Project Director

Academian Inc; Pune District; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance for Employee+Spouse+2

Term Life Insurance

GPA – For Employee

Compliance – PF and Gratuity

Job summary

Academian is seeking an experienced Project Director to lead a portfolio of projects, drive delivery excellence, and ensure alignment with business objectives, client expectations, financial targets, and quality standards.

The role involves overseeing multiple programs, governance, risk management, and mentoring senior delivery leaders. Strong financial acumen and experience with Agile are essential.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in project/program/portfolio management or delivery leadership.
• Proven experience managing large project portfolios and distributed teams.
• Strong expertise in project governance, financial management, risk management, and client engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee multiple projects/programs, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery.
• Drive portfolio governance, project reviews, risk mitigation, and escalation management.
• Own financial performance, including budgets, revenue, margins, profitability, and resource utilisation.
• Build strong relationships with senior clients and internal stakeholders.
• Lead, mentor, and develop Project Managers, Program Managers, and Delivery Leaders.
• Drive process optimisation, automation, AI adoption, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Financial management

Agile delivery

Education

PMP/PRINCE2 certification

Tools

PM Certifications

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Project Director to lead a portfolio of projects, drive delivery excellence, and ensure alignment with business objectives, client expectations, financial targets, and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee multiple projects/programs, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery.
• Drive portfolio governance, project reviews, risk mitigation, and escalation management.
• Own financial performance, including budgets, revenue, margins, profitability, and resource utilisation.
• Build strong relationships with senior clients and internal stakeholders.
• Lead, mentor, and develop Project Managers, Program Managers, and Delivery Leaders.
• Drive process optimisation, automation, AI adoption, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 15+ years of experience in project/program/portfolio management or delivery leadership.
• Proven experience managing large project portfolios and distributed teams.
• Strong expertise in project governance, financial management, risk management, and client engagement.
• Excellent commercial acumen, leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Experience with Agile and other project delivery methodologies.
• PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent certifications are preferred.

Our Offerings for Employee Benefits and Well-Being:

• Health Insurance for Employee+Spouse+Two Children+Parents
• Term Life Insurance
• GPA – For Employee
• Compliance – PF and Gratuity

About Academian

Academian is an education technology and learning solutions company, spun off from Intraedge, an IT company with over 22 years of experience. With 500+ team members, we deliver innovative services, products, and digital learning solutions across K–12, higher education, publishing, and corporate learning.

Our expertise includes EdTech solutions, LMS/CMS, digital learning, instructional design, accessibility, media development, custom software, and digital transformation.

At Academian, we combine industry expertise with technology and innovation to create impactful learning experiences. Join us in shaping the future of education!