Assistant à la maîtrise d’ouvrage | Project Ownership Assistance

Le Groupe Florimond Desprez sélectionne des variétés et produit des semences pour répondre aux besoins des
agriculteurs de grandes cultures, des filières agro-industrielles et des consommateurs, tout en s’inscrivant
activement dans la transition agroécologique. Le groupe sélectionne principalement des espèces destinées à
l’alimentation humaine et est un des leaders mondiaux en semences de betterave sucrière. Il se situe parmi les
premiers semenciers européens en céréales à paille et est un acteur significatif du plant de pomme de terre en
Europe. Florimond Desprez est une entreprise familiale et indépendante, présente dans 65 pays, qui consacre 15% de son chiffre d’affaires à la recherche et emploie 1 200 personnes.

United Beet Seeds (UBS) est une joint-venture entre le Groupe Florimond Desprez et DLF Seeds A/S. Basée en
Belgique, l’entreprise emploie plus de 900 personnes dans le monde.

Groupe Florimond Desprez breeds varieties and produces seeds to meet the needs of arable crop farmers,
the agro-industrial sectors and consumers, while actively supporting the agro-ecological transition. The
group mainly works with species intended for human consumption and is a world leader in sugar beet
seeds, a leading European breeder of straw cereal and a major player in the European seed potato market.
Florimond Desprez is an independent family-owned company founded in 1830 that operates in 65
countries, devotes 15% of its sales to research and employs 1200 persons.

United Beet Seeds (UBS) is a joint venture between Groupe Florimond Desprez and DLF Seeds A/S. Headquartered in Belgium, the company employs over 900 people worldwide.

Job mission

The Project Ownership Assistance Manager will support the execution of three strategic projects within the framework of a two-year temporary assignment. This role will be a shared resource between Florimond Desprez and UBS and will require regular commuting between Cappelle-en-Pévèle (France) and Tienen (Belgium). The professional will provide project ownership assistance and ensure the smooth coordination, planning, and execution of the assigned projects.

• Successful execution of three major industrial infrastructure and transformation projects.
• Effective coordination and stakeholder alignment between UBS, Florimond Desprez, and service providers.
• Adherence to project timelines, budgets, quality and functional standards.
• Risk identification and mitigation strategies in project execution.
• Clear and timely communication with project sponsors and teams.

Scope and accountabilities

Assigned Projects

1. Creation of a Technical Seeds Processing, Storage and Quality Center in Cappelle-en-Pévèle (2 days per week):
   • Define project requirements and coordinate with relevant stakeholders.
   • Ensure infrastructure and operational standards are met with a focus on industrial efficiency.
   • Follow up on construction, equipment procurement, and operational setup.
2. Transformation of an industrial building into an new Office Building in Cappelle-en-Pévèle (1 day per week):
   • Oversee architectural and technical design phases.
   • Manage contractors, timelines, and regulatory requirements.
   • Ensure proper adaptation to operational needs.
3. Definition of Site Occupation & Development Plan for UBS in Tienen, Belgium (2 days per week):
   • Gather operational and strategic requirements from stakeholders.
   • Develop project definition, space planning, and execution roadmap.
   • Oversee implementation and ensure successful site transformation.

Project Management & Coordination

• Assist in defining project objectives, scope, and key deliverables for each of the three assigned projects.
• Ensure alignment between project stakeholders.
• Monitor project progress and anticipate risks.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards, regulatory requirements, and financial constraints.

Reporting & Communication

• Part of the Strategic Project Management Team of UBS (2 colleagues).
• Provide regular updates to project sponsors and stakeholders.
• Organize and participate in project steering committees and coordination meetings.
• Ensure clear documentation and archiving of project progress

Skills and expertise

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Project Management, or a related field.
• 5 to 10 years of experience in Project Ownership Assistance, Project Management, or Construction/Renovation projects.
• Strong knowledge of infrastructure or industrial project management, construction regulations, and space planning.
• Experience in working within multi-stakeholder environments and cross-border projects.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.
• Strong problem-solving ability and risk management mindset.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently while ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• Adaptability to travel regularly between project sites in France and Belgium
• Fluent in French and English
  

If you are interested in this role, don’t hesitate to send your resume and motivation letter to jobs@groupefd.com. We look forward to hearing from you!