Integration Manager

Our client is a long-established European leader in sustainable energy solutions, with over four decades of innovation in high-performance systems for cogeneration, biomethane purification, and emissions treatment. Operating in more than 20 countries, they combine advanced technology with an unwavering ethical commitment to reducing environmental impact.

Sustainability is not only the focus of their products and services - it is embedded into their corporate DNA. Their philosophy is to make sustainability the “new normal”, integrating it into every process, decision, and objective. This ethos extends to their workplace culture, where people, planet, and performance are aligned in equal measure.

• MISSION --

The Country Integration Manager is responsible for leading the country's Operations and Integration organization, ensuring the achievement of business, financial, operational, and organizational objectives.

The role provides leadership across the Proposal, PMO, Construction, and Commissioning functions, ensuring full coordination of all project lifecycle phases, from bid development and contract award through project execution, commissioning, and final handover.

This position combines strong leadership, business planning, financial management, and project governance capabilities, contributing to the sustainable growth of the subsidiary and the achievement of the company's strategic objectives.

• RESPONSIBILITIES --

Organizational Leadership & People Management

• Lead and develop the country's Integration and Operations organization, ensuring appropriate capabilities, resources, and processes are in place.
• Directly manage and coordinate the leaders of: Proposal Management
• Project Management Office (PMO)
• Construction Management
• Commissioning Management
• Define objectives, KPIs, and development plans for managers and teams.
• Foster a culture of accountability, safety, quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Support talent acquisition, succession planning, performance development, and organizational growth.
• Build high-performing teams capable of delivering business and operational excellence.

Business Planning & Financial Management

• Develop and manage the annual Operations budget.
• Prepare business plans, forecasts, and resource planning aligned with growth objectives.
• Monitor project profitability, costs, cash flow, margins, and overall financial performance.
• Ensure effective cost control and implement corrective actions where required.
• Support strategic planning, investment decisions, and long-term business development initiatives.
• Drive operational efficiency and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance profitability.

Project Portfolio Governance

• Ensure successful execution of the entire project portfolio within the country.
• Guarantee compliance with contractual obligations, schedules, budgets, quality standards, and HSE requirements.
• Oversee project planning, resource allocation, and performance monitoring.
• Ensure effective management of project risks, opportunities, and stakeholder expectations.
• Promote alignment between local operations and Corporate standards and methodologies.

Proposal & Commercial Support

• Oversee the preparation and validation of technical and commercial proposals.
• Ensure accurate cost estimation, budgeting, and project financial modeling.
• Support Sales and Business Development teams during strategic opportunities and customer engagements.
• Ensure proposals comply with company standards and profitability targets.
• Drive continuous improvement of bid management and forecasting processes.

Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary Operations representative for customers, strategic partners, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across the project lifecycle.

• Support negotiation and resolution of critical project and operational issues.

• Facilitate effective collaboration between local teams and Corporate functions.

• SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY --

The Country Integration Manager has direct or functional leadership responsibility over the following departments:

• Proposal Department
• PMO Department
• Construction Department
• Commissioning Department
• Integration Engineering (where applicable)

The role manages multidisciplinary teams and coordinates internal resources, subcontractors, suppliers, engineering partners, and external consultants to ensure successful business and project execution.

• REQUIREMENTS --

Leadership & People Management

• Proven ability to lead and develop multidisciplinary and multicultural organizations.
• Strong people leadership and team development capabilities.
• Ability to motivate, inspire, and create accountability across teams.
• Excellent conflict resolution, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Capability to drive organizational change and business transformation.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influence skills.

Business & Financial Acumen

• Demonstrated experience in budget preparation and financial planning.
• Strong understanding of project economics, cost control, and profitability management.
• Ability to develop business plans, financial forecasts, and investment evaluations.
• Strong analytical skills with a data-driven approach to decision-making.

Project & Operations Management

• Extensive experience managing complex industrial, EPC, energy, or infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of project governance and portfolio management principles.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and operational priorities simultaneously.
• Experience in risk management, contract management, and operational performance improvement.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Significant experience in senior Operations Management, Project Management, Business Unit Management, or Country Management roles.
• Proven track record leading managers and multidisciplinary organizations.
• Experience within EPC, energy, industrial plant, infrastructure, or engineering environments.
• Strong financial and commercial acumen.
• Willingness to travel nationally and internationally.

The ideal candidate is a business-oriented operational leader capable of combining strategic vision, financial discipline, and strong people leadership. The Country Integration Manager drives organizational performance through effective governance of Operations, while ensuring sustainable growth, customer satisfaction, project excellence, and achievement of the subsidiary's business objectives.

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