Project Manager Hydrogen

ViryaH2

Key actor in the energy transition, ViryaH2 develops sustainable hydrogen production plants and develops hydrogen solutions to facilitate the energy transition of the end-consumer.

Virya H2 is part of the Virya Energy Group, which is active along the entire sustainable energy value chain, from generation to distribution. Other activities include wind and solar generation, mobility services and services to industries active in the sustainable transition. Virya Energy currently has over 1GW of installed green energy production capacity, mainly in wind power. Virya Energy creates scale and facilitates the exchange of knowledge amongst the entities of the group.

The company was created in 2019 as the renewable energy subsidiary of Colruyt Group and Korys (the investment companyof the Belgian Colruyt family).

Your role

As a young and ambitious company, working in the development of sustainable hydrogen production we, at Virya H2, are looking for new and energetic colleagues for our development team. We are recruiting a project manager who will support the further development of our hydrogen projects.

As a Project Manager Hydrogen your goal is to contribute to our green mission through the following tasks:

• You initiate and coordinate all project phases: from the concept and development phase to the final entry into force of the project.
• You closely monitor the project planning and report on overall achievements and project milestones
• You monitor and manage the project costs
• You ensure the planning of the project resources, taking into account the project priorities and in function of the project planning
• You negotiate with site owners and grid operators
• You ensure the preparation of the permitting process
• You prepare investment decisions and assist in negotiations with suppliers
• You streamline communication with other departments such as architects, engineers, the drawing office, procurement and finance
• You ensure the follow-up and contractual completion of purchase contracts
• You build on your knowledge and expertise within this specific sector. Together, we will make you an expert in your field

Your profile

• Knowledge of electricity in grid capacities and energy markets or hydrogen is obviously indispensable. We are therefore looking for a Master in Engineering (industrial or civil)
• You have knowledge of or experience with energy techniques and/or environmental technologies, specifically applied to hydrogen, industrial gasses or renewable energy
• Project management is your thing. You manage projects like no other by organising, preparing, executing and finalising plans in a smooth and correct manner
• You have already worked within a coordinating function. You are therefore able to guarantee flawless coordination making clear agreements and ensuring that they are complied with
• You are fluent in Dutch and you have an impeccable knowledge of English. French is a nice to have.
• You are an initiator, someone who likes to work independently but never loses sight of the team aspect.

Our offer

• A full-time position, 38h/week.
• A challenging position with a lot of variety. We are always working on different projects that may also be in different stages of development. Variety guaranteed.
• A working environment with an informal atmosphere where open communication is encouraged.
• An attractive salary package that takes into account your relevant experience and performance.
• Extra-legal benefits such as a green company car with tank/charge card, meal vouchers, mobile phone with subscription, group insurance and hospitalisation insurance for you and your family members.
• You will also regularly travel to sites of ongoing projects. We also give you the opportunity (if desired) to work 1 or 2 days a week from home.
• 13 ADV days, allowing you to enjoy 33 days off per year.