Project Director

Job Description

<strong>Company Description</strong><p><br></p>Jobs for Humanity is dedicated to building an inclusive and just employment ecosystem. Therefore, we have dedicated this job posting to individuals coming from the following communities: Refugee, Neurodivergent, Single Parent, Blind or Low Vision, Deaf or hard of hearding, Black, Hispanic, Asian, Military Veterans, the Elderly, the LGBTQ, and Justice Impacted individuals. If you identify with any of the following communities do not hesitate to register.<p><br></p>Company Name: Atkins Job Description<p><br></p>Due to continued success in KSA, SNC Lavalin’s Faithful+Gould business is seeking to appoint an experienced Project Director to join our already established team in KSA (various locations) to support and oversee a major programmes of work.<p><br></p><strong>Responsibilities</strong><p><br></p><ul><li>Lead a PMO team in executing our contracted PMO services. </li><li>Define the PMO strategy and lead the design and implementation of a common project management methodology, standards and tools to drive and facilitate the successful delivery of projects within the programme. </li><li>Lead the execution of a PMO governance, reporting and review framework to provide a holistic view of all organisational programme activity. </li><li>Defining benefits management plans and establishment of performance management tools and key performance indicator reporting aligned with programme strategy. </li><li>Manage interdependencies and coordination across projects within the programme to ensure that information relating to project deliverables, risks and issues are effectively communicated between stakeholders and that key performance indicators are monitored and evaluated. </li><li>Identify and define the major strategic issues for the organisation and integrate diverse stakeholder interests with the broader agenda to inform the development and prioritisation of initiatives and to proactively understand and mitigate risks. </li><li>Define governance strategies and organisational policies to enable the strategic coordination of multiple projects and initiatives to improve efficiency and effectiveness of projects. </li><li>Foster collaborative and mutually supportive relationships with project leaders and senior stakeholders, assess cross-functional project team capability, provide coaching, training and support to enhance the project/program management capability, and improve collaborative development and project results. </li><li>Ensuring implementation and compliance with the company Integrated Management System. </li><li>Develop organisational breakdown structures and human resourcing requirements including formal routes of reporting and internal team development appraisals. </li><li>Manage the fee commission on behalf of the business including fulfilling technical and scope obligations of the consultancy contract. </li><li>Effective management of internal job costing in relation to the fee and of resource requirements. </li><li>Service delivery to clients and act as primary interface, ensuring Faithful+Gould secure the client’s confidence. </li><li>Identifying new and innovative project management approaches and tools and embed these in the behaviour and day to day activities of the organisation’s operations</li></ul><p><br></p><strong>Experience &amp; Qualifications:</strong><p><br></p><ul><li>Minimal requirement of Degree in relevant discipline from a reputable University. </li><li>Preference will be granted to those candidates with specific PMO accreditation from international Project Management organisations. </li><li>Minimum of 20 years project management experience demonstrating relevant PMO management experience. </li><li>Proven ability to demonstrate the effective delivery of PMO duties from initial brief through delivery to final completion. </li><li>Productive supervision of subordinates including adequate planning, monitoring and control</li><li>Ability to manage a team on major/complex programmes/projects. </li><li>Effective team control and building of team spirit/culture. </li><li>Management of resources through collaboration with business leaders. </li><li>Retaining existing clients for further work and securing new clients. </li><li>Ability to represent SNC Lavalin at executive level meetings. </li><li>Demonstrate an understanding of overall PMO requirements and the ability to advise client’s knowledgably on overall project management issues</li><li>Demonstrate effective leadership and high commitment in order to achieve goals </li><li>Excellent communications skills; including report writing and presentation skills</li></ul><p><br></p><strong>Rewards And Benefits</strong><p><br></p>We offer an excellent package which includes:<p><br></p><ul><li>A competitive salary</li><li>25 calendar days annual leave (based on 5 day working week)</li><li>Medical and life insurance cover. </li><li>Company gratuity scheme. </li><li>Discretionary bonus scheme. </li><li>Annual flight allowance to point of origin. </li></ul><p><br></p>SNC-Lavalin is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforce. We aim to provide quality and fairness for all job applicants and employees and not to discriminate on grounds of gender, marital status, age, race, ethnic origin, religious conviction or disablement. We oppose all forms of unlawful treatment and discrimination.<p><br></p>Our aim is for the company to be representative of all sections of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to a policy of treating all our employees and job applications equally.<p><br></p>We pursue this commitment by:<p><br></p>Having clear and concise procedures and guidelines for both line managers and employees to ensure policies are fully understood and implemented;<p><br></p>Complying with the relevant employment legislation and codes of practice;<p><br></p>Ensuring that all existing employees, potential employees, colleagues and customers are treated equally and with respect;<p><br></p>Ensuring that the workplace is an environment free from discrimination, harassment, victimisation and bullying regardless of an individual’s gender, marital status, age, race, ethnic origin, religious conviction or disablement;<p><br></p>Making all decisions relating to recruitment, selection or promotion according to the employees’ ability.