The ESS Project Director is responsible of the commercial and operational development as well as safety performance of his project. The position is in charge of establishing and achieving business objectives to support ESS division. He/She leads operationial actions, the delivery of the project based on ESS process and tools, as well as the deployment of after-sales strategy. The position is in charge to settle the proper project organization, to develop and to lead the team. The Project Director is supported by the VP Project, the head of NAM Region as well as global operation and commercial teams.

Main tasks include:
• Build a strong project managemant plan including resources plan, strategic planning, quality plan, communication plan and risk management
• Oversee daily operation, planning, evaluating, and optimizing operations to be efficient and cost-effective, using ESS methods and tools and international Standards
• Provides timely, accurate and complete reports on the financial and operating condition of the project
• Relationships with partners, suppliers and customers
• Project forecast/budget preparation and operational performance monitoring
• People management, Safety and Integrity monitoring

• Master's Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, or Electrotechnical Engineering or equivalent
• MBA, master business or commercial would be a plus
• 15+ years' of project/program, business, or financial management
• Proven leadership under direct management required
• Knowledge of EPC contract and possible renewable business

• Coordinate operations and business activities associated with Microsoft VRT project
• Coordinate with VP Project, NAM region, Global Operation and central organization for deployment of processes and tools
• Coordinate communication between departments (Finances, Engineering, contract administration, contract management, sourcing and Quality)
• Prepare project budget after habdover from sales team
• Manage project team performance
• Consolidate and monitor inputs/outputs from monthly project reviews
• Monitor full Project control including all operational and financial indicators (GM, sales, cash)
• Define priorities in accordance with the Division strategy
• Project organization setup, staffing and workload management, Trainings, projects closing…
• Insure customer intimacy, coordinate with management and sales team to build claim strategy
• Manage the Key Performance Indicators and prepare information for the business reviews of the division. Explain actuals compared to monthly/quarterly/yearly forecasts
• Apply project management best practices on Microsoft VRT project
• Drive commercial and Operations associated with Microsoft VRT project
• Built, follow and challenge the strategic planning with peers and suppliers.
• Build and lead Sales & Cash forecast
• Be a major actor to Compliance & EHS/Safety actions and performance: be fully compliant with SAFT rules and processes.
• Ensure the application of the SAFT financial instructions and the ESS instructions on the project. Participate to EHS monitoring actions, perform HSV
• Follow SAFT compliance Policies (‘Code of Conduct’) and promote open reporting
• Monitor and communicate an overview of project activity and performance
• Launch improvement actions to reach operations excellence. Share best practices and returns on experience (REX)
• Quality and continuous improvement
• Build, lead, & coach project team

Whether you are just getting started or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package to include generous compensation based on market standards, healthcare, wellness, adoption assistance, discounted stock purchase, career development and recognition programs. Some of our superior benefits include parental (maternal and paternal) leave, 401K retirement contribution match at 7%, educational assistance (tuition reimbursement), Short-term Disability (STD), paid holidays, paid vacation, and paid employee referral award.

We appreciate diverse skills/experience and yours could add immense value to our team. Our customers have varied backgrounds and so do our employees. If you are excited about leaving your footprint on our technical customer-centric solutions while increasing sales, we would love to hear from you.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, and genetic information. If you require an accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact us by email at reasonableaccommodation@saft.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Saft is a global battery company like no other. Thanks to our historical expertise, combined with our unique industrial approach, we have a leading position in meeting the demands of our customers. Our batteries and battery systems make a difference for all the market sectors they serve.

Established in 19 countries and supported by our 17 production sites, Saft has more than 4,300 employees across the planet and have been manufacturing batteries for more than 100 years. Since 2016, Saft is a wholly owned subsidiary of TotalEnergies, a global integrated energy company that produces and markets energies:  oil and biofuels, natural gas and green gases, renewables, and electricity.

Their 100,000 employees are committed to provide as many people as possible with energy that is more reliable, more affordable, and more sustainable. Active in about 120 countries, TotalEnergies places sustainability at the heart of its strategy, its projects and its operation.  We are a broad energy company that produces and markets energies on a global scale: oil and biofuels, natural gas and green gases, renewables and electricity.