guarantee code quality, security-by-design, and production readiness across all factories

Partner with the BU CTO to align the technology roadmap, build-versus-reuse decisions, and innovation priorities

Own end-to-end delivery across multiple client divisions and departments, from build and integration projects to run (L2/L3) and support

Run delivery against committed SLAs, objectives, and KPIs, with clear bonus/malus accountability where contractually owned

Industrialize a standardized delivery model (methods, ceremonies, tooling) applied consistently across all factories

Operate a hybrid onshore / nearshore / offshore model (Paris management, India Centers of Excellence), balancing the resource ratio for cost, quality, and proximity

Manage capacity, staffing, and ramp-up across concurrent programs while protecting delivery commitments

Drive AI adoption from POC to scalable, measurable production capability across the delivery lifecycle

Lead continuous improvement: automation, tooling, GenAI integration, process optimization, and time-to-market gains

Track and report measurable outcomes: cycle time, quality, run reliability and incident rates, automation rate, productivity, and cost efficiency

Enforce governance, documentation, and ownership standards across all initiatives

Represent Valtech engineering and delivery in BU governance forums (BU Committee, Sounding Board, Extended Business Review, BU Alignment Committee)

Align the engineering and delivery roadmap with the client Tech COE strategy and cross-divisions priorities

Provide structured, conviction-led reporting on KPIs, business value, and strategic progress to the client and Valtech leadership

Build, lead, and develop the BU engineering and delivery leadership team across onshore and offshore locations

Federate a cross-functional AI, engineering, and innovation community across all divisions and territories

Develop and retain key skills, maintain a skills matrix, and grow the delivery centers

Ensure consistency of practices, standards, and culture across all BU factories

To be considered for this role, you must meet the following essential qualifications:

Proven track record leading large-scale engineering and delivery organizations across multiple concurrent programs or business lines

Deep, hands-on engineering background with demonstrated leadership of AI / GenAI adoption from POC to production

Experience managing distributed, multi-division or cross-division tech delivery against committed SLAs and KPIs

Command of modern delivery models: agile at scale, factory or managed-services delivery, and hybrid onshore / nearshore / offshore operations

Strong grasp of e-commerce, retail, or omnichannel environments; familiarity with the Salesforce, SAP, data & integration, and POS stack is a plus

Comfortable operating at both strategic and hands-on execution levels

Fully bilingual French/English (mandatory)

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.

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.

This is a permanent position based in Paris/France.

Beyond a competitive compensation package, we offer:

Flexibility, with remote and hybrid work options (3 days at the client’s office)

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.

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.

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.