Project Director – Operations
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About the Role
MegaMind Information Technology seeks a Project Director – Operations to lead multiple projects in security systems, ELV, data centres, and critical infrastructure. The role requires 15-20 years of experience in project delivery and operations management, with strong leadership and commercial skills.
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Responsibilities
- Develop and implement operational strategies aligned with business objectives
- Lead and oversee project and operational teams across multiple locations
- Ensure effective planning, execution, monitoring, and control of all projects
- Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives
- Manage project profitability and financial performance
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, government authorities, contractors, suppliers, and strategic partners
- Lead and mentor Operations Managers, Project Managers, Project Engineers, Site Managers, Technical Teams, and Support Functions
- Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, company policies, quality standards, and health & safety regulations
- Provide executive level reporting on project and operational performance
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, Business Administration, or related discipline
- Minimum 15–20 years of experience in project delivery and operations management
- Minimum 8–10 years in a senior leadership role overseeing multiple projects and operational teams
- Proven experience managing large scale projects across Data Centres, Critical Infrastructure, Security Systems, ELV Projects, Government Projects, Commercial Developments, Industrial Facilities
- Excellent English communication skills (Written & Verbal)
- Strong financial and commercial management capability
- Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously
- Executive level stakeholder management experience
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Role Overview
- The Project Director – Operations is responsible for leading, directing, and overseeing the successful delivery of multiple projects and operational activities across the organization. The role ensures projects are executed safely, efficiently, on time, within budget, and in accordance with contract
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement operational strategies aligned with business objectives.
- Lead and oversee project and operational teams across multiple locations.
- Ensure effective planning, execution, monitoring, and control of all projects.
- Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Establish performance objectives and operational KPIs.
- Ensure optimal utilization of company resources.
- Support business growth through operational scalability and efficiency.
- Oversee the delivery of multiple projects including Security Systems, ELV, Data Centre, Critical Infrastructure, Commercial Developments, Government, Industrial, and Smart Building Solutions.
- Manage project profitability and financial performance.
- Review project budgets, forecasts, and financial reports.
- Monitor project costs and revenue recognition.
- Ensure achievement of financial targets and business objectives.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, Business Administration, or related discipline.
- Master's Degree (MBA) is highly desirable.
- Minimum 15–20 years of experience in project delivery and operations management.
- Minimum 8–10 years in a senior leadership role overseeing multiple projects and operational teams.
- Proven experience managing large scale projects across Data Centres, Critical Infrastructure, Security Systems, ELV Projects, Government Projects, Commercial Developments, Industrial Facilities.
- Preferred certifications: PMP, PgMP, PRINCE2 Practitioner, MBA, Lean Six Sigma, PMI RMP, MSP.
- Excellent English communication skills (Written & Verbal).
- Proven leadership experience managing large multidisciplinary teams.
- Strong financial and commercial management capability.
- Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
- Executive level stakeholder management experience.
- Strong client facing and presentation skills.
Key Skills & Competencies
- Executive Leadership
- Strategic Planning
- Operational Excellence
- Portfolio Management
- Financial Acumen
- Commercial Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Negotiation Skills
- Decision Making
- Risk Management
- Team Leadership
- Business Development Awareness
Pay
- AED 15,000.00 AED 70,000.00 per month
Work Location
- In person
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