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The IT Project Director ensures the overall coordination and management (functional, human, financial, technical and administrative) of multiple IT research and development projects, relying on one or several teams under their responsibility.

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Frequently asked questions about working as a Project Director

What is the role of a Project Director

Also called program director or project manager, the IT project director oversees the creation and implementation of one or many projects. He is indeed present from the preliminary negotiation phase until the contract signing and project completion. He also defines the service quality plan. The project manager assists and advises project leaders in specifying the technical and human resources essential for the proper conduct of the IT project.

How much does a Project Director charge

You must be a true expert in your field to hold the position of IT project director. This explains why the daily rate is between 550 euros and 700 euros per day. A compensation that varies according to the sector of activity and the company. The average salary of an IT project director varies between £50K and £70K.

What is the definition of a Project Director

The IT project director must be able to manage one or several projects, from the preliminary negotiation phase through to contract signature. He is particularly involved during project completion. He also selects resources and manages development teams. The implementation of procedures designed to meet deadlines, budget and product quality also relies on him. Moreover, the project manager's activity results in increasing the level of expertise in the fields covered by his projects.

What type of mission can a Project Director handle

The responsibilities of an IT project director are numerous: • Participation in the development and design of new service offerings as well as their promotion; • Participation in the company's commercial activities; • Deployment of the company's industrial strategy on projects; • Arbitration of assignments between numerous projects; • Evaluation and development of employees working on the project; • Participation in team recruitment; • Supervises project managers; • Negotiation and drafting of contractual documents; • Supervision of project design and completion; • Understanding and analysis of client needs; • Management of one or several projects.

What are the main skills of a Project Director

The skills of a project director are as follows: • Quality approach mastery; • Change management mastery; • Perfect mastery of commercial negotiation; • Management and administration mastery; • Good knowledge of company operations and environment; • Mastery of development standards, tools and methods; • Technological expertise; • Functional and architectural mastery of the company's information system.

What is the ideal profile for a Project Director

Many qualities are required to become an IT project director: • Initiative; • Attentive; • Negotiator; • Communication skills; • Writing ability; • Quick and easy adaptation; • Customer orientation; • Stress management; • Team leadership; • Rigor.

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