OT Project Manager

Akuo is a French renewable energy producer specializing in wind, solar, and energy storage.

The Group operates across the entire value chain, from development to operations, including financing and construction.

As of the end of 2024, Akuo has a total installed and under-construction capacity of 1.9 GW, and a project pipeline exceeding 10 GW. With more than 450 employees, and headquarters based in Paris, the Group develops projects in over 15 countries worldwide, primarily in Europe and the Americas.

This position is based in Paris, within Akuo’s IT/OT & Digital Department, at the heart of the Operational Technology (OT) team. This team plays a critical role in the design, deployment and long‑term reliability of control and monitoring systems for Akuo’s renewable power plants worldwide.

As Akuo continues to scale, the OT function is undergoing a major transformation, evolving into a structured organization built around three complementary pillars:

• Delivery, driving OT integration from project development through construction and plant commissioning,
• Operations, ensuring performance, reliability and lifecycle management of assets in operation,
• Project Management, providing end‑to‑end governance of OT initiatives across the Group.

Joining as an OT Project Manager, you will take on a strategic and transversal role, with direct exposure to complex international projects and high‑impact technical decisions.

Your role: ownership, coordination and delivery

From the earliest stages of a project, you will be a key contributor to OT strategy and execution:

• You get involved upstream, supporting project structuring, preliminary studies and OT cost estimates, working closely with local teams and senior technical experts.
• You take ownership of OT contractual frameworks, adapting them for clients and subsidiaries while ensuring alignment with Akuo’s standards.
• You drive projects end‑to‑end: leading kick‑offs, structuring robust project plans (timelines, resources, dependencies, risks, billing milestones) and contributing to technical specifications.
• You act as a central interface, coordinating internal and external IT/OT experts and working closely with integrators, contractors, grid operators and suppliers.
• You establish clear governance and reporting, ensuring reliable follow‑up of milestones, validations and associated payments.
• You secure a smooth handover to Operations, guaranteeing quality deliverables and operational readiness.

Beyond new projects, you will also lead revamping and compliance initiatives on existing power plants, addressing hardware obsolescence and technological upgrades — from cost estimation and planning to stakeholder coordination.

• 5+ years of experience in managing IT and/or OT projects within complex, industrial or critical environments.
• Strong hands‑on knowledge of OT ecosystems, including SCADA, industrial networks (LAN), hypervision systems, cybersecurity and Industry 4.0 architectures.
• Engineering degree (or equivalent technical background) providing solid foundations in complex system design and delivery.
• Proven mastery of project fundamentals: cost, quality and timelines, with a strong sense of planning, milestone tracking and executive‑level reporting.
• Ability to adapt and structure technical IT/OT contracts, working efficiently with internal templates and governance frameworks.
• A proactive, leadership‑driven mindset, with the drive and credibility to engage, align and influence a wide range of stakeholders across disciplines and geographies.

Key practical details

• Location: Akuo headquarters, 140 Avenue des Champs‑Élysées, Paris
• Contract type: Permanent contract (CDI)
• Remote work: Up to 2 days per week, plus 10 floating remote days per year (up to 100 remote days annually)

What Akuo offers beyond the role

At Akuo, we believe performance goes hand in hand with well‑being, flexibility and long‑term commitment:

• WellPass membership (formerly GymLib)
• Holiday bonus and gift vouchers
• Profit‑sharing & incentive scheme
• Meal vouchers (€11 × 19 per month), 60% employer‑funded
• 75% reimbursement of public transportation costs or sustainable mobility allowance
• High‑quality working environment: modern offices, landscaped terraces and an on‑site gym