Company Description

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.

Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.

We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.

At Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society.

Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 130 countries worldwide.

Our team is dynamic, innovative, and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result, our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world.

Please visit our website: www.turnerandtownsend.com

Job Description

Due to growing demand for our consultancy services, we are seeking an experienced and strategic Project Director to lead and oversee our digital projects with a specific client in Europe. This role involves managing the end-to-end delivery of complex digital projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives and fostering a collaborative environment for project teams.

Excellent leadership, interpersonal skills, experience engaging with client stakeholders and the ability to work independently are a must. The role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams, senior leadership and external partners to allow for the delivery of complex digital projects.

Key Responsibilities

Define and drive digital project strategy, ensuring alignment with our business goals and clients’ strategic objectives

Lead the planning, execution and delivery of digital projects, including platform designs and business intelligence development

Manage cross-functional teams, providing guidance and ensuring effective collaboration among stakeholders

Act as a client side advisor and serve as the primary point of contact for our clients, providing regular updates, managing expectations and implementing best practice to deliver outcomes for our clients

Develop and oversee project budgets, timelines and resource management

Identify potential risks and implement mitigation strategies to ensure success of project delivery

Ensure all digital deliverables meet the highest quality standards and are delivered on time

Evaluate project outcomes and processes, implementing improvements for future initiatives

Qualifications

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Minimum of 10+ years of experience in delivering complex digital projects, with at least 5 years in a leadership role

Bachelor’s degree in STEM related subjects, e.g. Mathematics, Computer Science

Good knowledge of construction industry technical matters, such as procurement, design, construction and handover

Hands-on experience in business intelligence, business analysis, digital strategy and change management

Proficient in Agile and Waterfall project management methodologies

PMP, PRINCE2 or Agile certifications

Proven ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams

Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in an Agile environment

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and evolving environment

Desirable Skills and Accreditations

Microsoft certifications (e.g. Azure Data Engineer Associate, Microsoft Fabric Analytics Engineer)

Previously or currently hold local security clearances to work with defence organisations (e.g. Garda Vetting in Ireland, Personal Security Clearance in Spain, VS-NfD/VS-Vertraulich/Geheim/Streng Geheim in Germany)

Additional Information

Our colleagues share our vision and mission. We offer a workplace where every person has the opportunity and voice to influence and change.

We want our people to succeed both at work and in their private lives. To support this, we promote a healthy, productive and flexible work environment that respects work-life balance.

Turner & Townsend stands for a level playing field. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees as well as actively encouraging applications from all parts of society.

Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/

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