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Voltalia

Senior Project Manager

Become a Senior Project Manager at Voltalia in France, overseeing complex renewable energy projects. Lead a team, ensure compliance, and drive strategic initiatives. Enjoy a collaborative environment and contribute to a sustainable future.
Voltalia
Voltalia
France On-site Full time UTC+01:00

Voltalia

Company Overview

Voltalia SA

Paris, France

2005

Approximately 1,000 employees (source: moomoo.com). Market capitalization of about 1.3 billion euros on Euronext Paris (source: moomoo.com).

What They Do

Voltalia specializes in renewable energy, with a particular focus on wind, solar, hydro, biomass, and battery energy storage systems. The company offers a comprehensive range of services from development and engineering to construction, operation, maintenance, and asset management, for both its own facilities and third-party clients (source: moomoo.com). Approximately 99% of its revenue comes from renewable energy production in Latin America, Europe, and Africa, highlighting its commitment to sustainability and energy independence (source: triodos-im.com). Target markets include both emerging and developed countries, with clients such as network operators like EDF, and hybrid solutions integrating solar panels with storage systems to ensure grid stability (source: pv-tech.org).

Projects and Background

Notable projects by Voltalia include the 400 MW Canudos solar plant in Brazil, commissioned in 2021, and the 600 MW Serra Branca wind complex, also in Brazil, completed in 2018. In France, the 35 MW Mont de Savel wind farm was inaugurated in 2017, while the 30 MW Quinta do Anjo solar plant in Portugal was commissioned in 2020 (source: dcfmodeling.com). In 2023, Voltalia also expanded its capabilities with a 5 MW solar and 5 MW/10.6 MWh battery storage expansion in French Guiana, bringing the total capacity of the facility to 19 MW and 27 MWh (source: pv-tech.org).

Recent Developments

Over the past two years, Voltalia announced the start of construction on a 43 MW hybrid solar-storage plant in Sainte-Anne, French Guiana, expected to be completed by 2028 (source: pv-tech.org). In 2023, the company also commissioned the 5 MW expansion in French Guiana, further strengthening its presence in the region. While no major acquisitions or fundraising have been reported recently, Voltalia's public position supports ongoing investments totaling 1.4 billion euros by 2022 (source: dcfmodeling.com).

Working with Them

Voltalia offers positions in various fields such as development, engineering, construction, operation, and maintenance, with career opportunities primarily based at its headquarters in Paris and its international sites, including Brazil and French Guiana (source: triodos-im.com). The company culture emphasizes local hiring and assessing social accessibility, as well as environmental impact studies for all projects. While specific benefits are not detailed, operations in diverse regions suggest opportunities in project-based roles supporting global expansion (source: triodos-im.com).


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YOUR MISSIONS

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The Senior Project Manager leads the execution of complex infrastructure or energy projects, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, investment committee assumptions, and contractual obligations. The Head of Projects manages a team of Project Managers and oversee all phases from feasibility to final acceptance, including potential involvement during the O&M phase.

Strategic Oversight & Portfolio Management

  • Supervise the execution of multiple complex projects, ensuring consistency in methodology, quality, and performance
  • Ensure alignment of project execution with investment committee decisions and strategic KPIs
  • Monitor portfolio-level risks, budget adherence, and schedule performance
  • Lead steering committees and escalate critical issues to senior management

Team Leadership & Development

  • Manage, mentor, and develop a team of 4-5 Project Managers
  • Define individual and collective objectives aligned with departmental goals
  • Ensure balanced workload distribution and resource allocation
  • Promote a culture of performance, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Governance & Compliance

  • Ensure compliance with internal governance, legal obligations, and external stakeholder requirements (lenders, authorities, offtakers)
  • Oversee the implementation of E&S, HSE, and quality standards across all projects
  • Validate key project deliverables and ensure timely reporting to internal and external stakeholders

Stakeholder Coordination

  • Act as the primary interface between Project Managers, Asset Owners, PMO, Engineering, Procurement, and financing teams
  • Facilitate coordination with external consultants, Owner's Engineers, and governmental bodies
  • Support the reporting and drawdown processes with lenders and ensure audit readiness

Performance Monitoring & Reporting

  • Consolidate project progress, financials, claims, and risk logs at portfolio level
  • Ensure timely and accurate reporting to senior management and external stakeholders
  • Lead lessons learned and REX processes across projects to foster continuous improvement

Process & Methodology

  • Standardize project execution processes and tools across the team
  • Ensure proper use of cost control, scheduling, and risk management tools
  • Promote best practices in contract management, commissioning, and close-out procedures

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About the role

December 11, 2025

Full time

Company

March 7, 2026

On-site

Solar Energy , Wind Energy , Energy Storage

Voltalia

voltalia.com

  •  France

Proven experience in managing large-scale, complex infrastructure or energy projects

UTC+01:00