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Project Director- Retail SaaS
SymphonyAI
Source: Headcount Labs · original listing ↗
Job data: Headcount Labs, ODbL 1.0. Job descriptions belong to their employers.
Source date: 10/30/2026
About this role
Introduction Role summary The Project Director leads the programme end to end, owning delivery, budget, risks and the client relationship, and manages a team of approximately 10 people. Job Description 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 About Us Terms * Contract assignment, minimum 12 months * Location: Cologne