Nature Project Manager M/F

Bel; Suresnes; Sur place; EUR 50 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading agri-food company is seeking a Nature Project Manager to drive positive transformation in climate, water, and biodiversity. This role involves coordinating sustainability projects, managing partnerships, and ensuring stakeholder alignment. Ideal candidates will have a degree in agronomy or agricultural engineering and at least five years of relevant experience. Strong project management and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in sustainability and agricultural transformation.
• Experience with NGOs or cross-sector partnerships is a plus.
• Strong project management skills with planning and execution.

Responsabilités

• Coordinate nature-related projects focused on regenerative agriculture.
• Ensure progression of key projects and alignment with corporate sustainability objectives.
• Mobilize internal stakeholders and external partners for nature-positive initiatives.
• Manage long-term partnership projects with WWF France.

Connaissances

Sustainability issues understanding

Project management

Communication skills

Collaborative mindset

Adaptability

Formation

Degree in agronomy, agricultural engineering, or related discipline

Description du poste

Company Overview

The Bel Group is a major player in the food industry through portions of dairy, fruit and plant-based products, and one of the world leaders in branded cheeses. Its portfolio of differentiated and internationally recognized brands includes The Laughing Cow®, Kiri®, Babybel®, Boursin® Nurishh®, Pom'Potes® and GoGo squeeZ®, as well as some 30 local brands. Together, these brands helped the Group generate sales of €3.74 billion in 2024.

Do you want to join a company with strong brands that puts consumers and responsibility at the heart of the decision‑making process? Then Bel is made for you!

Are you bold, pragmatic, and determined? Do you want to contribute to the transformation of an international agri‑food company? Them come join us and measure the impact of your talent and energy in realizing an ambitious and sustainable company project!

#IWorkForAllForGood

Position Overview

As Nature Project Manager, you will contribute to Bel Group’s ambition to drive positive transformation in climate, water, and biodiversity, with a strong focus on regenerative agriculture ambition. Working alongside with various teams internally (sustainability, purchasing, marketing, sales…) and externally (environment experts, NGO, public organizations …) you will help bring our strategic roadmap to life through impactful projects and meaningful collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Support the Strategic Vision: Coordinate nature‑related projects (water, climate, biodiversity) especially on regenerative agriculture, ensuring full alignment with Bel’s corporate mission and sustainability objectives.
• Drive Roadmap Implementation: Ensure the effective progression of key projects by coordinating and monitoring initiatives within the regenerative agriculture roadmap on all planet boundaries challenges, ensuring milestones are achieved and results are delivered within agreed timelines.
• Stakeholder Alignment: Mobilize internal stakeholders (especially purchasing teams) as well as external partners around the ambition, roadmap, priorities, and required resources. Facilitate and animate steering committees and cross‑functional project teams to build engagement and momentum for nature‑positive initiatives.
• Coordinate WWF France Partnership: Manage and implement collaborative projects long‑term partnership with WWF France, with a strong focus on the regenerative agriculture program ensuring it delivers transformational outcomes for food system transition.

Qualifications

• Degree in agronomy, agricultural engineering, or a related discipline.
• At least 5 years of professional experience in sustainability and agricultural transformation (notably regenerative agriculture), ideally within FMCG, the food industry, or consultancy.
• Prior experience working alongside or within NGOs, cross‑sector partnerships, or matrixed international organizations is a plus.

Professional Skills & Technical Know‑How

• Strong understanding of sustainability issues, agricultural systems, sustainable sourcing practices, and planetary boundaries.
• Experience in deploying sustainability roadmaps.
• Strong project management skills: planning, execution, performance tracking, and reporting.
• Collaborative mindset and excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage, influence, and motivate diverse teams and external partners.
• Strong communication and storytelling abilities, capable of translating technical topics into accessible language for non‑expert audiences.
• Comfortable with public speaking, group facilitation, and running cross‑functional project meetings.
• Autonomous, proactive, and collaborative, with a pragmatic and solution‑oriented mindset.
• Adaptability and resilience in complex, fast‑evolving environments.

Specific Skills

• Excellent written and spoken English.

If you are passionate about making an impact and driving operational excellence in a global environment, we would love to hear from you!