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Project Director

Kanadeviainova

OtherKnoxville, usApply directly

About the role

Welcome to Kanadevia Inova, a global innovation leader in the waste infrastructure space, where we believe in creating a sustainable future through technology and innovation.

Transforming Waste into Value

At Kanadevia Inova, we pride ourselves on being at the forefront of waste-to-X technology. We are not just waste managers; we are creators of value from what communities discard. Your role at Kanadevia Inova directly contributes to turning something once considered useless - waste - into something invaluable: energy, heat, hydrogen, fertilizer, and beyond..

Find out more about Kanadevia Inova at www.kanadevia-inova.com.

The Project Director is responsible for providing strategic leadership and direction for large-scale EPC projects within

the KVI organization. The role involves planning, executing, monitoring, and closing projects while ensuring they

meet the defined scope, budget, and timeline.

Define project goals in line with organizational objectives and ensure consistency with the company’s vision

Stakeholder Management

Build and maintain strong relationships with external- and internal key stakeholders, including clients, executives, partners,

department heads and team members.

Act as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders.

Facilitate effective communication and reporting throughout the project lifecycle.

Serve as the primary point of contact between the board and management, ensuring effective communication and reporting

Team Management

Lead and mentor key project team members and other key personnel

Foster a collaborative and high-performing team culture

Assign roles and responsibilities to your project team members taken into consideration their strength and weaknesses to

ensure project efficiency and accountability.

Risk Management

Identify potential risks, quantify those risks and develop mitigation strategies

Proactively address issues that arise, ensuring they are resolved on time

Escalate significant risks and issues to senior management as needed.

Contract- and Claim Management

Have a clear understanding of rights and obligations defined on the Contract to be executed

Make sure the contractual agreed scope is clearly understood by all project team members

Fully understand the agreed contractual terms & conditions to protect the company’s interest

Identify and mitigate contractual risks by ensuring terms are aligned with legal, regulatory and business requirements

Financial Management

Develop and manage project budgets, including forecasting and variance analysis.

Ensure that projects are delivered within approved financial key performance indicators

Manage vendor relationships and negotiate contracts and agreements where applicable

Project Planning and Execution

Oversee the development of detailed project plans, timelines, and work breakdown structures.

Ensure project execution adheres to established internal processes and methodologies.

Track progress and manage resources against milestones and project deliverables.

Provide regular project updates and performance reports to senior management and stakeholders

Quality Assurance

Ensure that deliverables meet the contract specifications, company’s high-quality standards

Implement quality control measures and project audits

Continuously seek opportunities for process improvement and feed-back into the organization

Why Join Kanadevia Inova?

  • Unique dual role combining financial leadership and legal entity governance.
  • Opportunity to act as statutory representative of our North America entity.
  • Exposure to global finance structures and international stakeholders.
  • Involvement in strategic and operational decision-making.
  • Be part of a collaborative, forward-looking, and growing organisation.

For HR agencies: Please note that we do not accept applications coming from agencies. Thank you.

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