Project Director – Operations

Role Overview

Key Responsibilitiesstrategic Leadership & Operations Management

• Develop and implement operational strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Lead and oversee project and operational teams across multiple locations.
• Ensure effective planning, execution, monitoring, and control of all projects.
• Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Establish performance objectives and operational KPIs.
• Ensure optimal utilization of company resources.
• Support business growth through operational scalability and efficiency.

Project Portfolio Management

• Security Systems Projects

• ELV Projects

• Critical Infrastructure Projects

• Commercial Developments
• Government Projects
• Industrial Projects

Responsibilities Include

• Project governance and oversight.
• Resource planning and allocation.
• Schedule management.
• Budget control and cost optimization.
• Risk management.
• Quality assurance.
• Contract compliance.
• Stakeholder management.
• Project recovery planning when required.

Financial & Commercial Management

• Manage project profitability and financial performance.
• Review project budgets, forecasts, and financial reports.
• Monitor project costs and revenue recognition.
• Ensure achievement of financial targets and business objectives.
• Participate in contract negotiations and commercial discussions.
• Approve major procurement and subcontracting decisions.
• Identify opportunities for operational cost savings.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with:
• Clients
• Consultants
• Government Authorities
• Contractors
• Suppliers
• Strategic Partners

Support

• Executive meetings.
• Client presentations.
• Project steering committees.
• Contract reviews.
• Strategic business discussions.
• Ensure high levels of client satisfaction and long-term partnership development.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead and mentor:
• Operations Managers
• Project Managers
• Project Engineers
• Site Managers
• Technical Teams
• Support Functions

Responsibilities Include

• Talent development.
• Succession planning.
• Performance management.
• Team engagement.
• Organizational capability building.
• Create a high-performance culture focused on accountability, collaboration, and results.

Risk, Quality & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
• Implement operational risk management strategies.
• Maintain compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards and best practices.
• Drive health, safety, and environmental compliance.
• Lead operational audits and corrective action programs.

Project Delivery Governance

• Ensure all projects achieve:
• Schedule compliance.
• Budget compliance.
• Quality objectives.
• Safety objectives.
• Client satisfaction targets.
• Operational performance standards.
• Provide executive-level reporting on project and operational performance.

Technical Expertise

• Project Management Methodologies

• Operations Management
• Security Systems
• ELV Systems

• Critical Infrastructure Projects

• Contract Administration
• Commercial Management
• Resource Planning
• Procurement Management
• Risk Management
• Quality Assurance

• Microsoft Office Suite

• Microsoft Project
• Power BI
• ERP Systems

Desirable

• Primavera P6
• SAP
• Oracle
• BIM Platforms

Key Skills & Competencies

• Executive Leadership
• Strategic Planning
• Operational Excellence
• Portfolio Management
• Financial Acumen
• Commercial Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Negotiation Skills
• Decision Making
• Risk Management
• Team Leadership

• Business Development Awareness

• Change Management

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, Business Administration, or related discipline.
• Master's Degree (MBA) is highly desirable.
• Minimum 15–20 years of experience in project delivery and operations management.
• Minimum 8–10 years in a senior leadership role overseeing multiple projects and operational teams.
• Proven experience managing large-scale projects across:
• Data Centres
• Critical Infrastructure
• Security Systems
• ELV Projects
• Government Projects
• Commercial Developments
• Industrial Facilities

Preferred Certifications

• Highly desirable certifications include:
• PMP – Project Management Professional
• PgMP – Program Management Professional
• PRINCE2 Practitioner
• MBA

• Lean Six Sigma

• PMI-RMP

Requirementsmust Have

• Excellent English communication skills (Written & Verbal).
• Proven leadership experience managing large multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong financial and commercial management capability.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Executive-level stakeholder management experience.
• Strong client-facing and presentation skills.
• Experience in strategic planning and operational transformation.

Key Performance Indicators (Kpis)

• Project Portfolio Performance.
• Revenue & Profitability Achievement.
• Project Delivery Success Rate.
• Client Satisfaction Score.
• Resource Utilization Efficiency.
• Operational Cost Optimization.
• Quality Compliance.
• Health & Safety Performance.
• Employee Engagement & Retention.
• Business Growth Contribution.

Essential Experience

• Candidates must demonstrate proven experience in:
• Operations Leadership

• Budget & Cost Control

• Contract Management
• Risk Management

• Client Relationship Management

• Team Leadership
• Strategic Planning
• Data Centre / ELV / Security Projects

Mandatory Requirement