Project Director

SUPPLY PUMPS AND SYSTEMS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Singapore is searching for a Project Director to oversee large-scale projects across various industries such as tech, finance, and construction. The ideal candidate will have extensive project management experience, strong leadership skills, and excellent communication abilities. Responsibilities include setting project goals, mentoring teams of project managers, and acting as a liaison for stakeholders. This role demands proven experience in delivering projects on time and within budget while ensuring quality and compliance.

Qualifications

• Several years of project management experience, often promoted from Project Manager roles.
• Strong ability to lead, motivate, and manage diverse teams.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills for stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Sets project vision, goals, and strategic direction, translating them into actionable plans.
• Directs and mentors project managers, providing guidance and enabling their teams.
• Acts as a key liaison with clients and other stakeholders, managing expectations.

Skills

Project management experience

Leadership ability

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Technical acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

PMP certification

Tools

Project management software

Job description

A Project Director is

a senior leader who strategically plans, executes, and oversees large, complex projects, managing teams of project managers, resources, budgets, and stakeholders to ensure goals are met on time and within budget, focusing on high-level vision, risk mitigation, and delivering business value across industries like tech, finance, and construction

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Oversight: Sets project vision, goals, and strategic direction, translating them into actionable plans for project managers.
• Leadership & Mentoring: Directs and mentors project managers, providing guidance and enabling their teams.
• Stakeholder Management: Acts as a key liaison with clients, executives, and other stakeholders, reporting progress and managing expectations.
• Financial & Resource Management: Manages budgets, allocates resources across multiple projects, and devises cost-effective plans.
• Risk & Quality Control: Identifies and mitigates risks, resolves conflicts, and ensures high standards of quality and compliance.
• Performance Analysis: Evaluates project performance post-completion to improve future processes.

Essential Skills & Qualifications

• Experience: Several years of project management experience, often promoted from Project Manager roles.
• Leadership: Strong ability to lead, motivate, and manage diverse teams.
• Communication: Excellent communication and negotiation skills for stakeholder engagement.
• Problem-Solving: High-level analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Technical Acumen: Proficiency with project management software and industry-specific tools.
• Education: Often holds a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; PMP certification preferred.