Senior Project Manager South Africa

HDF Energy; Blanquefort; Sur place; EUR 60 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading renewable energy firm is seeking a Senior Project Manager based in France to drive complex hydrogen energy projects. The successful candidate will oversee project development from inception to financial closure, managing budgets, compliance, and stakeholder engagement. Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential for success in this fast-paced environment. Join a company committed to climate change and sustainable energy transformation.

Prestations

Innovative work environment

Participation in cutting-edge projects

Role in sustainable energy transformation

Qualifications

• Ability to guide and motivate cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication skills with internal stakeholders.
• Strong organization and priority management skills.
• Proven problem-solving abilities and risk anticipation.
• Adaptable in complex environments and under pressure.

Responsabilités

• Manage project cost estimates and budget optimization.
• Prepare and obtain permission approvals.
• Organize consultations with local authorities.
• Develop and maintain project schedules.
• Oversee project development up to financial closing.
• Ensure compliance with quality and safety commitments.
• Coordinate internal and external stakeholders.
• Improve project management tools and processes.

Connaissances

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Collaboration

Results-oriented

Description du poste

Overview

Location: Johannesburg (flexibility to travel within Africa and Europe)

Join HDF Energy, a global pioneer in hydrogen power, and help drive the energy transition. As a Senior Project Manager, you will lead complex projects in the renewable energy sector, leveraging agile methodologies to optimize processes and outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Managing project cost estimates and identifying budget optimization opportunities.
• Preparing and obtaining approval for administrative and environmental permit applications.
• Organizing consultation processes with local authorities and stakeholders to secure the necessary approvals.
• Developing and maintaining the project development schedule, ensuring key milestones are met.
• Overseeing the project development phase up to financial closing.
• Ensuring compliance with quality, health, safety, and environmental commitments at every stage.
• Coordinating all internal and external stakeholders (technical teams, finance, legal, local partners, etc.).
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of project management tools and processes within HDF.

Your key strengths for success in this role

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to guide and motivate cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills when engaging with internal stakeholders, authorities, and local partners.
• Strong sense of organization and priority management, with a focus on meeting deadlines and project milestones.
• Analytical mindset and proven problem-solving abilities, anticipating risks and identifying effective solutions.
• High level of adaptability in complex and fast-changing environments.
• Strong collaboration skills, fostering a positive and productive team dynamic.
• Clear results-oriented mindset with a commitment to quality.
• Ability to perform under pressure with resilience and maintain focus during critical project phases.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of an innovative and fast-growing company committed to combating climate change.
• Work on cutting-edge hydrogen and renewable energy projects.
• Play a key role in the sustainable energy transformation of a strategic African country.