Project Director

Role summary

The Program Director leads the Netto programme end to end, owning delivery, budget, risks and the client relationship, and manages a team of approximately 10 people.

Key responsibilities

• Lead overall programme delivery, scope, timeline and quality against agreed objectives
• Manage the programme budget, forecasting and cost control
• Identify, assess and mitigate programme risks and issues, and escalate where needed
• Own the relationship with the primary client, including executive-level communication and governance
• Lead, coach and organise a team of around 10 people, including allocation and performance
• Establish and maintain programme governance, reporting and steering committees
• Coordinate across stakeholders and workstreams to ensure alignment

Profile

• Proven experience directing complex programmes or large projects, ideally in retail or supply chain
• Solid background in programme or project management methodologies
• Strong budget, risk and stakeholder management skills
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams
• Excellent communication skills in English; German is a plus
• Ability to travel to the client as required

Terms

• Contract assignment, minimum 12 months
• Location: Cologne