Project Director

Requisition Number: 32676

Company: W Electrique France SAS

Location:
Orsay, FR

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About The Role

As a Project Director, you will lead and oversee a team of project managers and program managers responsible for delivering a portfolio of projects or a major strategic program.

You will drive excellence in project execution across safety, quality, cost, and schedule while providing strategic direction, governance, and operational support in a complex, multi-project environment.

This role combines portfolio leadership, people management, strategic planning, and cross-functional collaboration with both internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Portfolio & Project Leadership

• Build, lead, and coordinate cross-functional teams, including subject matter experts, customers, suppliers, and partners, to address complex technical, quality, schedule, risk, and cost challenges.
• Manage priorities and resource allocation across multiple concurrent projects to ensure successful delivery.
• Define and implement project management frameworks, governance models, systems, and controls that support consistent, high-quality project execution.
• Provide strategic direction to project and program managers to optimize portfolio performance and cross-functional collaboration.
• Ensure early identification of project risks and issues and implement effective mitigation and corrective actions.

People Leadership & Development

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of experienced project managers, program managers, and project control professionals.
• Foster a high-performance culture by recognizing achievements, encouraging collaboration, and addressing performance gaps when needed.
• Support capability development and succession planning within the organization.
• Promote knowledge sharing, best practices, and continuous professional growth.

Business & Strategic Contribution

• Identify opportunities to strengthen customer relationships and support business growth.
• Contribute to long-term operational and portfolio strategies, including the development of strategic partnerships with key clients.
• Support resource planning and optimization across the Business Unit to ensure efficient delivery of products and services.
• Participate in cost estimation, project setup activities, and strategic planning for new business opportunities.

Accountabilities

You will be responsible for:

• Driving excellence in project and program management across the assigned portfolio or Business Unit segment.
• Ensuring all projects meet contractual commitments related to scope, quality, cost, schedule, and performance.
• Providing oversight and operational support to the project portfolio in collaboration with the EPMO.
• Supporting both short-term execution objectives and long-term business goals.
• Improving organizational effectiveness through optimized resource allocation and execution strategies.
• Making informed decisions and operating with a high degree of autonomy within established leadership guidelines.

Working Relationships

Reporting to a Senior Director or Vice President, you will:

• Lead a team of experienced professionals, including project managers, program managers, and project controllers (typically up to 15 direct reports).
• Collaborate closely with:
  • Business Unit leadership and segment managers
  • Project and program management teams
  • Engineering, operations, and support functions
  • EPMO and governance organizations
  • Customers, suppliers, and strategic partners

This role requires regular interaction with senior stakeholders and the ability to build alignment, influence decisions, and drive results across complex organizations.

What We're Looking For

Education & Experience

• Master's degree in Engineering, Business, Project Management, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• MBA or equivalent business qualification is a plus.
• 15+ years of experience in project and/or program management within engineering, construction, manufacturing, energy, or nuclear environments.
• Proven experience leading large, multidisciplinary, and matrixed organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to make sound decisions in complex and dynamic environments.