Project Director

Infor Inc.; United Arab Emirates; Remote; AED 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Infor Consulting Services seeks an experienced Project Director to lead end-to-end ERP and enterprise software implementation programs for global clients. You will act as the executive contact for senior stakeholders, align objectives with strategy, and drive delivery across multiple workstreams with accountability for budget and outcomes.

The role requires strong leadership, deep program governance knowledge, and a track record of transforming large-scale enterprise initiatives, including cloud

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in consulting, professional services, or enterprise software delivery.
• Proven success leading large-scale ERP programs.
• Proven success leading large-scale ERP and digital transformation programs involving multiple workstreams, global stakeholders, and complex delivery environments.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience owning project P&L, forecasting, and financial governance.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and communicate effectively with C-level executives and senior stakeholders.
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong understanding of project governance frameworks, program management, and enterprise transformation methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of large-scale ERP and enterprise software implementation programs.
• Act as the executive point of contact for customers, developing trusted advisor relationships with senior business and IT stakeholders.
• Align business objectives with solution strategy, implementation approach, and delivery execution.
• Manage complex project portfolios involving multiple workstreams, teams, partners, and stakeholders.
• Acting as the delegated senior delivery leader for strategic customers and programmes, providing executive governance, delivery oversight and escalation management.
• Leading mobilisation of major programmes, ensuring governance, resourcing, operating models and delivery controls are established before execution begins.
• Own project financial performance, including forecasting, revenue recognition, profitability, and commercial risk management.
• Drive program governance, executive steering committees, reporting, and decision-making processes.
• Build and maintain detailed delivery plans, resource forecasts, budgets, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Proactively identify project risks, issues, and dependencies, ensuring prompt resolution and escalation where needed.
• Lead and mentor project managers, consultants, and delivery teams to foster high performance and collaboration.
• Partner with Sales and Pre-Sales teams to support project scoping, delivery planning, and customer proposals.
• Identify opportunities to expand customer value through additional services and strategic consulting engagements.
• Champion delivery excellence and continuous improvement across project methodologies, tools, and best practices.

Skills

ERP programs

Executive stakeholder management

P&L ownership

Project governance

Cloud transformation

Global delivery

Travel readiness

PM certification knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, IT, Engineering or related field

PMP, PgMP, PRINCE2, MSP or equivalent

Tools

Infor CloudSuite / ERP platforms

Job description

Project Director

Department: Infor Consulting Services

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Remote

Description

At Infor, we help some of the world's leading manufacturing, distribution, and enterprise organizations transform the way they operate. We're looking for an experienced Project Director to lead complex software implementation programs and act as a trusted advisor to our customers throughout their digital transformation journey.

As a Project Director, you will own the successful delivery of large-scale enterprise software projects, leading cross-functional teams, managing executive stakeholder relationships, and ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned to business outcomes. You will play a pivotal role in driving customer success while maintaining accountability for project financial performance and delivery excellence.

This is a highly visible, customer-facing leadership position for someone who thrives in complex environments and enjoys building long-term partnerships with global organizations.

A Typical Day in the Life Includes:

• Lead end-to-end delivery of large-scale ERP and enterprise software implementation programs.
• Act as the executive point of contact for customers, developing trusted advisor relationships with senior business and IT stakeholders.
• Align business objectives with solution strategy, implementation approach, and delivery execution.
• Manage complex project portfolios involving multiple workstreams, teams, partners, and stakeholders.
• Acting as the delegated senior delivery leader for strategic customers and programmes, providing executive governance, delivery oversight and escalation management.
• Leading recovery activities for at-risk programmes, driving corrective actions and stakeholder alignment to achieve successful customer outcomes.
• Leading mobilisation of major programmes, ensuring governance, resourcing, operating models and delivery controls are established before execution begins.
• Own project financial performance, including forecasting, revenue recognition, profitability, and commercial risk management.
• Drive program governance, executive steering committees, reporting, and decision-making processes.
• Build and maintain detailed delivery plans, resource forecasts, budgets, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Proactively identify project risks, issues, and dependencies, ensuring prompt resolution and escalation where needed.
• Lead and mentor project managers, consultants, and delivery teams to foster high performance and collaboration.
• Partner with Sales and Pre-Sales teams to support project scoping, delivery planning, and customer proposals.
• Identify opportunities to expand customer value through additional services and strategic consulting engagements.
• Champion delivery excellence and continuous improvement across project methodologies, tools, and best practices.

Basic Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in consulting, professional services, or enterprise software delivery.
• Proven success leading large-scale ERP programs.
• Proven success leading large-scale ERP and digital transformation programs involving multiple workstreams, global stakeholders, and complex delivery environments.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience owning project P&L, forecasting, and financial governance.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and communicate effectively with C-level executives and senior stakeholders.
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong understanding of project governance frameworks, program management, and enterprise transformation methodologies.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• PMP, PgMP, PRINCE2, MSP, or equivalent project management certification is advantageous.
• Willingness to travel to customer locations as required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience delivering Infor CloudSuite, Infor LN, M3, or comparable enterprise ERP solutions.
• Background in Manufacturing, Industrial Equipment, Distribution, Supply Chain, or Logistics industries.
• Experience managing global or multi-country implementation programs.
• Familiarity with cloud transformation, SaaS delivery models, and change management initiatives.