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QUICK ANSWER: WHAT IS THIS JOB?
PALO IT is hiring an AI Native Project Delivery Lead in Paris, France (hybrid) to own end-to-end project delivery from pre-sales engagement to final handover. The role requires at least 8 years of experience leading software delivery in agile, iterative contexts, strong client-facing leadership, and comfort embedding PALO IT's Gen-e²™ AI-first delivery practices https://www.palo-it.com/en/services/gen-e2 into everyday project governance.
ABOUT PALO IT
At PALO IT, we don’t just build software, we invent the AI-first future of enterprises. As a global technology consultancy, our patented Gen-e²™ methodology https://www.palo-it.com/en/blog/agentic-orchestration-whitepaper puts AI at the core of everything we do, transforming how businesses design, deliver, and evolve digital solutions.
We are a diverse collective of 450+ AI-native professionals across 11 offices, united by our commitment to excellence, integrity, and positive impact. Proudly independent since 2009, we combine agility and global reach, pioneering the “agentic organization” model we implement for our clients.
WHAT DOES AN AI NATIVE PROJECT DELIVERY LEAD DO AT PALO IT?
As an AI Native Project Delivery Lead within PALO IT in Paris, you own end-to-end project delivery, from pre-sales engagement through to final handover, driving AI-augmented innovation and seamless execution at every phase. Your responsibilities include:
- Ensure project transparency. Share clear KPIs with teams and clients to track progress and anticipate risks.
- Lead project advancement. Maintain a clear view on requirements and milestones; unblock teams proactively.
- Guarantee service quality. Support PALO IT Labs teams, relay client feedback, and facilitate resolution of blockers.
- Be a trusted advisor for clients. Build strong, strategic partnerships aligned with their business goals.
- Partner with account management. Oversee financial performance (P&L) to secure sustainable project success.
- Facilitate cross-stakeholder communication. Serve as the central contact for senior client stakeholders, internal teams, and commercial leadership.
- Drive key reporting and governance. Document and share progress, risks, and decisions effectively.
- Host collaborative workshops. Create alignment on objectives and working methods anchored in Gen-e²™.
- Coach and uplift your Gen-e²™ delivery team. Promote continuous improvement, embed Gen-e²™ practices, and lead ceremonies (plannings, reviews, retrospectives).
- Advise clients on product management. Help define vision, optimize backlogs, and maximize delivered value.
WHAT EXPERIENCE DO YOU NEED FOR THIS ROLE?
You're a strong fit for this AI Native Project Delivery Lead role if you have:
- At least 8 years of experience driving software delivery in agile and iterative contexts from discovery to maintenance as a natural leader.
- Excellent direction-setting and communication skills organizing teams and aligning objectives to boost efficiency and project outcomes.
- A deep understanding of clients' strategic and business context, enabling you to anticipate needs and adopt their point of view.
- Strong facilitation and dialogue skills, confidently engaging senior decision-makers and fostering smooth interaction across all stakeholders.
- Servant leadership practice situational awareness, conflict resolution, empowerment, and transparency in team dynamics.
- Comfort stepping into Scrum Master and/or Product Owner roles when needed.
- Ideally, a passion for Tech for Good (B Corp values), including accessibility, sustainability, and ethical AI.
- Fluency in English; additional languages are a plus.
PALO IT values diverse profiles and encourages you to apply even if you don't check every box, especially if you:
- Share your expertise at conferences or in Software Craftsmanship communities.
- Contribute to open source projects.
- Are passionate about eco-design, social challenges, and sustainable innovation.
- Engage in associations or meetups focused on humanity and the environment.
WHAT WE OFFER
- A playground matching your expertise missions chosen for their complexity, engineering excellence, and meaningful business and societal impact.
- Dedicated career coaching regular development check-ins and goal support.
- A demanding yet supportive technical community code reviews, pair programming, mentoring to raise development craft daily.
- Gen-e²™ skill ramp-up from week 1, fully integrated onboarding.
- Funded Microsoft, Anthropic and GitHub certifications.
- From idea to impact internal R&D labs, default open source culture, tech conferences, and innovation dojos to experiment and share.
…Plus:
- 🌍 Global career opportunities with cross-sector and multi-country missions, connecting 11 offices worldwide.
- 🏠 Remote-friendly arrangements depending on project needs, alternating client sites and the Paris République office for team collaboration.
- 🌱 Impact Academy — training on climate, digital responsibility, and accessibility embedded in everyday practices.
- 🤝 Solidarity engagements — team volunteering, skills sponsorship, and more.
- 🥗🩺 Benefits including Swile meal vouchers and Alan health insurance.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS ROLE
Is the AI Native Project Delivery Lead role remote or on-site? The role is hybrid, based in Paris, France, alternating between client sites and PALO IT's Wagram office depending on project needs.
How many years of experience are required for this role? At least 8 years of experience driving software delivery in agile and iterative contexts, from discovery through maintenance.
What does an AI Native Project Delivery Lead own at PALO IT? End-to-end project delivery from pre-sales engagement to final handover including client relationship management, P&L oversight with account management, governance and reporting, and coaching the Gen-e²™ delivery team.
Do I need to be a Scrum Master or Product Owner to apply? Not necessarily, but you should be comfortable stepping into either role when a project needs it.
What is Gen-e²™? Gen-e²™ is PALO IT's patented AI-first methodology, which puts AI at the core of how the company designs, delivers, and evolves digital solutions for clients.
What makes PALO IT different from other technology consultancies? PALO IT has been independent since 2009, employs 450+ AI-native professionals across 10 countries and 11 offices, is a certified B Corporation, and is pioneering the "agentic organization" model, the same model it implements for its clients.
What benefits come with this role? Dedicated career coaching, funded Microsoft and GitHub certifications, a Gen-e²™ skill ramp-up from week one, global mobility across 11 offices, remote-friendly arrangements, the Impact Academy, skills-based volunteering, plus Swile meal vouchers and Alan health insurance.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION
At PALO IT, diversity isn't just a value, it's our innovation engine. As a certified B Corp, PALO IT ensures equal opportunity and assesses candidates solely on skills, potential, and motivation. PALO IT welcomes and celebrates all identities and backgrounds without discrimination.
