Project Manager H2

John Cockerill, enablers of opportunities

Driven since 1817 by the entrepreneurial spirit and thirst for innovation of its founder, the John Cockerill Group develops large-scale technological solutions to meet the needs of its time: facilitating access to low carbon energies, enabling sustainable industrial production, preserving natural resources, contributing to greener mobility, enhancing security and installing essential infrastructures. 

Its offer to businesses, governments and communities consists of services and associated equipment for the sectors of energy, defence, industry, the environment, transports, and infrastructures. With over 6,000 employees, John Cockerill achieved a turnover of € 1,046 billion in 2023 in 29 countries, on 5 continents.

www.johncockerill.com 

Project Manager – John Cockerill Hydrogen

Are you ready to shape the future of energy? 🍃 Join John Cockerill Hydrogen as a Project Manager and become part of a team driving impactful change in the energy sector.

About John Cockerill 🌍

Founded in 1817, John Cockerill is a global leader in sustainable innovation, addressing modern challenges across energy, defense, industry, environment, transportation, and infrastructure. With 6,000 employees in 29 countries and a 2023 revenue of €1.2 billion, we deliver tailored technological solutions to meet global needs.

🎯 Why join us?

At John Cockerill, we offer:

• Impactful work: Contribute to innovative projects focused on sustainable technology.
• Career growth: Benefit from regular training and internal mobility options to advance your career.
• Global reach: Collaborate with diverse teams worldwide and gain international project exposure.
• Supportive environment: Enjoy a culture of flexibility, work-life balance, and autonomy.
• Agility & innovation: Work in an agile environment with expertise and decision-making on the same site, allowing for faster, more effective solutions.

🍃 Our Hydrogen expertise

John Cockerill Hydrogen has over 25 years of experience in manufacturing electrolysers and integrated hydrogen systems. We specialize in large-scale projects valued between €40 million and €100 million. With two gigafactories in France and China and a dedicated team of 300 professionals, we are accelerating our growth with multiple new projects.

⚙️ Your role: Project Manager

As a Project Manager, you will manage a portfolio of industrial-scale projects in the hydrogen sector. You will oversee the development of both standalone equipment and turnkey solutions, ensuring projects stay on track, meet deadlines, and align with budgets.

📋 Key responsibilities:

• Define project scope, identify internal and external partners, and set clear objectives.
• Lead and coordinate project teams, ensuring effective communication with clients, subcontractors, and partners.
• Manage the contractual, administrative, and financial aspects of projects, including regular budget reviews.
• Ensure project documentation is complete, accurate, and consistent.
• Champion safety, quality, and environmental standards across all projects.
• Collaborate with teams to continuously improve project processes and tools.

These projects place you at the forefront of energy transition, contributing to the development of sustainable technologies. 🌱

👥 Your team

You will work in an agile, multicultural team with members from various disciplines, including project managers, planners, cost controllers, and contract managers. The environment is collaborative, offering the perfect balance of autonomy and support.

You’ll report to Bernard De La Croix, Vice-President Project Execution. Bernard values clear communication and encourages a collaborative approach, ensuring you have the freedom to lead while receiving guidance when necessary.

🧠 Your profile

Experience, knowledge, and hard skills:

• Engineer degree or above in chemical, energy, oil & gas, or related fields.
• Over 15 years of experience managing energy infrastructure projects.
• Proficiency in project management systems and tools.
• Strong command of English.
• Experience managing multiple projects and balancing resource conflicts.
• PM certification is a plus

Personality and behavioral skills:

• Leadership and the ability to coordinate multifunctional/multicultural teams.
• Agility and hands on.
• Process orientation to ensure efficiency and continuous improvement.
• Affinity with international environments and a willingness to travel abroad.
• Active listening skills to understand client needs and team dynamics.
• Communication, openness, and assertiveness to foster collaboration.
• Organization and rigor to maintain project excellence.

🤝 What we offer

At John Cockerill, we deeply value your contribution. Here’s what we offer:

• Attractive Salary Package with many extra-legal benefits:
  • Company car
  • Meal vouchers
  • Flat-rate expenses
  • Hospitalization/life/death/guaranteed income insurance
  • Variable remuneration
  • Profit-sharing scheme based on progress and results
• Flexible work arrangements: After training, enjoy 1-2 days of remote work per week.
• Comprehensive onboarding: A 6-month training program with plenty of learning opportunities.
• Career development: Regular reviews, a large catalogue of training, and career progression opportunities.
• International opportunities: Potential to evolve within your sector, across different sectors or businesses, and in different regions.
• 31 days off: Enjoy a healthy work-life balance.

💬 The recruitment process

Ready to take on this exciting challenge? Apply now and be part of a team driving the future of sustainable industry. 🌱

What are the next steps?

• First interview: Meet Louise, our recruiter, via Teams or on-site, to learn more about your expectations and the role
• Second interview: Meet Bernard, your future manager, to explore your potential contribution to the team. Guillaume (CEO) will also join the meeting.

If it’s a match between you and John Cockerill, let the collaboration begin!

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John Cockerill offers you career and development opportunities within its various sectors in a friendly working environment. 
Do you want to work for an innovative company that will allow you to take up technical challenges on a daily basis?
We look forward to receiving your application and to meeting you!
 

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