Case Study #12 – Project Manager with Industry Expertise

Sector: Environmental Consulting
Location: France

Context:
To support new client demands and technical challenges, the firm opened a new position requiring niche knowledge in Sustainable Real Estate (SRE).

Strategic Objective:
Recruit a candidate capable of managing deliverables and teams while contributing to internal development (recruitment, methodology, talent retention).

Challenge:

  • Required a dual skillset: deep technical knowledge and proven project leadership

  • Targeted a high-level industry insider rather than a classic consulting profile

Process:
Direct approach (headhunting only)

Sourcing Strategy:

  • Focused on professionals within the environmental industry

  • Activated academic and executive networks in sustainable development

Candidate Profile:

  • Formerly held a central SRE role within the industry

  • Graduate of Mines Paris