Strategic Project Manager
About Us
At Nextlane, we don’t just develop software solutions – we create the future of the automotive industry.
We are a company that combines advanced technology with a clear vision: simplifying and digitizing every step of the automotive customer journey, empowering manufacturers and dealerships to thrive in a constantly evolving market.
We believe in the value of every team member, offering opportunities for you to develop and contribute to meaningful solutions.
So… What does it mean to be a #Nextlaner?
Be part of a growth-oriented culture.
Collaborate with colleagues from all over the world.
Believe in the Power of ideas and the diversity of thought.
Be committed to provide an environment where you can learn, grow, and collaborate on projects that make a global impact.
Our success is measured not just by results, but also by the growth and satisfaction of those who are part of our company.
At Nextlane, you’ll have the opportunity to innovate, push boundaries, and work on solutions that are transforming the automotive world.
What We're Looking For:
We are looking for a Strategic Project Manager to act as the right hand of the Regional VP France, supporting him in driving strategic priorities, structuring initiatives, and ensuring execution excellence. This role blends strategy, project management, executive support, and sales operations orchestration. It is designed for a highly structured, analytical, and business-minded profile who can move seamlessly between high-level strategy and hands-on execution. The position offers high exposure, a deep understanding of the business, and close collaboration with Sales, Finance, Marketing, RevOps, and Executive Leadership.
Key Responsibilities
1. Strategy & Executive Support
Support the Regional VP Sales France in defining and structuring sales strategy, priorities, and regional roadmaps.
Prepare executive-level presentations, business reviews, QBRs, board decks, and strategic memos.
Translate strategic objectives into clear action plans, initiatives, and timelines.
Act as a strategic sounding board, bringing structured thinking, data, and insights to key decisions.
2. Project & Initiative Management
Own and drive cross-functional strategic projects (go-to-market initiatives, sales transformation projects, process improvements, tooling changes, etc.).
Structure projects end-to-end: objectives, milestones, stakeholders, risks, and deliverables.
Ensure execution discipline, follow-up on actions, deadlines, and ownership.
Anticipate risks and proactively escalate issues to ensure delivery.
3. Sales Performance & Business Analysis
Support sales performance monitoring (pipeline, forecasts, KPIs, productivity).
Build and maintain clear dashboards, analyses, and insights to support decision-making.
Prepare monthly / quarterly business reviews with strong narrative and data clarity.
Coordinate with RevOps and Finance on forecasting, reporting, and data accuracy.
4. Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Coordination
Act as a key interface between the Regional VP Sales and internal stakeholders (Sales teams, RevOps, Finance, Marketing, HR).
Ensure alignment between regional initiatives and company-wide priorities.
Prepare and follow up on leadership meetings, steering committees, and key reviews.
Drive clarity, accountability, and communication across stakeholders.
5. Operating Rhythm & Governance
Help establish and sustain a strong sales operating rhythm (weekly, monthly, quarterly cadences).
Track decisions, action items, and commitments.
Support governance on key initiatives and ensure structured execution.
Required Profile Experience
2-4 years of experience in Strategy, Consulting, Project Management, Sales Operations, or similar roles.
Strong exposure to Sales, Go-To-Market, or Revenue organizations, ideally in a B2B / SaaS / Tech environment.
Experience working closely with senior leadership or executive stakeholders.
Core Skills
Excellent structuring and problem-solving skills.
Outstanding presentation and storytelling skills (PowerPoint / Google Slides).
Strong project management capabilities with a proven ability to drive execution.
High analytical skills; comfortable working with numbers, KPIs, and business data.
Ability to manage multiple topics simultaneously with rigor and prioritization.
Soft Skills
High level of autonomy, ownership, and accountability.
Strong business judgment and discretion.
Excellent communication skills; able to interact confidently with senior leaders.
Pragmatic, proactive, and solution-oriented mindset.
Ability to challenge constructively while remaining supportive and aligned.
Languages
Excellent level of French and English required (written and spoken).
Our Recruitment Process:
15-minute introductory call with our Talent Acquisition Specialist.
HR Interview (30m)
Hiring Manager Interview
Final Interview
What We Offer:
We understand that flexibility and trust are essential for our teams. Here are some of the benefits we offer:
🏡 Remote Work: Up to 3 days a week! Home based work subsidies
🤝 Referral Bonus: €1500 for every talent you refer (after probation period).
🍱 Digital meal voucher: card (face value of 11 euros).
⚕️ Premium family health insurance with WTW.
🚇 Premium offices and Locations.
📚 Continuous Learning: Access to our internal platform for continuous development.
🚇 100% reimbursement of your public transport subscriptions (up to €150/month).
🌴 Additional vacation days (RTT).
Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
At Nextlane, we are committed to creating a space where everyone feels valued and respected. We firmly believe that diversity in experiences and backgrounds strengthens our culture and drives innovation.
Support for people with disabilities. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, let us know so we can provide the best possible experience.
Equal opportunities for all: We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Join Nextlane and become part of the technological revolution in the automotive industry.
Discover why we are a great place to develop your talent!
- Department
- Go-To-Market
- Locations
- France - Paris
- Remote status
- Hybrid
About Nextlane
At Nextlane, we connect every part of the automotive value chain—dealers, OEMs, dealer groups, and technology partners—through one open, secure, and smart platform for automotive retail software.
Our platform removes fragmentation by unifying DMS and CRM workflows into one connected Sales and After-Sales ecosystem—ensuring consistent data, smoother integrations, and more efficient operations across sales, service, and back-office teams.
AI is increasingly embedded across our solutions, enhancing how dealers and OEMs work every day. New AI-driven capabilities improve quality, automate routine tasks, and strengthen data accuracy—bringing more intelligence and speed to sales and after-sales processes.
Built on a cloud-native architecture, the Nextlane Platform delivers the scalability, security, and performance modern dealerships and OEMs need. It connects our DMS and CRM solutions with OEM systems and third-party apps, ensuring compliance, uptime, and future-ready innovation.
With 700 experts supporting 10,000 dealerships in 11 countries and integrating 60+ OEM brands, Nextlane is Europe’s largest connected automotive software platform—accelerating digital transformation and continuous operational improvement.
Our growing Partner Ecosystem brings together leading third-party innovators to extend platform value—helping dealerships automate workflows, boost performance, enhance customer experiences, and stay ahead of industry change.