Strategy Project Manager F/H 1

Position Summary

Fives Holding is actively seeking a permanent Strategy Project Manager (Industrial Strategy) to join its teams in Paris- France.
At Fives, we are all driven by a common calling, to prove that industry can do it We work together daily to make industry an answer to all of the major technological, environmental, social and economic challenges of our time.

For more than 200 years, Fives has been designing and manufacturing machines, process equipment and production lines for the world's largest industrial players and in various sectors such as steel, aluminum, cement, glass, sugar, logistics, automotive, aeronautics, defense and nuclear.

Fives' innovation programs support major technological changes occurring around hydrogen, decarbonization of industry, e-mobility, urban logistics, automation, and digitalization. Fives operates 35 research and testing centers and has 2,281 patents in effect.

Established in 24 countries and with close to 9,000 employees, Fives responds to the specific needs of each local market.

It is with you, that industry can do it
We are currently seeking a
Strategy Project Manager
who has the same desire to prove that

Industry can do it
At Fives Holding , and under the direction of the Fives Group Strategy & Marketing Director , you will join the Strategy business team.

Since we are located in Paris 9éme it will be easy for you to reach us by [whatever transportation, public or private (car, bike, etc.)].

• Responsibilities:

The primary role of the Strategy department is to assist Fives Divisions, Business Units, and Entities in formulating and executing their strategies. The department also animates the Group's service community with the objective of fostering the growth of Fives service activities (such as spare parts, maintenance, retrofits, etc.). Moreover, the department supports the Group in its mergers and acquisitions endeavors and its communication with external stakeholders

The position holder will be responsible for the following activities:

• Strategic Planning

• Support Fives Business Units in the definition of their Strategy,

• Monitor, challenge and support Fives Business Units in their Strategy Plan execution,

• Conduct specific projects for Fives Business Units, such as, but not exhaustive: market surveys, competitive analysis, diversification strategy, product assessment, marketing & sales plans, M&A target identification, etc.

• Support Fives Business Units in their (i) Service Growth Strategy, (ii) Digital / Industry 4.0 transformation and (iii) Climate roadmap

• Contribute to the Group Strategic Planning: portfolio management, group business plan, mega-trends analysis (decarbonization, clean energy, automation & digitalization, regionalization), etc.
• Assist Fives M&A Department in acquisitions: Strategy Due Diligence, Business Plan, Valuation, Integration Plans, etc.

If this is you, come join us, too
We are seeking someone who has a master's degree in engineering, finance or business administration is required. MBA or further education would be a plus .

• Required Skills & Experience:

Professional with proven professional experience of min. 5 years in management consulting, who will have the ability to succeed in this first role and project himself / herself within Fives Group on the long run.

Language: Perfect command of French and English. A third language is a plus.

Professional Background:

• Junior management or senior consulting experience in management consulting
• Multi-industry exposure (EPC/equipment business experience preferred)

Core Competencies:

• Strong analytical and communication skills (written/verbal)
• Business acumen with strategic market understanding
• Pragmatic problem-solving approach
• Proactive, hands-on, action-oriented mindset
• Project management autonomy
• Excellent interpersonal and listening skills
• Business partnering and coaching abilities
• Cross-functional project leadership
• Entrepreneurial mindset with operational perspective

Why come to Fives?
By becoming part of Fives, you will be joining an international group that will provide you access to numerous opportunities for growth and mobility, in a wide number of fields.

We will give you room to learn, grow and develop, both professionally and personally, thanks to our onboarding and support programs. Indeed, you will be able to benefit from a hybrid work mode, and enjoy a number of other benefits [assistance with housing, health plan, meal coupons, etc.].

Industry can do it with you