Asset A&M & Development Manager

Overview

Lhyfe – Producer and Supplier of 100% Green Hydrogen

Are you eager to work on an exciting and meaningful project? When it comes to hydrogen, are you convinced of its importance for the energy transition? Do you want to join an international team driven by human and environmental values?

Founded in 2017, Lhyfe designs, builds, and operates facilities to produce green and renewable hydrogen. Our production process does not emit CO2, but it does produce oxygen. And oxygen means life! As the first producer and supplier of green and renewable hydrogen we are shaping our future by making a positive impact on the environment. At Lhyfe, we are convinced that we need to change things now. We work daily to ensure that the production of our hydrogen has a positive impact on the environment but also on local communities. Do you want to be a part of this social and environmental project? Join us!

We are currently looking for our future « Asset A&M & Development Manager » , located in Paris (or Nantes). Starting date: as soon as possible.

Your mission: Along with our CFO and the development team, your main mission is to:

• Prepare projects for sale to investors or strategic partners.
• Support negotiations with buyers, investors, and partners.
• Coordinate closing phases and post-transaction transfers.
• Optimize project sales by bringing assets to an appropriate level of maturity to maximize value.
• In coordination with the Head of Project Development, develop and maintain a strong, sustainable project portfolio aligned with the company’s strategy.

Main tasks and responsibilities

• Defines and implements development actions to maximize the economic, technical, and strategic value of projects prior to divestment.
• Identifies risks, bottlenecks, and improvement opportunities to enhance asset attractiveness.
• Contributes to the company’s investment/divestment strategy with market, financial, and operational insights.

Project Development

• In coordination with the Head of Project Development, contributes to project development by identifying new opportunities and participating in project steering and planning phases.

Project Preparation for Sale

• Structures projects to reach a level of maturity and development aligned with investor/acquirer expectations.
• Identifies value creation levers to optimize pricing, bankability, and asset attractiveness.
• Oversees the setup of data rooms and all technical, financial, legal, and contractual documentation required for transactions.
• Coordinates internal teams (technical, finance, legal, commercial) to ensure completeness and quality of disclosed information.

Transaction Process Management (M&A)

• Leads sale or equity entry processes: timeline, milestones, governance, and stakeholder coordination.
• Manages project due diligence in close collaboration with internal experts and external advisors.
• Ensures smooth communication with potential buyers, investors, and partners.
• Prepares and secures valuation materials, business plans, risk analyses, and transaction scenarios.

Negotiation Support

• Supports senior management in preparing and conducting negotiations with buyers, investors, and strategic partners.
• Provides analyses, recommendations, financial scenarios, and supporting arguments to optimize transaction terms.
• Ensures alignment between internal objectives, partner expectations, and regulatory and contractual constraints.

Closing Coordination & Post-Transaction Transfer

• Organizes and secures closing phases: contracting, compliance, execution, internal/external communication, and advisor coordination.
• Prepares and monitors post-closing steps: asset transfer, knowledge handover, and onboarding of acquiring teams.
• Ensures proper execution of contractual commitments and operational continuity.

Joining Lhyfe

• Being part of a bold, supportive & motivated international team sharing the same mindset.
• Join a project where innovation is at the heart of the activity.
• Evolve through international projects and career opportunities within a growing company.
• Diverse range of projects, space for participation and opportunities to contribute your ideas.

Skills and requirements

You hold a degree from an engineering school or a business school (Master’s level / Bac+5) and have at least 10 years of experience in purchasing/sales activities or infrastructure project development. Professional proficiency in English and French is required.

We strongly encourage you to apply if…

• you have a strong command of M&A processes, financial modeling, asset valuation, and due diligence (technical, financial, legal, ESG);
• you have a solid understanding of project environments (energy, industry, infrastructure, technology) and the challenges of negotiation and contract management;
• you enjoy building environments, innovation, and fast-growing contexts;
• you are eager to work on international projects and take initiative.

Driving license is required.

Values

Optimism, Courage and Solidarity: Values at the heart of Lhyfe. For us, diversity and inclusion are fundamental. We are convinced that the only way to work together successfully to achieve energy decarbonization is through competence and professional commitment. All our jobs are open to people with disabilities, and we welcome all applications without regard to any criteria other than professional qualifications.

Recruitment process

Step 1: Teams interview with Nele, HRBP

Step 2: Teams meeting with Maria, CFO

Step 3: On-site meeting at our offices to discover the working environment at Lhyfe