Digital Project Director

About the Opportunity

Due to growing demand for our consultancy services, we are seeking an experienced Project Director in digital controls. This role will lead the strategy, design, deployment, and continuous improvement of the digital ecosystem that underpins capital delivery performance across major programmes and projects in Europe. This leader will combine senior-level programme and project controls expertise with practical and hands-on experience in configuring digital tools and systems, ensuring data integrity, operational efficiency and real-time insight for decision-makers.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive digital project strategy, ensuring alignment with our business goals and clients’ strategic objectives
• Establish the roadmap for digital platforms, including PMIS, CDE, BIM integration, cost and schedule systems, dashboards and data governance
• Translate business requirements into system design specifications and functional configuration
• Lead the selection, implementation and configuration of digital control systems (e.g. PMIS, cost management tools, scheduling platforms, CDEs)
• Configure system modules including workflows, WBS, CBS, integrated project controls, governance and stage gate processes and user permissions
• Conduct testing, validation, and optimization of system logic, calculations, integrations and data flows
• Drive user adoption through training, guidance, playbooks and engaging communications
• Ensure all digital deliverables meet the highest quality standards and are delivered on time
• Evaluate project outcomes and processes, implementing improvements for future initiatives

About You

Minimum of 10+ years of experience in delivering complex digital projects, with at least 5 years in a leadership role. Bachelor’s degree in STEM related subjects, e.g. Mathematics, Computer Science. Good knowledge of construction industry technical matters, such as procurement, design, construction and handover. Strong knowledge of project controls processes including cost management, scheduling, risk, change control, governance and reporting.

Eligibility

Hands-on configuration experience with one or more PMIS or digital control platforms (e.g. Oracle Primavera Cloud, Oracle Aconex, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Procore, CEMAR, SAP PS, Power BI, etc.). Proficient in Agile and Waterfall project management methodologies. PMP, PRINCE2 or Agile certifications. Proven ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams.

Benefits

• Healthy, productive, and flexible working environment
• Equal opportunity employer promoting diversity and creating an inclusive environment

About Company

Our people share our Purpose and Values. Turner & Townsend provides a great place to work, where everyone can make change happen and influence a better world. We champion our people to succeed in both work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive, and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

Additional Information

If this sounds like a challenge you’d like to hear more about, please submit an application for our recruitment team to review. Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com.