Project Director

About the Role

The Project Director will oversee budgets, timelines, and resources while collaborating with cross‑functional teams and stakeholders to define scope and deliverables. They will identify and mitigate risks, mentor project teams, and serve as the primary liaison to senior management, driving decision‑making and continuous improvement. • Provide strategic leadership and direction for multiple large-scale projects, aligning them with organizational goals and objectives • Develop and implement project management methodologies, best practices, and standards across the organization • Oversee project budgets, timelines, and resource allocation to ensure optimal utilization and project success • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and clients to define project scope, deliverables, and expectations • Identify and mitigate potential risks, developing contingency plans to ensure project continuity • Lead and mentor project teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement • Serve as the primary point of contact for senior management, providing regular updates on project status, challenges, and successes • Drive decision-making processes, resolving complex issues and conflicts that arise during project execution • Analyze project performance metrics and implement strategies for enhancing efficiency and effectiveness • Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key clients, partners, and stakeholders

Key Responsibilities

• ▸strategic leadership
• ▸pm methodologies
• ▸budget oversight
• ▸scope definition
• ▸risk mitigation
• ▸performance analysis

What You Bring

AECOM is hiring an experienced Project Director for its Doha, Qatar office. The role will lead high‑profile, large‑scale projects from inception through completion, providing strategic direction and ensuring alignment with corporate objectives. Candidates must have a proven track record of delivering complex, large‑scale projects, at least 20 years of progressive project management experience, and a minimum of five years in senior leadership. Required credentials include a bachelor’s degree (master’s preferred) and PMP or equivalent certification, along with strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills. • Proven track record of successfully managing and delivering complex, large-scale projects in a corporate environment • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field; Master's degree preferred • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent • Minimum of 20 years of progressive project management experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role • Strong understanding of project management methodologies, tools, and best practices • Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to motivate and guide diverse, multidisciplinary teams • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels • Demonstrated commercial acumen and experience in budget management and resource allocation • Proven ability to think strategically and translate vision into actionable plans • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on risk management and mitigation • Experience working in a global or multicultural environment is highly desirable • Proficiency in project management software and tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Primavera, Jira) • Adaptability and resilience in managing complex, dynamic project environments

Requirements

• ▸pmp
• ▸microsoft project
• ▸primavera
• ▸20 years
• ▸leadership
• ▸strategic

Benefits

AECOM offers comprehensive benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, paid time off, flexible work options, retirement savings, and employee stock purchase plans. Additional perks include well‑being resources, employee assistance programs, travel insurance, and recognition awards.

Work Environment

Office Full-Time