Project Manager / Project Director

Contract type

Regular / Permanent

Who We Are... 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 its public and private sector customers digital solutions designed to improve their operational performance and reduce their environmental footprint.

Thanks to its network of data and artificial intelligence experts, SUEZ Digital Solutions supports local authorities and businesses in their environmental and circular transitions, as well as citizens, facilitating their access to more sustainable consumption.

Our ambition is to accelerate the development and deployment of digital solutions with a strong environmental impact in order to meet the challenges of tomorrow, such as preserving water resources and recovering value from our waste.

What You Will Be Doing 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;
• leverage data to improve field operations.

In this context, we are looking for a Project Manager / Project Director able to secure execution, structure complexity, and drive overall project success.

Purpose of the Role

Responsibilities 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

You transform complex projects into concrete, operational deliverables.

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

Who We Are Looking For Education

Master’s degree (Engineering or equivalent - Bac+5)

Project management certification is a plus

Experience & Skills 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

BU: International - Digital Solutions

CATEGORY: Management