Engagement Manager

Virya Energy, founded in 2019 through the strategic partnership of Colruyt Group and its majority shareholder Korys, is a Belgian pioneer in sustainable energy solutions. Our activities span the complete energy value chain, from renewable energy development in Europe and Asia to energy distribution through DATS 24. Our portfolio encompasses our consolidated wind activities (formerly Eoly in Belgium and Eurowatt in France), solar energy projects, sustainable hydrogen development, and strategic investments in specialized energy industry services providers like GeoXYZ, DotOcean, and Marlinks.

Building on over two decades of wind energy expertise and pioneering work in sustainable hydrogen, we continue to expand our capabilities. At our headquarters, a growing team of professionals drives our development across all renewable energy sectors, delivering tailored energy solutions that accelerate the energy transition.

As an Engagement Manager, you will play a key role in supporting and enhancing the value creation of the Group’s portfolio companies. You will act as a central interface between the Group, its portfolio companies and their stakeholders, ensuring alignment, effective governance, and performance follow-up.

Your responsabilities:

• Actively monitor the performance of portfolio companies, ensuring regular follow-up and identifying opportunities for operational and strategic improvement.

• Support board members in preparing for board meetings, including reviewing materials, aligning internally, and coordinating positions with management and co-investors ahead of discussions.

• Coordinate and manage the reporting of key events and periodic performance updates of portfolio companies to the Group management.

• Serve as a bridge between portfolio company management and the expertise available at Group level and as a primary point of contact within the group for all internal inquiries related to the assigned portfolio companies.

• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including portfolio companies, investors, public authorities and industry partners.

• Represent the organization in meetings, conferences and events to strengthen visibility and foster collaboration opportunities.

• Master’s Degree in Business Engineering, Finance, Economics, Engineering Sciences or similar.

• A minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience involving building partnerships and collaborating with diverse stakeholder in a B2B environment.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with senior stakeholders.

• Solid analytical mindset with the ability to understand financial and operational performance as well as the key drivers of value creation of platforms and projects.

• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple topics simultaneously.

• Understanding of renewables or infrastructure projects and experience in project management is highly valued.

• Ability to work cross-functionally and coordinate with diverse teams and experts.

• Passion for sustainability and the transition to clean energy.

• Fluency in English with a good mastering of Dutch and/or French.

• A position in a stimulating professional environment within a sustainable, fast-growing international industry

• A challenging full-time job and an open-ended contract. The ability to develop your personal and professional skills

• An attractive remuneration based on your skills and achievements combined with an extensive package of extra-legal benefits.

• Flexible workplace: homeworking up to 2-3 days per week.