As part of ACCOR's development in the lifestyle segment, Astore Equipment & Projects (AEP) is looking for a international Project Manager to join the Corporate teams based in Paris or London. Being part of the International Procurement Department, AEP is in charge of coordinating FF&E/OS&E purchases for new openings in Europe.

Reporting to the AEP Europe Director and under the supervision of the area managers, you will carry out the following duties:

• After the signing of the contract, liaise with the project owner
• Participates in feasibility and prepares preliminary estimates
• Preparation of orders for FF&E, OS&E and specific equipments and ensures their logistical follow-up until the installation on site.
• Follow-up of the administration of each project ranging from the quote to the service order with its modifications to the follow-up of the invoicing.
• Realization and management of the various financial tables of budget / expenses, follow-up of invoices.
• Creation and update of the product listing
• Update of budget monitoring and produce summary documents to the client
• Create, implement and maintain tools that will allow for detailed tracking and reporting of all projects. Make information easily accessible to stakeholders and find ways to continually find improvements.
• Management of administrative and financial deadlines of contracts.
• Miscellaneous administrative declarations and formalities related to international procurement.
• Management of external stakeholders and supplier relations.
• Organization of development sessions with project management and operation.
• Works in consultation with the Technical and Design, International Purchasing, Management Control and Legal departments.
• Be the qualitative guardian of the ‘Hotel Brand-Standards Package’ (supported by D&TS)
• Organizes the financial closure of its projects.

 

Skills

• Knowledge of technical terms of building and phasing
• Writing skills
• Mastery of office tools including spreadsheets
• In-depth knowledge of hotel equipment categories
• In-depth knowledge of international lifestyle hotel concepts and Food & Beverage concepts
• Knowledge of construction standards and security
• good steward
• proven project management skills
• fluency in English and preferably one other language

 

Soft skills

• very rigorous and curious
• autonomous and dynamic
• agile, you know how to adapt
• humble and know how to work as a team
• you like challenges, train and be trained,
• have strong interpersonal & communication skills
• You can keep the broad overview, whilst also having an eye for detail
• organized, able to work under pressure and remotely
• You are flexible to travel regularly

 

Education:

you have at least a Bachelor degree in Architecture or engineering school / university

or a Bachelor Degree in business school specialized in purchasing or hospitality

 

Experience:

You have at least 5 years of experience as an FF&E/ OS&E/ technical project manager of a specialized hotel developer or operator or consultancy firm.

Experience in a reputable hotel procurement agency with international exposure is preferred.

 

 

• Languages: English fluent mandatory, French would be a plus

• Type of contract: Permanent

• Hours of work: full-time

• Location: Paris or London Accor headquarters. Regular travel abroad. Home office up to 3 days a week.

• Package : Fixed salary on a 13 months basis + bonus scheme 

• Other advantages: collective profit-sharing, meal allowance