About this role
The Project Director is responsible for leading, overseeing, managing and implementing multiple IT/ Engineering projects (project portfolio) with quality, within scope and to ensure deliverables are on time and conform to processes and standards meeting customer’s requirements.
You will also manage a project team across different functional areas and lead pre-sale activities to responding to tenders; managing staff’s performance, feedback and morale; taking ownership of staff’s project assignments; taking full accountability of projects’ development milestones and project financials.
Project & Service Management
Review the project lifecycle (initiation, plan, execution, completion)Review project schedules, quality plans, budgets, and communication and risk management plansManage issues arising out of scope definition and disputes that impacted scope, schedule and costManage issues arising from integration of various components of the project, e.g. hardware, software installation, testing, business process review, redesign, application development, migration and data conversion etcManage project financials, ensuring project cost/ revenue forecast is done accuratelyOversee the implementation of the project with regard to schedules, budget, manpower and qualityResolve project overrun issuesMonitor and report on project management progress to Senior Management and Customer stakeholdersManage resources in terms of mobilising resources during different periods of time from team to team to maximise productivity or minimise wastageLead the project and service team on smooth project transition to operation in accordance to customer requirement and processes.Manage project operation and ensure service level is maintained without financial penalty and security incident due to negligent or lack of awarenessCustomer/Vendor/ Stakeholder Management
Build strategic relationships with partners, contractors and subcontractorsEffectively engage stakeholders in project decisions and executionBuild long-term customer relationships by anticipating and exceeding customer’s expectationNegotiate with customers on change control mechanism to meet schedules and prioritize changes based on business needsBusiness Development
Proactively identify opportunities for further expansion or improvement of services delivered to the customer and liaise with the Account Manager(s) for development of that opportunityParticipate in tenders and contribute to tender proposal, provide inputs in project delivery effort, risks and review compliance to tender requirementBe involved in pre-sale activities and provide leadership to the project team to ensure that proposals/ enhancements are fully analysed and evaluated for benefits and costFinancial Management
Perform accurate financial forecasting across the project portfolio including cost scheduling, revenue scheduling, client billing plan and internal charging planEnsure that the project financials across the project portfolio are within the approved budgetsTeam Management
Participate in leadership activities and providing performance feedback and developmental coachingMonitor and improve team performance, conduct team building, providing leadership, coaching, and performance managementBuild, lead and motivate a high performing team with innovative cultureLead, guide, manage and motivate the projects’ team members in delivering quality project works, eliminating project exceptions and delighting the customersPlan for optimal use of resources across teams comprising of Project and Technical competenciesManage performance review of team and maintain open communication with team for feedback on continuous improvementPlan and develop team members to achieve their individual career development planEnsure high individual and staff billability More than 10 years of IT/ Engineering project management experienceExperience in the development, implementation, and support of engineering/ information technology projects in a range of organizationsDegree in Engineering, Computer Science or equivalentSelf-motivated with a positive “can-do” attitude, creative with excellent presentation, communication,negotiation and interpersonal skills including strong persuasive techniques.Able to lead, develop and maintain respectful and trusting relationshipExperience working in a provider or vendor environment to delivery client projectsFamiliar with working in a matrix organization We are driven by our AEIOU beliefs—Adventure, Excellence, Integrity, Ownership, and Unity—and we seek individuals who embody these values in both their professional and personal lives. We are committed to our Impact: Valuing our clients, Growing our people, and Creating our future.
Together, we make the extraordinary happen.
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