Project Director

About the role

The ESS Project Director is responsible for the commercial and operational development as well as safety performance of the project. The role establishes and achieves business objectives to support the ESS division, leads operational actions, delivers the project using ESS processes and tools, and deploys the after‑sales strategy. The Director settles the project organization, develops and leads the team, and is supported by the VP Project, the head of the NAM Region, and global operation and commercial teams.

Responsibilities

• Build a strong project management plan including resources, strategic, quality, communication, and risk management plans.
• Oversee daily operation, planning, evaluating, and optimizing operations to be efficient and cost‑effective using ESS methods, tools, and international standards.
• Provide timely, accurate, and complete reports on the financial and operating condition of the project.
• Maintain relationships with partners, suppliers, and customers.
• Prepare project forecasts and budgets and monitor operational performance.
• People management, safety and integrity monitoring.
• Coordinate operations and business activities associated with the Microsoft VRT project.
• Coordinate with VP Project, NAM Region, Global Operation, and central organization for deployment of processes and tools.
• Facilitate communication between departments (Finances, Engineering, contract administration, contract management, sourcing, and Quality).
• Prepare project budget after hand‑over from the sales team.
• Manage project team performance.
• Consolidate and monitor inputs/outputs from monthly project reviews.
• Monitor full project control including all operational and financial indicators (GM, sales, cash).
• Define priorities in accordance with the Division strategy.
• Set up project organization, staffing, workload management, training, and project closing.
• Ensure customer intimacy and coordinate with management and sales to build claim strategy.
• Manage Key Performance Indicators and prepare information for division business reviews.
• Explain actuals compared to monthly/quarterly/yearly forecasts.
• Apply project management best practices on the Microsoft VRT project.
• Drive commercial and operations associated with the Microsoft VRT project.
• Build, follow, and challenge strategic planning with peers and suppliers.
• Build and lead Sales & Cash forecasts.
• Act as a major driver for compliance and EHS/Safety actions, ensuring full compliance with SAFT rules and processes.
• Ensure application of SAFT financial instructions and ESS instructions on the project.
• Participate in EHS monitoring actions and perform HSV.
• Follow SAFT compliance policies (“Code of Conduct”) and promote open reporting.
• Monitor and communicate an overview of project activity and performance.
• Launch improvement actions to achieve operational excellence.
• Share best practices and returns on experience (REX).
• Lead quality and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Build, lead, and coach the project team.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, or Electrotechnical Engineering or equivalent.
• MBA, master in business or commercial studies is a plus.
• 15+ years of project/program, business, or financial management experience.
• Proven leadership under direct management.
• Knowledge of EPC contracts and renewable business environments.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong project management expertise, including resource, risk, quality, and communication planning.
• Ability to coordinate cross‑functional teams (Finance, Engineering, Contracts, Sourcing, Quality).
• Experience with Microsoft VRT or similar large‑scale technical projects.
• Proficiency in financial monitoring (budget, cash flow, gross margin).
• Excellent people‑management, coaching, and team‑development skills.
• Solid understanding of compliance, EHS, and safety regulations (SAFT policies).
• Effective stakeholder management with partners, suppliers, and customers.
• Strategic thinking aligned with division and corporate objectives.
• Strong communication and reporting abilities.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on market standards.
• Comprehensive healthcare and wellness programs.
• Adoption assistance.
• Discounted stock purchase plan.
• Career development and recognition programs.
• Parental (maternal and paternal) leave.
• 401(k) retirement contribution match at 7%.
• Educational assistance (tuition reimbursement).
• Short‑term disability (STD) coverage.
• Paid holidays and paid vacation.
• Employee referral award.