Director, PDS Projects

A Project Director plays a crucial leadership role in managing complex projects from inception to completion. Here are the key responsibilities typically associated with this position:

• Establishing the project vision, objectives, and success criteria
• Aligning project goals with broader organizational strategy
• Making high-level decisions that impact project direction
• Managing stakeholder expectations and relationships

• Overseeing the complete project lifecycle
• Developing and managing project scope, timeline, and budget
• Allocating resources effectively across project components
• Identifying and mitigating risks throughout the project

• Building, developing, and leading cross-functional project teams
• Delegating responsibilities to team members and project managers
• Providing mentorship and guidance to team members
• Creating a collaborative environment that fosters innovation

• Developing and managing project budgets
• Monitoring financial performance against targets
• Approving expenditures and managing cost control measures
• Ensuring project financial viability and return on investment

• Serving as the primary point of contact for senior stakeholders
• Facilitating communication between all project participants
• Delivering regular project status reports to executives
• Managing critical project communications and presentations

• Establishing quality standards and expectations
• Implementing processes to monitor and control quality
• Ensuring deliverables meet specified requirements
• Overseeing compliance with regulatory requirements

• Selecting and managing relationships with contractors and vendors
• Negotiating contracts and service level agreements
• Monitoring vendor performance and deliverables
• Resolving vendor-related issues and conflicts