About the job
Role Overview
The Project Director will spearhead the project and enhance the operations of the project office, ensuring the implementation of essential support services for effective project management. This position guarantees the overall integrity and coherence of project execution, supporting clients and key stakeholders in their decision-making processes to optimize project delivery.
The successful candidate will possess the authority and presence to effectively influence stakeholders at all levels, both internally and externally.
Functional leads will report directly to the Project Director.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and develop the project team, ensuring alignment with the client's strategic objectives while adding business value.
- Ensure the client meets regulatory obligations related to the project, promoting efficient capital investments through appropriate consultation.
- Develop and implement consistent working practices and standards that support project delivery (e.g., Risk, Schedule, Cost, Quality) in line with Turner & Townsend Best Practices. Provide training, coaching, and independent assurance as needed.
- Oversee project assurance and scrutiny via the gateway process, ensuring that all investments have robust business cases and demonstrate capital efficiency.
- Maintain baseline integrity and provide timely and accurate management information to facilitate effective decision-making for optimized investments.
- Ensure effective and efficient resource deployment across the project.
