Executive Director, Project Management

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The Executive Director, Project Management (EDPM) is responsible for the overall management and direction of the Project Management team within a therapeutic group. This is a leadership role. EDPM is responsible for the successful conduct of assigned projects. Line management responsibility for the recruitment, training, development and performance review of personnel. In cooperation with business and senior management, responsible for the strategy and acquisition of new business.

Responsible for developing and maintaining effective client relationships. Alliance Partnership responsibility. Sub‑TA Head responsibility. VPPM deputy within therapeutic group.

• Oversee and be responsible for overall project financial performance (all departments), including ongoing assessment of financial progress of all assigned projects
• Oversee the development, implementation and adherence to project plans and performance indicators
• Conduct budget review and provide financial analysis support as needed
• Review and approve strategy, content and costing of new business proposals
• Identify resource needs for new projects
• Meet resource management and utilization targets for assigned staff
• WCT appointed primary contact where WCT has Alliance Partnership with sponsor/s
• As per management appointment could lead sub‑therapeutic groups and in such role will be responsible for the overall management and direction of the Project Management Team within sub‑therapeutic group
• Develop and maintain connections and good working relationships with sponsors
• Conduct regular project and sponsor relationship reviews to ensure projects are delivered to the appropriate procedures, time, budget and sponsor satisfaction
• Facilitate the resolution of any issues arising from the sponsor relationship
• Provide capabilities presentations and attend bid presentations
• Ensure project deliverable are met to sponsor and WCT expectations on all assigned projects
• Participates in company initiatives as directed by VPPM
• Perform other duties as assigned by management
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Demonstrated excellent Leadership skills
• Proven financial analytical skills
• Sound planning and organizational skills
• Demonstrated problem solving and decision making skills
• Displays effective communication skills and can communicate in the English language (oral and written)
• Proven interpersonal skills
• Understanding of clinical research principles and process
• Able to delegate effectively and prioritise own and workload of project team members
• Cross cultural…