IT Project Manager (AI) W/M

Are you looking to have an impact on the daily life of millions of entrepreneurs in France (and tomorrow in Europe)?

Are you looking for a work environment that values trust, proactivity, and autonomy?

Are our Engineering principles aligned with your vision?

Then Pennylane is the right place for you !

Our vision

We aim to become the most beloved financial Operating System of French SMEs and Accounting Firms (and soon, European ones).

We help entrepreneurs rid themselves of time-consuming tasks related to accounting and finance while providing them with access to key financial information to assist in making the best decisions for their business.

About us

Pennylane is one of the fastest growing Fintechs in France (and soon to be in Europe!)

In 5 years of existence, we've managed to :

Make ourselves known as a groundbreaking accounting and financial software for small businesses and their accountants

Raise a total of €400 millions, including from Sequoia, the famous fund from the Silicon Valley who invested early in companies like Google, Facebook, Airbnb, Stripe, Paypal and much more...

Grow from 7 cofounders to 1000 happy Pennylaners : we're now recognized as one of the greatest places to work in France (and also remotely), with a 4.6/5 rating on Glassdoor.

Build an international environment with more than 25 nationalities, with a strong remote-friendly culture, where 30% of the employees are already working from all parts of Europe

Earn the trust of thousands of customers and accounting firms and obtain outstanding ratings

Already more than 900,000 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and over 6000 accounting firms use Pennylane in France!

Missions

Training, enablement & adoption

• Design and deliver AI training programs for all functions (content, workshops, live sessions, materials).
• Create and maintain operational documentation: guides, playbooks, FAQ, prompt examples, "do & don't".
• Provide hands-on support to teams to select the right uses and embed them into workflows.
• Build an AI literacy culture and encourage teams to surface opportunities from the field.

Process improvement & AI use-case delivery

• Identify AI opportunities to improve internal processes (Tech, Product, Sales, Support, Ops, Finance...).
• Serve as the main internal point of contact regarding AI governance for any internal business initiatives

AI tooling & integration into the IS

• Evaluate, select, and deploy AI tools and/or components (cloud AI services, assistants, automations) aligned with business needs and compliance constraints.
• Participate to the development, configuration, or customization of internal tools: quality, security, scalability, UX.
• Work with technical teams and support functions to integrate tools into existing systems (SaaS, workflows, knowledge bases).

Governance, security & compliance

• Define and enforce an AI governance framework: usage rules, data classification, contractual requirements, access management, traceability.
• Implement security measures to prevent uncontrolled usage (data leakage risks, Shadow AI, unsafe practices).
• Track evolving AI risks (technical, legal, privacy) and continuously improve standards.
• Lead tool rationalization (AI, automation, knowledge): map the landscape, identify redundancies, propose decisions.
• Pilot AI costs with the FP&A business partner: track spend (licenses, usage-based, etc.), allocate costs when relevant, set targets and guardrails.

Watch, innovation & knowledge sharing

• Maintain active watch on AI trends, emerging risks, and best practices for enterprise adoption.
• Build a network of relevant contacts (experts, communities, partners) when useful.
• Structure and run knowledge-sharing rituals: retrospectives, demos, use-case catalog.

Skills

• Strong experience (typically 4+ years) delivering IT / business transformation, operational efficiency, rationalization, and/or knowledge management programs, ideally in complex environments.
• Solid understanding of AI tooling (LLMs, assistants, automation) and how to integrate it into workflows.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills: turn ambiguous requests into measurable execution plans.
• Excellent communication and training skills, able to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Pragmatic approach: maximize value while controlling risk.
• Autonomous and outcome-driven: deliver and drive adoption, not just framing.
• Ability to influence and align business and technical stakeholders.
• Strong sense of responsibility for data protection, privacy, and security (classification, access, contracting, risk).
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, multi-stakeholder, high-growth environment.

• Fluent in English and French (written and spoken).
• Strong plus: experience deploying AI solutions in an enterprise context (use cases, tooling, change, impact measurement).

What do we do to make your work life easier

Wherever you are based, you will get 25 vacations days paid by Pennylane

You'll have a competitive compensation package

You'll get company shares to enjoy a piece of the success story you're building with us

You'll have a budget to turn your home into a more comfortable workspace, as well as a monthly allowance to work from a coworking space whenever you feel like it

⛹ Through our partner Gymlib, you'll have access to 8000 fitness spaces in Europe and more than 300 activities related to wellness

GB You'll have access to Busuu to perfect your English or your French

You'll get the latest Apple equipment

Depending on the teams and the requirements of the position - you'll be able to work remotely from your country of residence, as long as it is in Europe and within a maximum time difference of two hours from the CET time zone

We are committed to regularly coming together for company events such as Tech Days (which bring remote Pennylaners together every 3 months) or our annual company seminar, fostering significant moments of cohesion for everyone.

If you are based in France, you will have a French contract following French regulation on top of the additional perks : 6 to 12 RTT, 5 weeks PTOs, lunch credits (Swile), Alan Blue healthcare cover and regular events in cities where Pennylaners are mostly presents (Lyon, Bordeaux, Nantes...)

We're working on providing those last advantages to our people based outside of France as well, but it can be quite more complex depending on different countries.

Who are we looking for ?

To thrive at Pennylane, you need :

-To speak English (level is assessed and appreciated according to the department you're applying to)

-To be energized by an ever-shifting work environment

-To be highly collaborative (within your team or other stakeholders)

-Sufficiently experienced to prioritize business-led actions on your day to day activity

We know that some people are less likely to apply than others, if they don't feel like they meet the full list of criteria.

If you're hesitating, we encourage you to apply : who knows, it might be the start of a meaningful and long-lasting collaboration.

Important information for candidates

Recruitment scam attempts are on the rise. We invite you to remain vigilant during your exchanges.

Applications through official channels only : apply exclusively through our job postings published on our official platforms (career site, official partner pages).

Always verify the sender's email address : our communications are sent from professional email addresses with the domains @pennylane.com or @pennylane-partners.com

We will never ask you for payment or financial information

(bank details, payment for an interview, equipment purchases, etc.) as part of the recruitment process. If such a request is made to you, it is fraudulent. We invite you to not respond and to report it to us immediately .

We also want to emphasize that we fully embrace diversity, equity and inclusion and that we're doing our best to create a safe and inclusive environment.

We are committed to providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of gender, sexual orientation, origin, disabilities, or any other traits that make you who you are. If anything, diversity makes us a more fun place to work at.