Director PDS Projects

Project Director

The Project Director will lead and oversee the end-to-end delivery of a large-scale industrial project in India, ensuring successful completion within scope, budget, timeline, and quality parameters while managing complex stakeholder relationships and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute comprehensive project strategy and roadmap
• Establish project governance framework and organizational structure
• Drive strategic decision-making and escalation resolution
• Ensure alignment with corporate objectives and local market requirements
  
  

• Oversee all phases from inception to commissioning and handover
• Manage project budgets (typically ₹500 crores to ₹5,000+ crores)
• Develop and monitor critical path schedules and milestones
• Implement risk management strategies and contingency planning
• Ensure quality assurance and safety compliance throughout project lifecycle
  
  

• Interface with senior executives, board members, and investors
• Manage relationships with government authorities and regulatory bodies
• Coordinate with local communities and environmental agencies
• Lead client relationships and manage expectations
• Oversee vendor, contractor, and consultant relationships
  
  

• Build and lead multidisciplinary project teams (50-500+ members)
• Manage matrix organizations across engineering, procurement, construction
• Develop talent and succession planning
• Foster collaborative culture across diverse teams
  
  

• Ensure compliance with Indian industrial regulations and standards
• Navigate environmental clearances and statutory approvals
• Manage land acquisition and local government interfaces
• Oversee HSE (Health, Safety, Environment) protocols
  
  

• Strategic thinking and business acumen
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills
• Cross-cultural management capabilities
• Crisis management and problem-solving abilities