Research and Collections Project Manager

Museum Studio brings together expertise across museums, exhibitions, publishing and visitor experiences. We work with cultural institutions, brands and other organisations to develop cultural projects in France and internationally, combining research, strategy, creative development and production.The opportunityWe are looking for a Project Manager who combines strong cultural research and writing skills with practical project management experience. You will contribute to the intellectual development of projects while coordinating the people, resources and deadlines needed to take them from initial analysis through to delivery.Your responsibilitiesManage cultural projects: define objectives, work plans and milestones; coordinate contributors; monitor schedules, budgets and deliverables; anticipate risks and propose solutions.Coordinate stakeholders: maintain clear communication between clients, researchers, curators, creative and production teams, and external partners. Prepare meetings, record decisions and follow up on actions.Conduct research: investigate historical, artistic and heritage subjects using academic literature, archives, institutional databases and primary sources. Assess source reliability, cross-check information and maintain accurate references.Develop content: translate complex research into clear notes, exhibition narratives, editorial materials and strategic presentations, adapting the format and tone to the intended audience.Organise documentation: structure research files, bibliographies, artwork or collection records and project materials so that information remains accessible and traceable.Support business development: contribute to proposals and tender presentations through cultural-sector benchmarking, contextual research and the preparation of clear recommendations.Monitor progress: produce project updates and group reporting, flagging outstanding decisions, dependencies and changes affecting delivery.International travel may be required.Your profileYou hold a master’s degree or equivalent in history, art history, heritage studies, cultural policy, cultural management or a related discipline, with initial relevant professional experience in a cultural institution, consultancy, museum, archive, publishing house or comparable environment.You bring:Rigorous research methods: experience analysing primary and secondary sources, assessing evidence critically and synthesising findings.Excellent writing skills: the ability to produce accurate, well-structured content and communicate complex subjects to specialist and broader audiences.Practical project coordination experience: confidence managing timelines, tracking budgets, following up with contributors and maintaining the quality of deliverables.Organisation and initiative: the ability to manage several priorities, identify problems early and work independently while collaborating with a team.Professional judgement: discretion, attention to detail and confidence working with varied and senior stakeholders.Fluency in French and English, both written and spoken, is required. Another language is an advantage.