Director, PDS Projects

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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:

Strategic Leadership

• 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

Project Management

• 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

Team Leadership

• 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

Financial Management

• 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

Communication

• 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

Quality Assurance

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

Vendor Management

• 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

Location:

On-site –Bengaluru, KA

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

48

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements.  We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

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