Job Description
Project Directors are responsible for overseeing the overall management and success of complex or multiple projects. Project directors provide leadership to strategically manage risk, monitor finances and ensure each project or major phase of work is started or completed on time. They also engage deeply with their customers at a senior level to ensure that real needs are met and outcomes realised at a strategic level. They also act as a point of escalation internally and foster cultures of excellence in the project teams they oversee.
About the Role
The Project Director provides strategic leadership, direction, and oversight across multiple projects, ensuring successful delivery of complex, high-value projects that align with organisational strategy and objectives. Responsibilities highlight a strong emphasis on the business aspect of project management, including strategic alignment, commercial acumen, and the realization of tangible benefits across the project portfolio. The Project Director role, as described focused on ensuring that multiple projects collectively contribute to the organization's strategic objectives and deliver measurable business benefits. The Project Director will apply the relevant project management methodology for the project life cycle. In case of Agile or Hybrid methodologies, the Project manager will endeavor to act as a Scrum Master, driving efficiency, collaboration, empowerment and value creation based on Agile principles. The Project Director role will also be engaged during pre-sales stages to support and contribute to the proposals helping in winning the deals. The Project Director will also play a vital role in ensuring seamless service integration of partners into the solution being delivered.
Responsibilities
Provide strategic direction and oversight across multiple projects, ensuring alignment with organisational strategy and objectives.Develop and maintain project governance frameworks, processes, and structures, supporting effective decision-making across multiple projects.Lead through complexity, adapting approach and methodology to address unique challenges and opportunities within large-scale, complex projects.Oversee the development and execution of project plans, schedules, and milestones, ensuring that projects are delivered on-time, within scope, and budget.Drive commercial acumen across the project portfolio, ensuring that projects achieve targeted business outcomes and deliver maximum value.Foster a business outcome-focused culture, aligning project teams with strategic objectives and ensuring that project deliverables contribute to organisational success.Provide guidance and direction to Project Managers and Project Coordinators, supporting their professional development and promoting best practices in project management.Establish and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, managing expectations, and ensuring strategic alignment.Oversee the identification, management, and mitigation of risks and issues across the project portfolio, ensuring effective risk management strategies are in place.Ensure seamless transition of projects to operations, including handover plans, training, and support documentation.Foster a culture of learning and continuous improvement, capturing and applying lessons learned across projects.Drive benefits realisation across the project portfolio, ensuring that projects deliver tangible, measurable outcomes that support organisational objectives.Ensuring that projects align with business objectives and deliver maximum value, emphasizing commercial awareness and business-oriented decision-making.Fostering a culture that is focused on business outcomes and aligning project teams with strategic objectives, emphasizing the contribution of project deliverables to organizational success.Driving benefits realization, showcasing a commitment to ensuring that projects deliver tangible and measurable outcomes that align with organizational objectives.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related field, such as business, management or engineering Professional Project Management and Agile certification (e.g. PMP, PMI-ACP, Scrum Master). Programme or Portfolio Management certification is also preferred Multisource Service Integration experience and/or certification (e.g. SIAM)
Inspirational leadership qualities, with the ability to provide strategic direction and motivate team members, adapting leadership style as needed. Proactive, resilient and adaptable; able to navigate complex stakeholder environments. High level of personal accountability for account success and ownership for project outcomes. A commitment to ethical, professional conduct and adherence to organisational values and principles. Flexibility and adaptability, with the ability to adjust to changing stakeholder requirements and priorities.
Knowledge and abilities Advanced knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and techniques with the ability to adapt and tailor governance arrangements to the needs of individual projects. Strong commercial acumen and understanding of business drivers, with the ability to translate project objectives into tangible business outcomes. Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently Knowledge of how to optimise project management software and tools, such as Microsoft Project or similar. Deep understanding of business finance and project budgeting. Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex information clearly and concisely. Ability to drive results across cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration and teamwork. A sound knowledge and understanding of Telecom products and solutions.
Experience 15 years+ experience in project management environments in the telecommunications industry. Extensive experience in managing large-scale complex projects or multiple projects concurrently. Language skills: Fluent English required, both spoken and written.
