🧭 Director — Project Management & Consultancy in Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

Employers in Lyon hiring this role typically need: lead PMC assignments, project delivery teams, client coordination and operational performance.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate with clients, designers and contractors
• Track operational, cost and schedule performance
• Develop new PMC business and maintain client relationships
• Lead project management consultancy (PMC) assignments end to end

Skills employers look for

• Client management
• Contract and schedule oversight
• Clear executive reporting
• PMC experience on large projects

Tools and standards

• Cost and earned-value dashboards
• Stage-gate and assurance frameworks
• Primavera P6 and MS Project

Typical deliverables

• Risk and issue registers
• Lessons-learned and closeout reports
• Project execution and management plans

How success is measured

• Team utilisation and retention
• Quality of reporting and governance
• On-time and on-budget delivery

Common challenges

• Keeping senior talent across multiple assignments
• Aligning clients, designers and contractors

Hiring tip

Review one or two past PMC assignments, including what went wrong and how it was fixed.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a Director, Project Management & Consultancy cost in Lyon?

Indicative Director, Project Management & Consultancy rates for Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France are about $70–$215 per hour, or $9,100–$27,950 per month for regular work.

What does a Director, Project Management & Consultancy do in Lyon?

Lead PMC assignments, project delivery teams, client coordination and operational performance. Typical work includes lead project management consultancy (PMC) assignments end to end, guide and staff project delivery teams and coordinate with clients, designers and contractors.

What qualifications are usual for a Director, Project Management & Consultancy?

Engineering or construction management degree; PMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent is a plus; 10+ years leading PMC or owner's-representative work.

Can I hire a Director, Project Management & Consultancy for Lyon remotely?

Often yes. French is the main working language, so confirm language needs and local contractor rules. Agree working-hour overlap, tools, reporting and payment method before work begins.

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