Project Director

Responsibilities

• Serve as PMO Lead to standardize and implement project management policies, processes, and methodologies across multiple projects and product portfolios
• Direct project initiatives requiring urgent intervention, including project initiation, continuity, and recovery efforts
• Provide executive-level decision support and analytical insights to enable stakeholders and senior leadership to make informed strategic decisions
• Establish and maintain project delivery mechanisms that ensure controlled, coordinated management of organizational business change initiatives
• Lead and mentor cross-functional project teams to achieve standardization and operational efficiency across the PMO function
• Monitor project performance against established governance frameworks and escalate risks and issues appropriately
• The ideal candidate should have:
• 10+ years of Program Management Office (PMO) or project management experience
• Proven track record in program and project execution within matrixed environments
• Demonstrated expertise in developing and implementing project management standards, processes, and methodologies
• Strong ability to manage resources across multiple projects and coordinate with cross-functional teams
• Experience monitoring project performance, tracking benefits, and managing dependencies across portfolios
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Strategic and analytical capability to identify opportunities and provide informed recommendations to senior leadership
• Experience transitioning from reactive to proactive project management approaches
• Background in implementing centralized project governance and corporate strategy alignment
• PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Why Join NCS?
• Grow with Us
• Work on cutting-edge AI products that shape the future of technology
• Collaborate with talented, passionate teams across research, engineering, and design
• Access continuous learning opportunities and career development pathways
• Make an Impact
• Transform AI research into products that solve real problems for clients and users
• Drive innovation in a leading Technology Services Firm with regional presence
• Contribute to building a better future through responsible, human-centred AI
• Thrive in Our Culture
• Experience a human-to-human approach where relationships and collaboration matter
• Be part of Team NCS , where bold ideas meet practical execution
• Enjoy a supportive environment that values diversity, inclusion, and respect
• We are driven by our AEIOU beliefs-Adventure, Excellence, Integrity, Ownership, and Unity-and we seek individuals who embody these values in both their professional and personal lives. We are committed to our Impact: Valuing our clients, Growing our people, and Creating our future.
• Together, we make the extraordinary happen.
• Learn more about us at ncs.co and visit our LinkedIn career site.
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Additional Information

Job Description: We seek an experienced Project Director with more than 10 years of Program Management Office (PMO) experience to lead cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment. This role combines strategic and tactical leadership to drive organizational project delivery excellence.

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