Senior Project Manager (m/w/d)
HDF Energy
Company Overview
HDF Energy (formerly Hydrogen of France)
Blanquefort, France
2012
Approximately 60 employees in 2022 (source: hdf-energy.com). Forecast to exceed 500 employees by 2030. Revenues of €3.46 million in 2022 (source: hdf-energy.com).
What They Do
HDF Energy specializes in high-power hydrogen fuel cell technology, utilizing proton exchange membrane (PEM) technology. Their flagship product, the Renewstable® plants, allows for the storage of intermittent renewable energy in the form of hydrogen, ensuring non-intermittent electricity production 24/7. The production units range from 1 to 10 MW, offering high power density and efficiency exceeding 50% (source: clean-energy-islands.ec.europa.eu). HDF Energy targets various markets, including energy grids, marine propulsion, and industrial applications, with clients such as governments and refineries like SARA (source: hdf-energy.com).
Projects & Achievements
Among notable projects, the Cleargen project in Martinique, which was commissioned in 2019, is the world's first high-power hydrogen fuel cell installation, producing electricity from hydrogen byproduct from the SARA refinery (source: ritzau.dk). The CEOG project in French Guiana, currently under construction, is the world's first multi-MW hydrogen production park, designed to power 10,000 homes through massive renewable hydrogen storage (source: hdf-energy.com). Other advanced projects include Los Cabos in Mexico and RSB in Barbados, part of an international pipeline in Latin America, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific (source: clean-energy-islands.ec.europa.eu).
Recent Developments
In February 2023, HDF Energy laid the foundation stone for its 7,000 m² gigafactory in Blanquefort, which will be the world's first factory dedicated to the mass production of multi-MW hydrogen fuel cells, with an annual capacity of 50 MW expected to reach 1 GW by 2030 (source: hydrogeneurope.eu). In April 2023, the company announced financial results for 2022, with 751 MW in development and ongoing government partnerships with Indonesia and Zimbabwe (source: hdf-energy.com). The gigafactory is a key element of HDF's reindustrialization strategy, aimed at creating local jobs and supporting exports (source: clean-energy-islands.ec.europa.eu).
Working at HDF Energy
HDF Energy employs a diverse staff of over 30 nationalities, with roles in the development, financing, construction, and operation of Renewstable® plants. Job opportunities are focused at the headquarters in Bordeaux and the gigafactory in Blanquefort, with positions also available in international offices in Indonesia, Australia, South Africa, Mexico, and the Caribbean (source: hdf-energy.com). The company culture emphasizes global teamwork and structured growth, with an increase in staff from 25 to 57 employees between 2021 and 2022 (source: clean-energy-islands.ec.europa.eu).
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Join HDF Energy, a global pioneer in hydrogen power, and help drive the energy transition. As a Senior Project Manager, you will lead complex projects in the renewable energy sector, leveraging agile methodologies to optimize processes and outcomes.
Management of complex projects
- Managing project cost estimates and identifying budget optimization opportunities.
- Preparing and obtaining approval for administrative and environmental permit applications.
- Organizing consultation processes with local authorities and stakeholders to secure the necessary approvals.
- Developing and maintaining the project development schedule, ensuring key milestones are met.
Development & Operational follow-up
- Overseeing the project development phase up to financial closing.
- Ensuring compliance with quality, health, safety, and environmental commitments at every stage.
- Coordinating all internal and external stakeholders (technical teams, finance, legal, local partners, etc.).
- Contributing to the continuous improvement of project management tools and processes within HDF.
Your key strengths for success in this role
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to guide and motivate cross-functional teams.
- Excellent communication and influencing skills when engaging with internal stakeholders, authorities, and local partners.
- Strong sense of organization and priority management, with a focus on meeting deadlines and project milestones.
- Analytical mindset and proven problem-solving abilities, anticipating risks and identifying effective solutions.
- High level of adaptability in complex and fast-changing environments.
- Strong collaboration skills, fostering a positive and productive team dynamic.
- Clear results-oriented mindset with a commitment to quality.
- Ability to perform under pressure with resilience and maintain focus during critical project phases.
Why Join Us?
Be part of an innovative and fast-growing company committed to combating climate change.
Work on cutting-edge hydrogen and renewable energy projects.
Play a key role in the sustainable energy transformation of a strategic African country.
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About the role
October 16, 2025
Full Time
Company
January 9, 2026
Flexible
- Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Senior level
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