Project Director for International Donors Funded Projects
PLANET S.A., Greece

PLANET S.A is the leading Greek management and project management consulting company, mother company of six subsidiaries, 3 branches and 30 offices with a footprint in 4 continents (Europe, Africa, Asia, Latin America) through numerous successfully implemented projects.

The Project Director will be responsible for the contract management and the monitoring and coordination of the implementation for a number of projects that are funded by international donors (EU, EIB, EBRD, World Bank, etc.) and awarded to PLANET S.A., ensuring the successful delivery of the required services, the fulfilment of the contractual obligations and the accomplishment of the projects’ financial and other targets.

The portfolio of the projects that will be under the responsibility of the Senior PM, may include multiple project types usually classified as large-scale Service Contracts (Study Contracts or Technical Assistance Contracts), short-term assignments in the form of Framework Contracts (FWCs), and individually tendered projects or framework contracts for the provision of multiple Services to the donors.

In this context, and for the portfolio of projects under his/her responsibility, the main duties of the Project Director, will include but not be limited to:

• Overall responsibility for the preparation, signing and management of all contracts related to the project (contract with the client, agreement with consortium partners, agreements with subcontractors / experts / third parties involved in the implementation of the project).
• Overall responsibility for the management of the implementation of the project, the coordination of the project team and the monitoring of the project workplan ensuring professional and timely implementation of all project activities in line with the agreed time plans and contract budget
• Responsible for the early identification of any progress delays and other project risks and for efficiently mitigating them, for resolving conflicts and removing obstacles that may occur in the course of the project
• Responsible to make key decisions needed for the project (within the authority levels defined by the company and in line with the internal procedures)
• Ensure the proper preparation, quality review and timely submission of all contractual reports (technical and financial) and follow-up of their approval in line with the provisions of the contract
• Review the quality of technical reports/deliverables produced by the project team and provide instructions for necessary improvements in order to ensure their approval by the client
• Overall responsibility for the execution and the monitoring of the project budget (actual revenues and costs/expenses vs planned) and for the achievement of the profitability targets
• Responsible for the monitoring and control of the resource allocation plan, for the early identification of any deviations and for the undertaking of necessary corrective actions
• Identify opportunities for new projects and / or budget extension of the projects in progress and responsible to undertake necessary contacts and actions to achieve new business development
• Overall responsibility for the management of the relationship with the client, the participation in the steering committee meetings, the management meetings and other key project events by representing PLANET S.A.
• Responsible for managing the relationship and the collaboration with the consortium partners in line with the provisions of the association agreement
• Responsible for the internal reporting to the top management and for the regular progress review of the projects
• Responsible for the set-up and the efficient operation of the local project office/ branch (in the country where the project is delivered) and for the supervision and control of the work and performance of the project local staff
• Responsible to make key decisions needed for the project (within the authority levels defined by the company and in line with the internal procedures)
• Coordinate project administrative management and ensure compliance of the project team with administrative processes

Requirements

• University degree in the fields of Engineering, Economics or Business Administration; post-graduate degree in the same fields preferred
• Experience in management and / or implementation of programmes/ projects funded by international donors and development organizations, including infrastructure and engineering projects
• Minimum 5 years work experience as Manager and or member of teams managing of programmes/ projects funded by international donors and development agencies, including infrastructure and engineering projects
• Excellent English skills, both written and verbal proficiency; a good knowledge of French is considered an advantage
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