Project Manager - Project Director H/F SUEZ

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

Context

Within Suez Digital Solutions, the Major Projects department brings together experienced Project Directors capable of delivering complex projects in France and internationally, supported by multidisciplinary teams and developing talent.

The team works on strategic projects aimed at designing and deploying digital solutions (data, software, remote management, IoT) to:

- optimize the management and performance of water and waste services;

-connect and monitor critical infrastructure;

-leverage data to improve field operations.

In this context, we are looking for a Project Manager / Project Director able to secure execution, structure complexity, and drive overall project success.

Purpose of the Role

You are responsible for the overall success of major projects, from initial scoping through to operational implementation. Beyond project management, your role is to:

- bring clarity in complex environments
- align stakeholders with sometimes divergent interests
- ensure technical, contractual, and financial commitments are met
- establish strong client relationships

You transform complex projects into concrete, operational deliverables.

Main Responsibilities

Project Leadership

-Take full responsibility for project delivery (cost, timeline, quality, risks)

- Define and lead governance (steering committees, project boards, executive reporting)

- Structure and secure project trajectories in complex environments

- Ensure compliance with contractual commitments

Management and Coordination

- Lead multidisciplinary teams (technical, business, partners, subcontractors)

- Bring together stakeholders without direct hierarchical authority

- Make decisions and prioritize in demanding contexts

- Create conditions for sustainable collective performance

Financial and Contract Management

-Manage project P&L (margin, budget, cash flow)

-Anticipate risks and deviations

-Lead contractual changes (amendments, negotiations)

-Contribute to overall financial performance

Cross-functional Contribution

-Participate in pre-sales phases for strategic projects

-Capitalize on lessons learned

-Contribute to improving project management practices

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Education
Master's degree (Engineering or equivalent - Bac +5)
Project management certification is a plus

Experience & Skills
Experience in project management, ideally in complex environments
Good understanding of digital environments (software, SCADA, remote management, smart metering, etc.)
Strong knowledge of contractual and financial matters
Experience managing or coordinating multidisciplinary teams

Key Qualities
Leadership and strong sense of responsibility
Analytical mindset and holistic vision
Rigor and organizational skills
Ability to handle demanding contexts with perspective and control
Strong interpersonal skills and team spirit

Languages
Professional proficiency in English is required
French is a strong asset (or required depending on project context), particularly for interactions with local teams and stakeholders
What Will Make the Difference
Ability to bring clarity in complex situations
Capacity to engage diverse stakeholders without direct authority
Ability to balance operational rigor with human relationships
A posture combining strategic vision and hands-on execution

Why Join Suez Digital Solutions?
Projects with strong environmental and societal impact
Exposure to strategic and international challenges
Rich project environments combining field operations and technology
A central role with real autonomy and visibility