Project Director

Brussels - Belgium

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

At ICF Next E&A we design and deliver largescale communication and event projects that make a real impact across Europe and beyond. Our work sits at the intersection of strategy storytelling stakeholder engagement and flawless execution often in complex highvisibility environments.

We are now looking for an experienced Project Director to lead the delivery of ambitious communication and event programmes from start to finish. This is a senior highimpact role for a strategic leader who combines deep communication expertise with a strong understanding of event delivery financial stewardship and people leadership.

As Project Director you will be the driving force behind complex projects the trusted partner of senior clients and the anchor point ensuring quality control and resilience in fastmoving contexts.

Your Role

You will take full ownership of largescale multidisciplinary communication and event projects ensuring excellence at every stage.

Project Leadership & Delivery

Lead the endtoend delivery of complex largescale communication and event projects from concept to execution
Translate client objectives into clear actionable project plans and delivery strategies
Ensure operational excellence compliance and quality control across all project components

Client Partnership

Act as the primary strategic point of contact for senior clients
Build maintain and strengthen longterm client relationships based on trust and delivery excellence
Serve as the escalation point providing clarity and solutions in highpressure situations

Team Leadership & Governance

Build lead and motivate large crossfunctional teams of internal and external experts
Oversee the work of specialist leads ensuring quality timelines and budgets are consistently met
Ensure clear delegation of responsibilities accountability and decisionmaking across teams

Financial Oversight

Develop and manage comprehensive project budgets
Ensure strong financial control monitoring performance and implementing mitigation measures where needed
Balance ambition with realism to deliver value for both clients and the organisation

Risk Management & Problem Solving

Anticipate risks and proactively manage scope changes in dynamic environments
Make critical decisions under pressure maintaining composure and strategic clarity
Solve complex challenges quickly and effectively during both planning and live delivery phases

Strategic Communication Oversight

Oversee communication strategies linked to projects ensuring alignment across messaging branding and stakeholder engagement
Ensure consistency credibility and impact across all touchpoints

What You Bring

Experience & Background

Minimum 10 years experience in directing and delivering largescale highprofile communication and/or event projects
Strong background in communications events or related strategic communication disciplines
Proven experience managing complex multistakeholder and multidisciplinary projects

Skills & Leadership Qualities

Exceptional leadership and peoplemanagement skills with the ability to inspire and align large teams
Strong clientfacing experience with a proven track record of successful client delivery
Excellent organisational planning and project management capabilities
High adaptability and resilience in environments with rapidly changing priorities and scope
Strategic thinker with a proactive solutionoriented mindset
Ability to perform at a high level under pressure and tight deadlines
Excellent communication negotiation and presentation skills

Why Join ICF Next

Lead highvisibility highimpact communication and event programmes across Europe
Work at senior level with demanding purposedriven clients
Operate in a collaborative international environment where leadership and accountability matter
Shape projects that inform engage and mobilise audiences at scale

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Working at ICF

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider but were not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges navigate change and shape the future.

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At ICF Next E&A we design and deliver largescale communication and event projects that make a real impact across Europe and beyond. Our work sits at the intersection of strategy storytelling stakeholder engagement and flawless execution often in complex highvisibility environments.We are now lookin...