IT Project Associate Team Lead, Pennylane
Financial operating system for European SMEs
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Financial operating system for European SMEs
501-1000 employees
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501-1000 employees
Company mission
To build the leading financial tool for European SMEs.
Role
Who you are
- Proven experience as an IT Lead/IT Project Manager, or similar role in a fast-growing SaaS or tech environment
- Experience managing operational IT projects and cross-functional initiatives
- Previous experience leading or mentoring technical teams is a strong plus
- Strong hands-on experience with SaaS administration tools such as Google Workspace, Jamf, Slack, Notion, Okta, and Cloudflare Zero Trust
- Solid understanding of Identity & Access Management concepts, including SSO and SCIM
- Comfortable working in Apple/macOS environments
- Good understanding of IT security, access governance, and compliance frameworks such as ISO 27001 or SOC 2
- Familiarity with AI tools, LLMs, automation workflows, and enterprise AI adoption practices
- Scripting and automation skills (Bash/Zsh, Python) are considered a strong plus
- Strong ownership mindset with the ability to drive topics end-to-end
- Pragmatic and solution-oriented approach balancing security, scalability, and user experience
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Rigorous approach to documentation, operational quality, and continuous improvement
- Strong prioritization and organizational skills in fast-moving environments
- Fluent in both English and French (written and spoken)
- 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
- If you’re hesitating, we encourage you to apply : who knows, it might be the start of a meaningful and long-lasting collaboration
What the job involves
- As the IT Project Manager, you will lead the IT Project team and drive operational excellence across projects, security, compliance, and internal tooling
- You will foster a collaborative, autonomous, and high-performance culture while supporting the growth and development of team members through coaching, training, and clear prioritization
- You will ensure strong execution, ownership, and continuous improvement across the team’s daily operations and long-term initiatives
- IT Infrastructure & Architecture
- You will oversee the administration, security, and evolution of Pennylane’s core IT infrastructure and SaaS ecosystem:
- Administering and securing key platforms such as Okta, Cloudflare Zero Trust, Google Workspace, and other critical SaaS tools
- Managing Identity & Access Management processes through SSO and SCIM
- Defining scalable governance standards for configuration, change management, and platform reliability
- Improving resilience through monitoring, automation, and continuity-oriented practices
- Project Management & Operational Excellence
- You will lead initiatives aimed at improving scalability, efficiency, and operational quality across the IT organization:
- Driving workflow optimization and automation projects
- Managing and delivering cross-functional IT projects with clear milestones and measurable outcomes
- Maintaining high-quality documentation and internal knowledge bases
- Reducing operational overhead through standardization and process improvements
- AI & Innovation
- You will play a key role in shaping AI adoption within the Security / IT department:
- Identifying impactful AI use cases across IT operations and workflows
- Deploying approved AI tools while ensuring safe and responsible usage
- Defining AI governance standards in collaboration with the internal AI committee
- Building AI literacy through training, documentation, and operational best practices
- Monitoring emerging AI trends, risks, and enterprise adoption patterns
- Reducing Shadow AI usage through governance, communication, and technical controls
- Security, Compliance & Governance
- You will ensure that all IT operations remain aligned with Pennylane’s security and compliance standards:
- Maintaining and enforcing policies aligned with ISO 27001 and DORA requirements
- Overseeing access reviews, security audits, and remediation tracking
- Supporting audit preparation and compliance evidence collection
- Promoting pragmatic security practices balancing protection, scalability, and user experience
- Managing Shadow IT usage through clear governance and communication
- IT Fleet Management
- You will oversee the management and security posture of Pennylane’s IT fleet:
- Administering the Apple/macOS environment through Jamf
- Managing device hardening, inventory accuracy, tagging, and compliance monitoring
- Ensuring fleet security policies and updates are consistently enforced
- Vendor Management & Budget Ownership
- You will manage external vendors and contribute to operational cost efficiency:
- Managing supplier relationships and service quality
- Tracking and optimizing the IT Project budget
- Evaluating new tools and solutions based on operational impact, risks, and scalability
- Collaboration & Cross-Functional Work
- You will collaborate closely with the IT Support, Security Compliance, AppSec, and FinSec teams to align processes, tooling, and operational priorities across Pennylane
- You will contribute to onboarding/offboarding processes, automation initiatives, training programs, and company-wide security practices while acting as a key stakeholder for cross-functional IT projects
- The IT Project team is part of the broader Security / IT department at Pennylane
- The team is responsible for designing, securing, and scaling Pennylane’s internal IT foundations, including tooling, access management, automation, fleet management, and compliance initiatives
- The team works closely with IT Support and collaborates daily with Security Compliance, Application Security, and Finance Security teams to support a fast-growing and highly collaborative environment
- This role is critical to scaling Pennylane’s IT operations while maintaining a high level of security, operational excellence, and automation across the company
Our take
In multiple mature markets, companies have been using QuickBooks, Xero and other SaaS solutions for accounting, but it is a fragmented industry with each country using its own software solution. In France, there is no definitive SaaS solution for accounting.
Pennylane wants to overhaul current tools and modernise the tech stack of accounting firms, by connecting directly with third-party services that hold valuable information. Accounting firms can use Pennylane collaboratively by accessing the platform to centralise receipts, create invoices and automate tasks. Instead of sending information back and forth with spreadsheets and photo attachments, both clients and accounting firms can interact directly on the platform.
Pennylane has a significant market opportunity ahead, with an ambitious goal to become the preferred management platform for European companies. The company already claims an impressive number of customers and strong backing which will allow it to further develop its platform and expand to other markets in Europe.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
25% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 8 rounds)
Jan 2026
$203.3m
SERIES E
Apr 2025
$87.1m
LATE VC
Total funding: $468.8m
Company benefits
- Work remotely from anywhere in Europe, as long as your contract allows you to
- Company shares to enjoy a piece of the success story you're building with us
- 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
- Access to 8000 fitness spaces in Europe and more than 300 activities related to wellness through our partner Gymlib
- Access to Busuu to perfect your english or your french
- The latest Apple equipment
- Be part of a vibrant social community: we do lots of sports together (running, climbing...), we love to hang out and have a drink together (Thursday afterwork drinks on our rooftop is a usual thing)
- Twice-a-year company seminars
- Wonderful office in the center of Paris
- 10 additional days off (to the 25 standard ones) for those based in France
- Lunch credits (Swile card) to buy your favorite food every day, for those based in France
- Great healthcare cover (Alan Blue) to take care of yourself and your family, for those based in France
Company HQ
Chaussée-d'Antin, Paris, France
Leadership
Arthur Waller
(Co-founder & CEO)Founded PriceMatch in 2012, and progressed from Product Owner to Senior Product Owner at Booking.com between 2015-2018. Co-founded Pennylane in 2020.
Felix Blossier
(Co-founder & COO)Founding Partner of PriceMatch in 2012 and experience as Director General of the French Treasury from 2018-2020. Co-founded Pennylane in 2020.
Tancrède Besnard
(Co-founder & CPO)Co-founded PriceMatch in 2012. Experience as Product Manager for Booking.com between 2016-2018, and current advisor for Predictus. Co-founded Pennylane in 2020.
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