Principal Transport Modeller / Project Manager

Aimsun is an international leader in digital mobility solutions for transportation authorities, highway agencies, public transit operators and consultancies. Aimsun’s simulation and predictive data analytics help customers to understand transportation network performance, to predict its future evolution, and to support decision making.

Whether the scope of the project is setting up cloud-based regional planning frameworks, supporting real-time traffic management, or simulating the impact of driverless cars, Aimsun is always working at the frontier of new technology to optimize smart, sustainable mobility.

Aimsun is expanding its Paris office and seeking an experienced Principal Transport Modeller / Project Manager to lead the delivery of innovative transport modelling projects across France.

This is a client-facing role that combines technical expertise with strong project management skills.

Benefits of working at Aimsun:

• Restaurant vouchers, private health insurance and life insurance
• Dedicated HR support
• Modern, comfortable offices in central locations
• Collaborative, horizontal company organization, where feedback is encouraged
• Good corporate stewardship - Aimsun is a company you can be proud to work for, whose business mission is to use technology to improve the urban and natural environment

Responsibilities:

• Project Management: Actively manage transport modelling projects for public and private sector clients, ensuring delivery aligns with Aimsun’s project governance processes.

• Technical Delivery: Support the development and application of transport models using Aimsun Next and other modelling tools, including tasks such as model building, calibration/validation, testing, auditing, and analysis of outputs.

• Client Engagement: Build and maintain strong client relationships to ensure successful project outcomes and identify future opportunities.

• Reporting & Proposals: Interpret data and prepare clear, high-quality technical reports and proposals for clients.

• Innovation: Contribute to Aimsun Live and Aimsun Solutions projects as part of a multidisciplinary global team.

• Team Leadership: Mentor and support junior team members, including line management responsibilities, to develop technical skills and career potential.

• Compliance: Adhere to Aimsun’s policies, processes, and guidelines relevant to your role.

Must-haves:

• Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline such as Engineering, Geography, Mathematics, Sciences, or Data Science/Computing.
• Master’s degree is desirable.
• Proven experience in project management and governance.
• Strong technical background in transport modelling, ideally with Aimsun Next (experience with other modelling software also considered).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and French (both essential for client-facing work).
• Team leadership and mentoring experience.
• Coding/programming skills (e.g., Python, C++, or scripting for automation).

Nice-to-haves:

• Masters Degree.
• Additional languages provided there is a strong command.

Aimsun is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or job applicant based on race, political affiliation, religion, nationality, gender, physical or mental health status, disability or age.