Job Description

Role Description The Director is a full-time, on-site role based in Milan, responsible for providing strategic leadership and overseeing daily operations. This position involves setting goals and priorities, managing projects and budgets, and coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality outcomes. The Director will engage with clients and stakeholders, lead planning and review meetings, and ensure that initiatives align with organizational objectives. Day-to-day tasks include monitoring performance metrics, resolving operational issues, mentoring team members, and implementing process improvements. The role requires consistent presence on-site to foster collaboration, maintain strong relationships, and support a culture of accountability and excellence.

Qualifications

Proven experience in a senior leadership or director-level role, with responsibility for strategy, operations, and team management.
Strong skills in project planning, budgeting, and performance monitoring, with a track record of delivering results on time and within scope.
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, including stakeholder management, negotiation, and conflict resolution.
Demonstrated capacity to lead diverse teams, coach and develop talent, and create an inclusive, high-performance work environment.
Ability to work on-site in Milan and collaborate effectively with local and international partners.
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Management, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
Fluency in English; proficiency in Italian or other languages is an advantage.
Strong analytical and decision-making skills, with comfort handling complex, ambiguous situations.
Experience in consulting, professional services, or managing multiple client-facing projects is highly beneficial.