Context

Our client is seeking an experienced IT Project Director to lead strategic transformation initiatives within the Learning & Training domain. Reporting directly to the Information Systems Department, the role sits at the intersection of business and technology, requiring close collaboration with operational stakeholders, business teams, and executive leadership.

This position combines strong project leadership, cross-functional coordination, governance responsibilities, and a high level of delivery ownership. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving application modernization initiatives while ensuring alignment between business objectives and IT strategy.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Program & Project Leadership

• Define, structure, and lead the roadmap for IT initiatives supporting the Learning & Training business domain.
• Drive large-scale transformation and application modernization programs.
• Oversee the full project lifecycle, from assessment and planning through implementation, deployment, and change management.
• Ensure successful delivery in terms of scope, quality, timelines, budget, and business value.
• Identify risks, dependencies, and critical issues while implementing appropriate mitigation plans.

Business & IT Alignment

• Act as the primary bridge between business stakeholders and IT teams.
• Lead and coordinate both Business (MOA) and IT workstreams to ensure consistent execution and alignment.
• Challenge requirements, assumptions, and proposed solutions to maximize business outcomes.
• Support business leaders in defining priorities, making trade-offs, and driving decision-making.

Governance & Executive Stakeholder Management

• Prepare and lead steering committees, governance forums, and executive presentations.
• Provide regular reporting, KPIs, and project performance updates to senior management.
• Drive strategic discussions and facilitate decision-making processes.
• Manage complex stakeholder environments and ensure alignment across multiple departments.

Team Leadership & Management

• Lead a multidisciplinary team of internal employees and external consultants, including Project Managers, Business Analysts, and Developers.
• Set priorities, allocate resources, and oversee team performance.
• Foster collaboration between business and technical teams.
• Support team development and promote best practices in project delivery.

Budget & Vendor Management

• Manage project budgets, forecasts, and resource plans.
• Oversee relationships with external vendors and service providers.
• Ensure effective cost control and optimization of project investments.
• Monitor contractual commitments and delivery performance.

Candidate Profile

Skills

• Strong expertise in project, program, and portfolio management.
• Ability to combine strategic vision with hands-on execution oversight.
• Excellent understanding of IT delivery models and business application ecosystems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and decision-making capabilities.
• Budget planning and financial management experience.

Personal Attributes

• Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence at all organizational levels.
• Strategic mindset and ability to maintain a high-level perspective.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to challenge, influence, and drive alignment among senior stakeholders.
• Political awareness and comfort interacting with executive committees and leadership teams.
• Results-oriented with a strong focus on delivery and business outcomes.

Why Join?

• A highly visible role at the heart of a major business and IT transformation.
• Direct exposure to executive leadership and strategic decision-making.
• The opportunity to shape and modernize critical business applications.
• A position combining leadership, transformation, governance, and operational excellence