Project Director - Manufacturing (Engineering)
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About the Company
We are partnering with a well-established multinational company undergoing a strategic transformation to strengthen its project engineering capabilities in the region. As part of this evolution, they are looking to establish a local engineering hub that will support regional operations. This is a unique opportunity to take on a foundational leadership role in a growing organization with strong international exposure, a collaborative culture, and a long‑term vision.
Responsibilities
Reporting into regional leadership, the Project Director will be responsible for setting up and leading a local engineering team, driving project excellence, and ensuring alignment with global business standards.
Key responsibilities include :
- Build and lead a local engineering and project execution team from the ground up
- Oversee planning, execution, and delivery of complex, multi-disciplinary projects
- Provide leadership and direction for project management teams, defining priorities and allocating resources
- Monitor schedules, costs, risks, and project scopes, ensuring alignment with client expectations and internal standards
- Facilitate best practices, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement across the department
- Manage departmental budgets and recovery rate targets
- Ensure effective stakeholder communication and alignment with corporate structures, reporting lines, and governance processes
- Promote a high-performance culture, ensuring staff development and team engagement
- Collaborate with regional and global teams to implement new strategies, tools, and processes
- Ensure compliance with company policies, directives, and safety standards
Requirements
We’re looking for a hands‑on, strategic leader who combines technical competence with strong people and project management skills.
Ideal candidates will have :
Proven experience managing complex engineering projects from end to endEngineering background (mechanical preferred, but other disciplines also considered)Experience in industries such as food processing, FMCG manufacturing, Oil & Gas, or other relevant engineering-based sectorsExperience managing large multidisciplinary teamsStrong leadership, mentoring, and communication skillsWhat’s on Offer
Opportunity to establish and shape a new engineering hubWork with a collaborative and internationally connected teamLong‑term growth prospects and strong leadership visibilityCompetitive compensation aligned with market expectationsContact
Business Registration No : D
EA Registration No : R
License No : 18C9522
Seniority level
DirectorEmployment type
Full‑timeJob function
Project Management and Information TechnologyIndustries
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