Data Centre Project Director: Lead Large-Scale Delivery

Currie & Brown; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A project management firm is seeking an experienced Project Director with Data Centre expertise to oversee large projects in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The role involves directing project delivery, managing stakeholder relationships, and leading project teams. Ideal candidates will hold a relevant degree and have extensive experience in project management, including strong leadership and contract administration skills. This position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment with a focus on long-term development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• Project management professional certification or accreditation.
• Previous experience leading large scale Data Centres.
• Proven ability to manage, motivate and lead large teams.
• Strong pre-contract and post-contract experience.
• Excellent contract administration experience.
• Leading project management expert.
• Experience of managing stakeholders at executive level.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for delivery of large scale and complex projects.
• Responsible for project definition and delivery.
• Lead a large team, setting objectives, managing performance.
• Responsible for establishing project delivery plans.
• Manage multiple consultants and contractors.
• Produce plans and schedules, manage budgets.
• Implement and manage project processes and policies.
• Present business project risks to senior managers.
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders about project progress.
• Analyse complex information to advise clients.
• Provide strategic advice as a technical expert.
• Assure compliance with contracts concerning service scope.
• Develop and manage team leaders.
• Translate business objectives into operational targets.
• Talent development and succession planning.
• Deliver aspects of the company’s vision to projects.

Job description

A project management firm is seeking an experienced Project Director with Data Centre expertise to oversee large projects in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The role involves directing project delivery, managing stakeholder relationships, and leading project teams. Ideal candidates will hold a relevant degree and have extensive experience in project management, including strong leadership and contract administration skills. This position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment with a focus on long-term development.