PositionWith strong stakeholder management skills and background in the scientific field of sustainable energy.As General Manager, you are responsible for our organization in close interaction with the partnering institutes. You advise the Strategic Steering Board about the scientific mission and strategy.You are responsible for the day-to-day management of the EnergyVille foundation in line with the grant agreement between the Flemish Government and EnergyVille.You develop the scientific vision, mission, and strategic objectives of EnergyVille and translate this mission and strategy into relevant research lines and programs with scientific and socio-economic impact, ensuring alignment with EnergyVille partner institutes to reach these objectives.You manage the organization, ensuring effective and efficient operational management, creating an inspiring and stimulating work environment by attracting and developing talent and guaranteeing the funds to finance our scientific research.You represent EnergyVille both locally and abroad, guaranteeing solid and visible participation in national and international collaborations and spurring cooperation with the academic, technological, and industrial world.You actively manage relationships with stakeholders (industrial, research, public entities) in the Flemish R&I ecosystem to foster the impact and growth of EnergyVille.You ensure and stimulate knowledge development and utilization. You initiate and assess research proposals and support scientific and technical publications.You chair the Operational Steering Group and report directly to the Board of Directors.ProfileYou can rely on broad experience in a general management position, have a clear vision on energy and energy systems, and have a strong affinity with applied research.You are an excellent mediator with a network in the industry. You have experience in stakeholder management and political lobbying.You have developed insight into the Flemish, Belgian, and international research and innovation ecosystems and are familiar with political decision-making.You are reliable, committed, and connecting. You demonstrate the ability to build bridges and create consensus. Furthermore, you know when to be neutral.You know how to inspire and motivate others. You want to set things in motion, coordinate them, and steer them in the right direction.You are a strong communicator with excellent knowledge of both Dutch and English. Knowledge of French or German is an asset.OfferAn autonomous general management position with responsibility and visibility, closely collaborating with regional, national, and international partners from the industry as well as from public authorities.Driving a top European innovation hub in the energy field with a focus on energy research, industrial product development, business, and community creation.A competitive compensation and benefits package.
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