Senior Project Manager

September 21, 2026

Remote

Senior

Nanterre, France

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Description

We are looking for Senior Project Managers to join teams leading global projects ranging from €100M to several billion euros and to coordinate cross-functional teams from engineering to on-site equipment delivery in an international environment. The scope covers steam turbines, generators, heat exchangers, pumps, automation and control, electrical and instrumentation, mechanical skids, valves and piping, each including design, manufacturing, testing, logistics and contract follow-up. The role combines full project budget ownership, customer interface and commercial negotiation with leadership of multicultural execution teams. Close collaboration with suppliers, planning, quality/inspection, contract management, and construction and commissioning functions is central to the position.

Responsibilities

Understand the contract requirements and ensure they are applied throughout execution
Act as the main interface with the customer, including periodic follow-up and issuance of a monthly progress report
Organize technical and commercial negotiations, audits and inspections with the customer
Lead and coordinate the execution team, relying on engineering, quality, procurement, logistics, planning, finance and contract management
Ensure delivered equipment complies with contractual requirements, applicable standards, internal rules and laws
Maintain close communication between the execution team and the broader project team as an influential member of the Project Core Team
Attend the project's weekly progress meetings and contribute to project procedures and strategic decisions
Share feedback and lessons learned with other execution teams such as turbines, generators and construction & commissioning
Support the construction and commissioning team with technical support, parts supply and documentation updates
Establish planning tools and performance indicators with relevant functions and the appropriate management cadence
Identify roadblocks raised by functions, propose solutions and escalate to the Project Director when necessary
Define the project budget with a precise view of expenditures and remaining costs and report quarterly with opportunities, risks and action plans
Identify the functions required for the project and anticipate how needs will evolve based on progress and strategic decisions
Regularly attend on-site operations at suppliers, the workshop and site to build relationships with experts during critical issues
Draft contractual letters identifying risks or deviations and ensure rigorous traceability of exchanges
Prepare and negotiate claims and change orders with the customer in coordination with the Contract Manager
Participate in technical and commercial clarifications with the customer, considering cultural differences and organizing physical meetings when necessary

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in the energy industry in engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning or project management of large or complex projects
Preferably experience in design and manufacturing of conventional island equipment
Executive-level communication skills for interaction with company and customer leadership
Deep knowledge of project management fundamentals, including commercial management, planning and project controls
Ability to lead cross-functional and multicultural project teams in an international environment
Proven experience in driving teams toward project management excellence
Strong commercial acumen to assess commercial risks and opportunities and to conduct commercial and contractual negotiations
Languages: English and French
Knowledge of contractual commercial clauses, quality assurance and client validation/inspection processes, scope of supply, delivery conditions and warranty obligations
Understanding of applicable technical standards and regulations, internal rules and laws, particularly in the context of export control

Conditions

Work within an international environment with team members of more than 49 nationalities spread across 16 countries
Regular travel and attendance at on-site operations at suppliers, the workshop and construction sites
Promote a work environment aligned with Health & Safety rules, kindness and open idea sharing

energy / nuclear power equipmentExecutive-level communicationCross-functional and multicultural team leadershipCommercial acumen and negotiation

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