Deputy Project Director

Impact Talent; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 2,000,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international port and terminal operator is seeking a Deputy Project Director in Karachi, Pakistan. The role involves leading significant port infrastructure transformations, managing risk, and ensuring alignment with the business case. The ideal candidate has at least 7 years of experience in complex capital projects, preferably in marine infrastructure. An opportunity for career growth into a Project Director role and a competitive salary package is offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

International exposure on flagship project

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years’ experience delivering complex capital projects.
• Experience in port or marine infrastructure is ideal.
• Comfortable with single status living in Karachi.

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of implementation across workstreams.
• Mobilise cross-functional teams for project outcomes.
• Ensure effective reporting and decision-making.

Skills

Project mobilisation

Stakeholder engagement

Cross-functional leadership

Change management

Conflict resolution

Fluent English

Execution-focused mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field

Master's degree or PMP/CAPM

Job description

Deputy Project Director
Location: Karachi, Pakistan

Take the lead on one of the region’s most significant port infrastructure transformations with a leading international port and terminal operator. This client-side opportunity offers the chance to directly shape the delivery of a high-value marine and cargo terminal project – and evolve into the future Project Director.

You’ll be hands-on from day one, driving the mobilisation of workstreams, managing risk, and ensuring delivery aligns with the business case. This is a fast-paced, high-energy role for a proactive leader who thrives on transformation delivery and making things happen.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead all phases of implementation across functional and technical workstreams
• Mobilise cross-functional teams to deliver project outcomes at maximum value
• Champion integrated project scheduling, resourcing and risk management
• Ensure full scope and change management accountability across departments
• Maintain robust reporting, documentation and decision-making support
• Build strong relationships across internal and external stakeholders
• Drive collaboration while proactively tackling roadblocks and resolving issues
• Represent the project leadership in key engagements – and be ready to step up

What You'll Bring to the Table

• A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field; Master’s degree or PMP/CAPM is a plus
• At least 7 years’ experience delivering complex capital projects – ideally port or marine infrastructure
• Demonstrated success in fast-paced project mobilisation and delivery
• Strong experience in stakeholder engagement and cross-functional team leadership
• Proven ability to manage change, resolve conflict and maintain momentum
• Fluent in English (written and spoken)
• A high-energy, positive and execution-focused mindset
• Comfortable with single status living in Karachi
• Willingness to be on-site, visible, and deeply involved in daily delivery activities

Why Join?

• Be part of a flagship international project with long-term impact
• Opportunity to grow into the Project Director role
• Work directly with a global port operator driving regional transformation
• International exposure and high-profile delivery experience
• Competitive salary and benefits package

Take the Next Step in Your Career

If you’re ready to lead delivery on a landmark port infrastructure project and grow into the Deputy Project Director role, we want to hear from you.

Please apply now to start a confidential conversation with our executive search team. We'll support you through every step of the process and ensure this move adds real value to your career.