Head of Biodiversity Department

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Germany.

📋 Description

• Provide leadership in operations for a team of eight, comprising ecologists and wetland specialists.

• Guide the team while fostering their professional growth.

• Enhance the skills of two deputy managers and project managers.

• Oversee the team's workload and resource allocation.

• Conduct annual performance evaluations and establish objectives, methods, and resources.

• Track the progress and financial health of the department.

• Ensure projects are contractually monitored in collaboration with project managers.

• Develop and utilize indicators and tools for regular reporting to the Business Unit Management.

• Lead and prepare thorough proposals, quotations, and technical submissions.

• Play a role in business development and acquiring new clients.

• Guarantee the quality and successful execution of projects, along with the department’s technical contributions.

• Ensure alignment between requirements and available resources.

• Manage project risks and oversee contractual commitments.

• Contribute to technical monitoring, research, and innovation initiatives.

• Manage a portion of the project portfolio.

⛳️ Requirements

• Master’s degree or its equivalent (five years of higher education).

• A minimum of 10–15 years of experience as an ecologist within an environmental consultancy.

• Previous successful experience in team management is advantageous.

• Position located in Lyon (69) or Vienne (38), France.

• Travel is necessary to meet with teams, clients, and partners, as well as to visit project locations.

• Proficiency in team management, operational leadership, financial oversight, business development, and technical project management.

• Strong expertise in contract management and project risk management.

🏝️ Benefits

• Monthly fixed salary.

• Remote-work policy.

• Accumulation of additional paid time off (RTT days).

• Time Savings Account (CET).

• Access to CESU benefits.

• Access to employee savings, profit-sharing, and incentive programs.

• Comprehensive health and disability insurance coverage.

• Tailored training policy and professional development opportunities.

• Support for career advancement and geographical mobility preferences.

• An active Social and Economic Committee (CSE).