Company Description
Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, we leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 18,000 people globally.
Job Description
The Infrastructures Project Manager will be responsible for the implementation of LDC Global Enterprise Computing roadmap. This role is critical in accelerating the modernization of LDC infrastructures through standardized technologies, vendor management, and technical excellence. The position will oversee a program involving infrastructure experts, architects, and regional teams.
Main accountabilities:
- Lead infrastructure projects and maintain Enterprise Computing roadmap aligned with company strategy
- Own project delivery including schedules, resources, and budgets
- Develop and maintain detailed project plans with regular updates on scope, costs, and risks
- Direct cross-functional infrastructure initiatives and handle transversal project dependencies
- Monitor risks and roadblocks, implementing mitigation strategies and resolution plans
- Track KPIs, milestones, and resource usage for comprehensive executive reporting
- Facilitate technical decisions by evaluating infrastructure solutions and integration needs
- Build vendor relationships and ensure performance compliance through effective management
- Contribute to financial management and control Enterprise Computing budgets
Qualifications
Experience
- At least 8 years working experience in corporate IT teams / environments
- A minimum of 5 years in IT infrastructure or technical project management
- Proven knowledge of project management methodologies (Prince2, PMI, Agile…)
- Proven track record in managing multiple large-scale system implementation projects
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex, global technology transformation programs
- Experience in cloud and hybrid infrastructure environments
- Strong understanding of infrastructure IT components
- Experience and desire to work in a global environment
- Ability to work with virtual teams (good phone, chat and video conference call skills)
- Knowledge of IT security
Other skills:
- Strategic thinker with ability to align technical decisions with business objectives
- Excellent communication skills, with ability to explain complex technical concepts to various audiences
- Ability to work positively with the wide range of individuals involved in project management.
- Strong financial acumen for budget management and synergy analysis
- Proven ability to lead matrix teams across multiple geographies
- Experience with change management and organizational transformation
- Good negotiation and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to work effectively in fast-paced, challenging environments
- Have a flexible management style (facilitating but directive when required)
- Proficient in Agile Methodology as Product Owner highly desirable
- Experience working in a multicultural/ multi-regional environment
- Degree in business or management of IT related field, or equivalent work- or education-related experience
- Fluent in English
Additional Information
Diversity & Inclusion
LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion.
LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.
Sustainability
Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company.
We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us
What We Offer
We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment, which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.
Our Benefits
- 25 annual paid leave
- Flexible working hours
- Food vouchers
- Transportation allowance
- Additional medical & dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Sports card with 90/10 coverage
- Various learning & development opportunities
- Yearly performance evaluation plans
- Social clubs & Wellbeing initiatives
- Team buildings & social events
- Employee Referral Program
Top Skills
What We Do
Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. We leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world, delivering the right products to the right location, at the right time – safely, responsibly and reliably. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines (platforms). Since 1851 our portfolio has grown to include Grains & Oilseeds, Carbon Solutions, Food & Feed Solutions, Coffee, Cotton, Juice, Rice, Sugar, Freight and Global Markets. We help feed and clothe some 500 million people every year by originating, processing and transporting approximately 80 million tons of products. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and eight platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 17,000 people globally. For more information, visit www.ldc.com.
