Project Director
A seasoned project director with 3+ years of experience in overseeing cross-functional, field-based, or hardware/software deployment projects. Proven track record of delivering under tight deadlines while maintaining exceptional organizational and planning skills.
* Main Responsibilities:
* Oversight of cross-functional projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality results.
* Collaboration with stakeholders to identify project goals and objectives, develop project plans, and establish timelines.
* Maintenance of strong relationships with team members, vendors, and clients to ensure successful project execution.
* Regular project status updates and reports to stakeholders, highlighting achievements, challenges, and areas for improvement.
* Precision in recording project progress, including budgets, schedules, and resource allocation.
* Risk identification and mitigation, escalating concerns to senior management as necessary.
* Leadership and guidance to team members to enhance their skills and performance.
Desirable Qualifications:
* Experience working with startups or scale-ups, particularly launching new markets, geographies, or services.
* Previous work with hardware products or field deployments (installations, logistics, site readiness).
* Familiarity with last-mile delivery, smart lockers, or parcel infrastructure.
* Knowledge of UK regulations related to deployment (e.g., health & safety, site access, local permits).
* Tangible achievements in process optimization and/or project management, such as driving cost savings or efficiency improvements across departments.