Graphene Technology Project Manager

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

Lead technology selection, validation and customer qualification for a biomass-derived graphene pilot before any major scale-up commitment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

· Compare technology routes and conduct vendor due diligence.

· Lead feedstock testing using biochar / activated-carbon feedstocks.

· Define Raman, layer-count, purity, conductivity and surface-area requirements.

· Execute the pilot and validate mass balance, yield and energy consumption.

· Lead customer qualification in construction, polymers, coatings and selected applications.

· Recommend scale-up only on demonstrated technical and commercial evidence.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND CAPABILITY

· Experience in advanced carbon materials, graphene, graphite, nanomaterials or materials processing.

· Strong materials-science or chemical-engineering background.

· Pilot and technology scale-up experience.

· Ability to distinguish laboratory claims from commercially proven technology.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

· Graphene-characterisation expertise.

· Composite/concrete/polymer application experience.

· Technology-licensing experience.

KEY SUCCESS MEASURES

· Reproducible product specification and yield.

· Qualified applications and paying customer path.

· Evidence-based scale-up decision.

RECRUITMENT PRINCIPLE We are looking first and foremost for hands-on implementers with a proven record of taking real industrial or infrastructure projects from planning through procurement, construction, commissioning and operation.

The roles are part of an international renewable-energy, circular-economy, biorefining and industrial side-stream utilisation investment programme with Côte dIvoire as the principal implementation country. The portfolio includes both fast-start production projects and later large-scale industrial investments.

LANGUAGE SKILLS A reasonable level of working English is essential. French language skills are a major advantage.

EXPECTED WORKING STYLE

· Practical, decisive and delivery-oriented.

· Fact-based, using measurable results and documented data.

· Prepared to challenge supplier assumptions and verify operating references.

· Able to work in a multicultural environment and build local capability.

· Understands that pilot testing, customer qualification and phased scale-up are central risk-management tools.

EMPLOYMENT AND LOCATION

Employment form, work location and travel requirements will be defined role by role. Some positions may begin in Finland or elsewhere in Europe, but several key roles will require significant presence in Côte dIvoire during implementation phases.