Project Director

A leading rail system service provider is looking for a dynamic Project Director to lead and control the overall project, technical and financial development of a major rail system setup project, ensuring the effective delivery of the project. This position reports directly to the Head of Project Delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Formulate and determine the business and functional direction and in line with the strategies, plans and targets of the company
• Develop comprehensive engineering plans that define scope, objectives, timelines, resources, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with cross-functional teams to achieve seamless execution
• Monitor project budgets, ensuring adherence to financial constraints, tracking expenses, and implementing cost-saving measures without compromising the quality of deliverables
• Identify potential risks throughout the project lifecycle, develop and implement effective mitigation strategies, and proactively address issues to minimize their impact on project timelines and outcomes
• Lead the review, development and implementation of formal procedures and policies, covering all aspects of the unit's operations including the methodology and approach of the planning and execution of projects to result in effective and efficient project delivery and governance
• Oversee the technical and engineering support and expertise provided for business development and project biddings in the formulation of sound financial and technical proposals to contribute towards business growth and sustainability
• Lead the project management processes, procedures, project set up and develop a suite of key performance indicators
• Lead and direct the procurement and management of externals consultants and project manager and ensure that the required levels of competence are embedded within all consultants appointed
• Ensure the development is in full adherence with all company's SOPs and governance manuals, whether technical design, group risk, construction, insurance, or others
• Lead the process to ensure value engineering and risk workshops are properly adhered to and well managed throughout the life cycle of the project

Key Requirements:

• Tertiary qualification in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or equivalent
• Minimum twenty years of project management experience, preferably handling railway system design projects
• Prior experience handling the solution, design and interface of rail projects would be ideal
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferable
• Experience managing rail construction projects is highly desirable
• Have a strong financial and commercial acumen to handle project costings and financing
• Have prior financial closure background for large-scale construction projects
• Ability to lead the process to establish all relevant statutory authority requirements and risk mitigation to ensure smooth local authority approvals
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• Able to work autonomously, be self-driven and not reliant on others
• Able to adapt yourself well in various international settings for long periods of time
• Able to resolve conflicts, visionary and possess the foresight to plan ahead for the business

To apply, please click "APPLY NOW" or email Shanggar Ganesh at shanggar.ganesh@ambition.com.my. Data provided is for recruitment purposes only.

Due to the volume of applications received, we regret to inform you that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

JTK Number: JTKSM 995 | Company Registration Number: 201301019088 (1048918-T)

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