Project Director

Project Director. ALTEN Helsinki

The technical platform at Alten is structured around several competence centers within Engineering and IT sectors, led by Project Directors who play a key role in project execution and performance:

Main Responsibilities

Project Management & Delivery

• Lead a portfolio of projects, ensuring high-quality delivery, on-time execution, and strong financial performance.
• Oversee project execution, proactively manage risks, and drive corrective actions when needed.
• Ensure alignment with delivery objectives, timelines, and profitability targets.
• Identify, monitor, and manage project risks, ensuring effective mitigation actions throughout the project lifecycle.

Team Leadership & Organization

• Manage, coach, and develop Project Leaders and multidisciplinary teams, with a strong emphasis on team leadership.
• Define team structures and allocate resources to maximize efficiency and performance.
• Foster a strong delivery culture focused on accountability, execution, and continuous improvement.
• Define objectives and KPIs and monitor them to support team success.

Delivery Optimization & Transformation

• Drive improvements in delivery models and project organization.
• Identify opportunities to increase efficiency, scalability, and productivity.
• Support transformation initiatives, including near- and off-shore delivery models.

Pre-Sales Support

• Support Business Managers in their Business Development activities, from pre-sales to offer preparation.
• Coordinate effort and cost estimations.
• Define and align activity planning.
• Support the preparation of technical proposals.
• Anticipate key project risks and ensure mitigation plans are defined and implemented during both bid and delivery phases.

Profile & Experience

• Proven experience managing medium-to-large-scale projects.
• Strong background in team leadership and people management, complemented by solid experience in project delivery and operations.
• Academic background and professional experience in Engineering or IT sectors, preferably within consulting environments. Knowledge of electrification / electrical infrastructure sector would be a plus.
• Experience in consulting or service-based companies is a plus.
• Experience working with international or distributed teams is a plus.
• Exposure to pre-sales or bid support is valued.

Key Competencies

• Strong leadership and team management
• Execution-driven and results-oriented mindset
• Ability to structure and scale project organizations
• Stakeholder management and communication skills
• Business-oriented mindset with focus on performance