International Commercial Site Manager
20 days ago
Valencia
1.CONTEXT Suez Group ¿Es usted el candidato adecuado para esta oportunidad? Asegúrese de leer la descripción completa a continuación. Founded more than 160 years ago, Suez is a global player in two businesses: water cycle management and waste treatment. More generally, the group is now positioning itself as a key player in improving the quality of life and the climate adaptation. Today in Suez there are more than 40.000 people working. Suez Digital Solutions SUEZ Digital Solutions, a subsidiary of the SUEZ Group, is committed to improving the economic and environmental performance of municipalities and businesses in water management, waste recycling, and recovery. This is achieved through SUEZ's expertise, data analysis, and Artificial Intelligence. As the No. 1 provider of smart metering solutions in Europe and a global leader in smart water management and smart asset management solutions, our digital services also benefit to citizens by enhancing waste recycling and recovery efforts. With operations in different countries, our teams deploy and operate our solutions worldwide. Project Overview Suez Digital Solutions created a new product development site in Alicante, Spain, in direct collaboration with the 2 existing sites and the existing teams, while strengthening: • digital expertise, particularly in Testing, DevOps and CyberSec, but also by taking charge of the development and maintenance of new and existing products, • an international culture, integrating multi-cultural visions and switching to an English working language for product development, • the economic performance of product development and operating costs The Alicante site is now around 25 people, including Suez employees and contractors. 2.POSITION Location: Alicante, Spain Reporting to: CTO Digital Solutions Main Mission The Digital Hub Manager is responsible for establishing, operating, and growing the SUEZ Digital Solutions hub in Alicante. This includes full accountability for the hub’s financial performance, people management, workplace operations, and cross-functional coordination with global teams. The role ensures that the hub delivers high-quality digital capabilities while fostering a strong culture, employee satisfaction, and alignment with SUEZ DS strategic objectives. Digital Hub Development and Project Management • Define, in collaboration with the Solution Lines, the hiring plan for the Digital Hub, identifying roles aligned with the hub's competencies and strategic objectives., • Contribute to the recruitment process: drafting job descriptions, screening candidates, conducting interviews, and participating in selection committees., • Organize monthly governance reviews covering key KPIs (recruitment, financial performance, employee satisfaction, risks, and challenges)., • Develop the brand image and attractiveness of SUEZ Digital Solutions in Alicante and its region, positioning the hub as an employer of choice for digital talent committed to environmental innovation. Financial and Contract Management • Define the annual operational and project budget for the Digital Hub and ensure delivery within financial targets., • Manage office operations costs, negotiate contracts with local suppliers (office rental, utilities, facility services, etc.), and ensure procurement processes run smoothly., • Oversee internal and external purchase orders to ensure timely payment, proper cost allocation, and overall operational continuity., • Ensure accurate breakdown and reporting of hub expenses by Solution Line. Office and Site Management • Ensure the Digital Hub operates in compliance with SUEZ standards for Health & Safety, Cybersecurity, and Ethics., • Oversee the physical workspace, ensuring adequate office conditions, supplies, and equipment to support employee productivity., • Lead and coordinate the day-to-day operations of the Alicante site, guaranteeing a welcoming, efficient, and well-functioning workplace. People Leadership and Culture building • Provide hierarchical leadership for SUEZ employees located at the site and oversight of contractors working within the hub., • Build and promote a strong SUEZ Digital Solutions culture at the hub, based on SUEZ values, collaboration, accountability, and innovation., • Strengthen the relationship and daily collaboration between the Alicante hub and the SUEZ DS product teams in France, following the One Team and Product Factory model., • Ensure smooth collaboration with HR, Finance, QHSE, Legal, and IT teams in both Spain and France to support site operations., • Promote adherence to company policies and propose improvements to enhance talent attraction, retention, and employee engagement., • Conduct regular 1:1 meetings with hub employees to monitor engagement, career development, and performance. Onboarding and Continuous Improvement • Manage onboarding activities end-to-end, including account creation, hardware provisioning, workspace setup, and introduction to SUEZ DS culture and behaviors., • Maintain continuous follow-up with both French teams and hub employees to ensure alignment, satisfaction, and early detection of integration issues or retention risks., • Identify areas for operational and cultural improvement and drive continuous improvement initiatives across the hub. Required experience and skills • Cross-functional project management, with a strong HR/people dimension, and project workload management, • A strong sense of planning and collaboration, • Fluency in English (C1), • Fluency in Spanish (C1), • Fluency in French (C1) Required behaviors • Energetic, • Autonomy, • Constructive, • Collaborative, • Diplomacy, • Pragmatism, • Agility Location Alicante, Spain. xcskxlj Home working: 0 to 2 days, knowing that the function requires a significant presence on site. One-off trips in France and abroad (approximately every 3 months)
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