Roles and missions of the Project Director
The Project Director plays a key role in a company's success, managing the time and budget of projects. His/her main responsibilities are :
- Defining project objectives, goals and deadlines.
- Planning and organising work, delegating tasks, managing resources and monitoring project progress.
- Understanding the needs and objectives of the project, taking an overall view and maintaining the coherence of the project.
- Identifying and assessing risks and opportunities, taking preventive measures to eliminate or minimise them.
- Formalising contracts and agreements with suppliers of services and materials and monitoring them to ensure compliance.
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders and team members.
- To be responsible for communication with the customer and between the various stakeholders.
- Ensuring coordination and collaboration between different departments and teams.
- Monitor progress and budgets and provide regular project reports.
- Provide analysis and recommendations to improve the project process.
- Manage changes and updates to the project.
- Resolve issues and make decisions in the event of conflict.
- Provide support and advice to team members.
The Project Manager must also be prepared to take the initiative, be proactive and find solutions quickly and efficiently. They must be able to work under pressure, work as part of a team and have a good command of project management techniques.
Salary and career development of a Project Director
The salary of a project director varies according to the sector of activity and the responsibilities entrusted to them. In France, the average gross annual salary for a project director is estimated at €70,000. Changes in gross annual salary in France per year of experience for a Project Director :
- 0 to 2 years: between €40,000 and €60,000
- 2 to 5 years: between €50,000 and €75,000
- 5 to 10 years: between €65,000 and €100,000
- 10 to 15 years: between €75,000 and €125,000
- Over 15 years: between €90,000 and €150,000
List of 5 possible career paths for a Project Director :
- Project manager
- Project manager
- Project management consultant
- Technical director
- Project management trainer
