Project Implementation Director

Project Implementation Director
Location: Pointe-Noire, Republic of Congo (role based on-site in Congo)

Lead the delivery of a landmark greenfield terminal project in Central Africa. We are supporting a major infrastructure and port development initiative in the Republic of Congo to appoint a highly capable Project Implementation Director to oversee the end-to-end execution of a new terminal in Pointe-Noire.

While this opportunity will be advertised in France to attract experienced international talent, the role is permanently based on-site in Pointe-Noire, Congo, reporting directly to the Managing Director and Steering Committee.

This is a senior, high-impact position requiring strong capital project leadership, cross-functional coordination, and stakeholder management at executive level.

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What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead the full project management of a greenfield terminal development, ensuring delivery of the approved business case at optimal value

• Mobilise and coordinate all business and asset workstreams to ensure alignment and timely execution

• Drive cost-effective utilisation of external consultants and contractors

• Establish and manage an integrated project schedule and realistic resource plan, including mobilisation of on-site teams

• Ensure clear accountability across all project deliverables and maintain robust reporting and documentation

• Proactively identify risks and opportunities, escalating key issues early to leadership for resolution

• Lead structured change management processes, ensuring scope adjustments are fully understood across functions before implementation

• Engage proactively with JV shareholders and senior stakeholders, leveraging their expertise throughout the project lifecycle

• Recruit, lead, and coordinate assigned project team members while fostering collaboration and resolving conflicts where necessary

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Who You Are

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Project Management, or a related field (Master’s degree advantageous)

• Project Management certification (PMP, CAPM, CBA or similar) is advantageous

• Minimum 7+ years’ experience managing complex capital projects

• Proven track record delivering large-scale infrastructure projects successfully

• Client-side project experience strongly preferred

• Experience in port infrastructure development and business ramp-up highly desirable

• Comfortable engaging stakeholders at all organisational levels

• Full professional proficiency in French and English (written and spoken)

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Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Lead the delivery of a strategically significant greenfield terminal project

• Operate with direct exposure to executive leadership and joint venture shareholders

• Take ownership of a high-visibility infrastructure development in a growing regional market

• Play a defining role in shaping long-term operational success from day one

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Take the Next Step in Your Career

If you’re ready to take on the challenge of Project Implementation Director and relocate to Pointe-Noire, Republic of Congo, 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.