Research & Technology CO2 Conversion Project Manager

The Research & Technology CO₂ Conversion Project Manager is responsible for coordinating R&D studies and projects that support the Company’s ambitions.

R&D Study and Project Coordination

Responsibilities include:

• Propose and define projects in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders and partners.
• Participate in contractual negotiations and establish project deadlines and payment schedules.
• Coordinate and follow up on projects involving internal and external stakeholders.
• Serve as the Company’s focal point for assigned projects.
• Manage projects according to agreed timelines and budgets.
• Account for HSE and operational constraints throughout studies and projects.
• Account for the five sustainability levers throughout studies and projects.
• Interpret and validate generated results.
• Report and communicate project information to internal and external stakeholders.
• Propose new investments.
• Provide recommendations at least annually, including during budget periods, to inform potential go/no-go decisions.

Technology Scouting, Monitoring, and Evaluation

Responsibilities include:

• Review specialized journals, publications, and patents.
• Connect with the innovation ecosystem, including start-ups, private-sector organizations, and academic institutions.
• Evaluate technologies while considering their potential application to TotalEnergies assets.
• Add relevant information to the CO₂ Techno Hub centralized database.
• Provide at least annual updates regarding technologies or start-ups under monitoring.
• Participate in conferences and seminars.
• Contribute to the exchange of ideas and transfer of knowledge within a multidisciplinary environment.

Incubation Projects

Responsibilities include:

• Propose innovative project descriptions in the field of CO₂ conversion.
• Participate in the annual call for incubation projects.
• Further define the research program with internal and external stakeholders when a submission is successful.
• Coordinate approved projects.

Laboratory and Scientific Activities

When required, responsibilities include:

• Coordinate internal laboratory work involving the synthesis, characterization, and testing of novel and commercial catalyst formulations.
• Develop new techniques for analysis, testing, and processes.
• Interact with laboratory operational teams.
• Maintain an internal network with other teams through the exchange of relevant information.
• Contribute to the Company’s external scientific image through conferences and publications.
• Contribute to the training of new team members and encourage creativity.