Senior Project Director

JDL Recruitment; Paris; Sur place; EUR 100 000 - 125 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A growing organisation in the French market is seeking a Senior Project Executive to take ownership of a new data center development. This highly visible role includes leading and mentoring project managers while managing project delivery from strategy to execution. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience, strong leadership skills, and a proven record of delivering large-scale projects. Competitive compensation and an opportunity to work within a talented international team are on offer.

Prestations

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Opportunity to work with an international team

Qualifications

• 15+ years' experience in project leadership roles.
• Proven track record delivering large, complex projects.
• Confidence using project management tools and metrics.

Responsabilités

• Leading multi-disciplinary projects and teams.
• Managing budgets and performance metrics.
• Building relationships with stakeholders.

Connaissances

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem-solving

Commercial acumen

Formation

Technical degree (MBA desirable)

Description du poste

Senior Project Executive

Are you a senior project executive ready to take ownership of a new data center development as a new entrant to the French market. This role will shape their success from concept to delivery. I'm seeking an experienced project executive to lead major projects in France and play a key role in a fast-growing organisation’s continued expansion.

Reporting directly to the Chief Development Officer, you will have end-to-end responsibility for project delivery from strategy, budgets and timelines to team leadership and stakeholder management. This is a highly visible role, partnering closely with senior leadership, project managers, contractors and vendors to manage risk, control finances and ensure projects are delivered on time and to the highest standards.

What you’ll be doing:

• Providing overall leadership and direction across large, multi-disciplinary projects
• Leading and mentoring project managers, teams, contractors and consultants
• Owning project plans, timelines, budgets and performance metrics
• Managing complex operating budgets and business plans
• Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels
• Driving best practice, continuous improvement and high-performance delivery
• Representing the organisation professionally and safeguarding its reputation
• Contributing fresh thinking to strategy, business planning and service delivery

What we’re looking for:

• 15+ years’ experience within a project leadership role
• Qualified in a technical capacity to degree level. MBA - Desirable
• Proven track record delivering large, complex, mission‑critical projects
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong commercial acumen with a proactive, problem‑solving mind‑set
• Confidence using project management tools, systems and performance metrics

What’s on offer:

• Join a high‑growth business supported by private equity investment
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Opportunity to work with a talented, ambitious international team