Case Study #16 – Project Manager – Agri-Environmental Expertise

Sector: Environmental Consulting
Location: France

Context:
Following a recent merger, the firm sought to strengthen its capabilities in agri-environmental consulting to meet new regulatory and client requirements.

Strategic Objective:
Integrate a Project Manager with sector-specific knowledge and the ability to bring innovative expertise into a multidisciplinary team.

Challenge:

• Competitive tension in the agri-environmental job market

• The candidate needed to quickly integrate into a post-merger structure

Process:
Headhunting only

Sourcing Strategy:

• Mapped specialized consultants and technical project managers

• Activated personal networks and Grandes Écoles alumni

• Focused on candidates with experience in ecosystem modeling, agricultural policy, or biodiversity

Candidate Profile:

• Technical expert in agri-environmental policies

• Graduate from a leading French agronomy or environmental science school