Deputy Project Director

3 days ago

Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan Impact Talent Full time 1,500,000 - 3,000,000 per year
 Deputy Project Director
Location: Karachi, Pakistan

Take the lead on one of the region's most significant port infrastructure transformations with a leading international port and terminal operator. This client-side opportunity offers the chance to directly shape the delivery of a high-value marine and cargo terminal project – and evolve into the future Project Director.

You'll be hands-on from day one, driving the mobilisation of workstreams, managing risk, and ensuring delivery aligns with the business case. This is a fast-paced, high-energy role for a proactive leader who thrives on transformation delivery and making things happen.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Lead all phases of implementation across functional and technical workstreams

  • Mobilise cross-functional teams to deliver project outcomes at maximum value

  • Champion integrated project scheduling, resourcing and risk management

  • Ensure full scope and change management accountability across departments

  • Maintain robust reporting, documentation and decision-making support

  • Build strong relationships across internal and external stakeholders

  • Drive collaboration while proactively tackling roadblocks and resolving issues

  • Represent the project leadership in key engagements – and be ready to step up

What You'll Bring to the Table

  • A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field; Master's degree or PMP/CAPM is a plus

  • At least 7 years' experience delivering complex capital projects – ideally port or marine infrastructure

  • Demonstrated success in fast-paced project mobilisation and delivery

  • Strong experience in stakeholder engagement and cross-functional team leadership

  • Proven ability to manage change, resolve conflict and maintain momentum

  • Fluent in English (written and spoken)

  • A high-energy, positive and execution-focused mindset

  • Comfortable with single status living in Karachi

  • Willingness to be on-site, visible, and deeply involved in daily delivery activities

Why Join?

  • Be part of a flagship international project with long-term impact

  • Opportunity to grow into the Project Director role

  • Work directly with a global port operator driving regional transformation

  • International exposure and high-profile delivery experience

  • Competitive salary and benefits package

Take the Next Step in Your Career

If you're ready to lead delivery on a landmark port infrastructure project and grow into the Deputy Project Director role, we want to hear from you.

Please apply now to start a confidential conversation with our executive search team. We'll support you through every step of the process and ensure this move adds real value to your career.

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