Work Package Director

Overview

Job Description

Package Manager (s)

• Oversee the performance and ensure adherence to contractual obligations and KPIs to
• guarantee the successful delivery of the project.
• Serve as a senior team member and leader, maintaining direct communication with key Client stakeholders.
• Act as a shared resource within the core management team across the PMC program.
• Assume overall responsibility for the successful delivery and completion of the project.
• Represent the Client with full delegated authority.
• Supervise and coordinate the activities of consultants and contractors, supported by the
• PMC team.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for public agencies, corporations, government officials,
• and stakeholders.
• Provide timely, insightful advice and regular progress updates to the Client’s portfolio team.
• Lead, motivate, and guide the PMC team, ensuring effective collaboration and high
• performance.
• Proactively communicate and share relevant information with the Client, design teams,
• external stakeholders, and others, as necessary.
• Monitor audits to ensure they are thorough and that the supply chain meets contractual

requirements

• , delivering projects on schedule.
• Identify and resolve issues promptly that could impact the project’s timeline, budget, quality,
• safety, or the Client’s reputation.
• Ensure optimal allocation and utilization of PMC team resources for the best possible project
• outcomes.
• Drive initiatives aimed at achieving cost savings and operational efficiencies in the
• procurement process.
• Safeguard the PMC team's commercial interests and ensure effective management of
• financial and contractual matters.
• Oversee the change management process and foster innovation initiatives to improve
• project outcomes.
• Develop, monitor, and update the project schedule, ensuring milestones are met.
• Provide regular progress reports (weekly/monthly or as required) to the Client.
• Establish and maintain a comprehensive communication plan to ensure effective information
• flow and day-to-day coordination across all teams and stakeholders.
• Take a leadership role in managing project risks related to program, cost, and quality,
• ensuring mitigation strategies are in place.
• Resolve conflicts swiftly to minimize any negative impact on the project’s progress.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferably Mechanical or Civil.
• Minimum of 20 years' experience in urban planning and infrastructure projects, with at least 10 years in a managerial role
• Strong organizational qualities with background as Design office Director supervising pools of designers and projects at all stages of design, supervision and construction
• Strong design and supervision skills, win work and oversee delivery
• Effective leader (has an instinctive eye for talent), proven ability to motivate others and get results both through direct reports and external suppliers (Internal as well as external third-party sub consultants).
• Strategic thinker – ability to spot opportunities and galvanize the resource and the expertise in order to capitalize on them.
• Experience of interpreting and understanding local rules, regulations and design guides.
• Excellent client meeting, presentation and report writing skills.
• Entrepreneurial outlook – keen interest to play a pivotal role in growing the business.