Project Director Location: Hybrid Dublin Office (Baldonnell) 3 days per week, Home 2 days per week Contract: 6-month contract Day Rate: Day Rate - Neg on Experience Client: Global communications services provider Project: Supporting the Technical Director in mobilising a new project in the USA Note: Applicants must possess an Irish/EU passport or full valid work permit as sponsorship is not offered by the client. Role Overview: We are seeking an experienced Project Director to support the Technical Director in mobilising a new data centre project in the USA. The successful candidate will lead project planning, execution, and risk management while ensuring smooth stakeholder communication and team coordination. This role requires a strong leader with proven experience in managing large-scale technical projects. Key Responsibilities: Project Planning and Strategy: Develop and implement detailed project plans, covering scope, timelines, resources, and budget. Define project objectives, deliverables, and milestones in collaboration with stakeholders. Coordinate project teams to align with overall project goals and objectives. Team Leadership and Management: Lead and motivate cross-functional teams, ensuring effective collaboration and high performance. Allocate tasks, set priorities, and monitor progress to ensure timely project completion. Provide guidance, mentorship, and professional development opportunities to team members. Stakeholder Communication: Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, providing regular project updates and status reports. Facilitate meetings and presentations to keep stakeholders informed about project progress, challenges, and successes. Manage client expectations and ensure stakeholder satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle. Risk and Issue Management: Identify potential project risks and issues, developing mitigation strategies and solutions. Monitor project progress and make adjustments to meet deadlines, budget, and quality standards. Communicate project risks to stakeholders and ensure timely resolution. Promote the use of best practices in project management, leveraging aligned methodologies. Post-Project Evaluation: Lead post-project reviews to assess project success, challenges, and outcomes. Gather feedback from team members and stakeholders to identify areas for improvement. Ensure knowledge transfer and documentation of lessons learned for future projects. Requirements: Proven experience in project management, ideally within data centre projects or large-scale infrastructure programmes. Strong leadership and team management skills, with experience in mobilising international projects. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Ability to identify and mitigate risks while maintaining project momentum. Experience working in hybrid environments with international stakeholders. This is a high-impact role offering an excellent opportunity to contribute to a major data centre project with a leading global technology company. If you are an experienced Project Director with a track record of delivering complex technical projects, we encourage you to apply. Skills: Project Leadership & Strategy Stakeholder Management & Communication Risk & Issue Management Benefits: Work From Home