Project Manager / Project Director

Company

SUEZ is a global leader in the water and waste management sectors. For more than 160 years, we have been operating across 40 countries, employing over 45,000 people — all united by a single objective: to protect our resources and improve quality of life wherever we operate. The Digital Solutions entity of SUEZ is a key differentiator for the Group, offering our customers digital solutions designed to improve operational performance and reduce environmental footprint. We support local authorities and businesses in their environmental and circular transitions, facilitating access to more sustainable consumption.

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, and leverage data to improve field operations.

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

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

Education and Qualifications

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