Senior Project Director

Institute of Project Management; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management organization in Greater London seeks a Senior Project Director to lead complex projects exceeding $2 billion. This role requires 20+ years in the industry, with 10+ years as a Project Director. The candidate will be responsible for managing project compliance and delivering projects profitably. A Bachelor's degree is required, and PMP certification is preferred. Key attributes include client relationship management and experience in challenging locations.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of relevant industry experience, with at least 10 years as a Project Director.
• Experience in managing complex EPFC projects exceeding $2 Billion USD.
• Ability to support projects in remote or difficult locations.

Responsibilities

• Manage and integrate large complex EPFC projects.
• Ensure project compliance with BMS policies and legal requirements.
• Deliver projects at or above as-sold GP with accurate forecasting.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship management

Risk management

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject

PMP certification

MBA or Post Graduate Management qualification

Job description

Location: London, England, United Kingdom

The Senior Project Director leads Project and Discipline managers/leads to achieve project objectives. They have bottom‑line accountability for the financial and technical success of the project or program. They must develop and maintain positive client relationships that lead to future work across regions. The Senior Project Director mentors and coaches future leaders and is respected as a leader externally by multiple clients. They apply an advanced understanding of McDermott’s business to improve project cost‑effectiveness, apply change management, risk management, and opportunity management principles, and improve project margin across projects. They are responsible for developing the project execution plan under new lines of the business that leverage company and industry capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage and integrate large complex EPFC projects
• Take responsibility for projects with a total installed cost exceeding $2 Billion USD
• Responsible for Management and Execution of all phases of the project
• Ensure project compliance with BMS policies and legal requirements
• Deliver the project at as‑sold GP (or better) and responsible for accurate forecasting

Essential Qualifications and Education

• 20+ years of relevant industry experience (10+ years as a PD)
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject (PMP preferred; MBA or Post Graduate Management qualification an advantage)
• Willingness and ability to support projects planned for remote and/or difficult locations

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