Become a research and development project manager at Transdev

Discover the role of research and development project manager: responsibilities, skills, job prospects, and benefits of working at Transdev.

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Research and Development Project Manager: a career in innovation at the heart of mobility

The project manager plays a key role in supporting organizing authorities and companies in managing the challenges of transformation in the mobility sector. Thanks to you, we offer our customers creative solutions and innovative mobility services. Responsible for deploying digital services across our networks, you will optimize existing systems, monitor the most innovative digital technologies, and analyze our customers' needs in order to offer them multimodal and integrated services.

The main missions 

Leading innovative projects through the design and deployment of new mobility services.

Technology and market monitoring: analyzing market trends, identifying improvement opportunities, and integrating digital, sustainable, and multimodal solutions.
Needs analysis and experimentation: gathering user and transport authority needs and launching pilot projects.

Key skills for becoming a research and development project manager

Technical skills

Project management
Knowledge of digital technologies (IoT, data, AI…)
Ability to draft technical specifications and manage calls for tender

Savoir-être

Analytical and synthesis mindset
Creativity and sense of innovation
Leadership and ability to bring people together
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively

The advantages of being a research and development project manager

Career development: With Transdev, you benefit from training, opportunities for advancement, and daily support. Diversity of talent is valued, and you progress at the pace of this rich and rewarding profession.
Participation in structuring projects in smart territories.

Career opportunities at Transdev

The R&D project manager can progress to a number of positions: Innovation Manager, Digital Transformation Expert, etc.

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Join Transdev to move forward

Joining Transdev means becoming part of a team of committed women and men who serve others and contribute to a meaningful mission: mobility.

We are proud to transport 12.8 million people around the world every day thanks to simple, efficient, and environmentally friendly mobility solutions that support local communities.

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