Project Director

Westinghouse Electric Company

Orsay, France

Overall Mission

The Project Director leads and oversees a team of project managers and program managers responsible for delivering a portfolio or large-scale program.

He/She ensures excellence in project execution by driving performance across safety, quality, cost, and schedule, while providing strategic direction, governance, and operational support within a complex, multi-project environment.

This role combines portfolio leadership, team management, strategic alignment, and cross-functional coordination with internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Build, lead, and coordinate cross-functional teams (subject matter experts, clients, suppliers) to effectively resolve complex technical, quality, schedule, risk, and cost challenges;
Manage priorities and workload across multiple concurrent projects, ensuring successful delivery within defined timelines;
Define and implement project management frameworks, systems, and controls to ensure consistent, high-quality, and reliable project delivery;
Provide strategic direction to project managers and program managers to optimize cross-functional collaboration and portfolio execution;
Lead, coach, and develop team members (project and program managers), supporting both current performance and future growth;
Foster a strong team culture by recognizing achievements and proactively addressing performance gaps;
Promote identification of additional business opportunities through client interactions and project delivery;
Ensure early identification of risks and issues, and implement effective mitigation and corrective actions before impacting project outcomes;
Contribute to resource planning and optimization across the Business Unit to ensure efficient delivery of products and services;
Support the development of long-term operational strategies, including partnerships with key clients.

Accountabilities

Ensure overall excellence in project and program management across the assigned portfolio or Business Unit segment;
Guarantee that all projects comply with contractual commitments in terms of scope, cost, schedule, and quality;
Provide independent oversight and operational support to the full project portfolio in coordination with the EPMO;
Contribute to short-term execution strategies while supporting long-term business objectives;
Participate in cost estimation, strategic planning, and project setup for new business opportunities;
Drive organizational efficiency through optimized resource allocation and execution strategies.

The Project Director operates with a high degree of autonomy, making decisions within the general guidelines set by senior leadership.

Profile

Master’s degree (Engineering, Business, Project Management, Construction Management, or equivalent). An MBA is a plus;
15+ years of experience in project and/or program management within engineering, construction, manufacturing, or nuclear environments;
Proven leadership experience managing large, multidisciplinary, and matrixed teams;
Strong ability to analyze complex situations and make strategic decisions;
Demonstrated experience in driving issue resolution through to closure;
Solid understanding of:
- Project and program management methodologies;
- Contract management and commercial terms;
- Strategic planning and portfolio management.
Knowledge of the nuclear industry and regulatory environment is a strong advantage;
Familiarity with Westinghouse products and services is a plus;
Strong experience in change management and driving operational improvements;
Fluent English required; additional languages are a strong plus;
Certifications such as PMP or PgMP are highly desirable.