We are looking for a Director of Delivery HPC to lead the delivery of highly critical strategic projects across HPC, AI and Quantum environments within a European scope (France, Germany, UK, Czech Republic, Netherlands).

You will manage senior expert teams across multiple countries, ensure operational excellence on the most sensitive projects, and act as the primary escalation point in complex technical or contractual situations.

This role combines senior leadership, delivery management under high pressure, strong HPC technical credibility, and direct interactions with top management as well as Factory and R&D organizations.

Responsibilities / Missions

• Leadership & Delivery Management

• Lead the delivery of critical HPC projects across HPC, AI and Quantum environments.
• Manage senior technical expert teams across multiple countries (N+2 management level).
• Ensure team performance, engagement and alignment on highly critical projects.
• Deliver very recent technologies in high-pressure operational contexts.

• Technical Leadership & Escalation Management

• Provide credible HPC technical leadership on complex and critical architectures.
• Act as the primary escalation point for technical and contractual issues.
• Secure delivery in high business and political constraint contexts.
• Cross-functional Coordination & Governance
• Streamline interactions with Factory and R&D organizations.
• Structure and drive escalation operating models.
• Ensure reliable execution on the most sensitive projects in the portfolio.

Profile description:

Education & Experience

• Engineering degree or equivalent (Master’s level)
• 12–15+ years of experience in complex technical environments
• Proven senior management experience (N+2 level)
• Strong background in HPC

Skills

Must have

• HPC experience (complex environments, critical architectures)
• Delivery leadership of large multi-country strategic programs
• Management of expert teams at N+2 level
• Technical and contractual escalation management

Nice to have

• Exposure to AI and/or Quantum environments
• Knowledge of Factory and R&D organizations
• Governance of projects with institutional or governmental stakes
• Experience on projects with strong technological sovereignty constraints

• Languages & Mobility

• Fluent English required (written and spoken) – German is a plus but not required
• International mobility required (around 1 trip per month)

Why apply?

You will work on highly critical HPC projects with strong technological, industrial and political impact, in a European technological sovereignty context.
The role offers strong exposure to strategic challenges, a central position in HPC delivery, and direct interaction with senior expert teams, top management, and Factory / R&D organizations.

Why this role might not be for you

If you do not enjoy travelling, or if you are uncomfortable with high-pressure environments, cutting-edge technologies and critical delivery contexts, this role may not be a good fit.

What we offer

• A highly visible strategic role on critical HPC projects
• Leadership of senior expert teams across Europe
• Direct interactions with HPC, Factory and R&D teams
• A cutting-edge technology environment (HPC, AI, Quantum)