Job Overview

The Project Director (Admin) is expected to provide executive level operational leadership, administrative governance and resource management to support large scale Educational projects / multi project needs; should act as the Operational Head for the project/s of the University/Group of Institutions; oversee all project/s related administrative functions - Procurement, Facility management, Vendor relations, Admin Budgets and Compliance Framework, for efficient and seamless operations.

Key Responsibilities

- Administrative Governance & Operations: Establish/Govern, standardize, and oversee all administrative workflows, office operations, administrative policies, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) across project sites and regional Institutional locations.
- Resource & Facility Management: Oversee site facility management, infrastructure logistics, fleet/asset management, office space allocation, IT/communications setup, and security protocols for project sites.
- Vendor & Procurement Management: Direct / involve vendor negotiations, administrative contract management, site logistics procurement, and external service provider management (catering, security, transport, maintenance).
- Budgeting & Financial Oversight: Formulate / Manage administrative capital and operational budgets (CAPEX/OPEX), authorize operational expenditures, and enforce cost-control strategies across all project support functions for optimal results




- Compliance & Legal Support: Ensure all administrative operations strictly comply with local labor laws, (immigration/visa requirements, if any), municipal licensing, health and safety regulations, and corporate governance standards.
- Stakeholder & Team Leadership: Direct /Mmentor administrative managers, site admin leads, HR support teams, and executive assistants. Serve as the central point of contact between executive leadership, project operations, and external regulatory bodies.

Qualifications & Requirements

- Education: Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Operations Management, or a related field (Masters degree or MBA preferred).
- Experience: 12-18+ years of administrative and operational management experience, with at least 5+ years in a senior executive role managing large-scale, multi-site project operations.
- Certifications: PMP (Project Management Qualified), CAP (Certified Administrative Professional), or certifications in Operations/Facility Management are highly advantageous.

Key Skills

- Executive Operations & Strategic Resource Planning
- High-Level Contract Negotiation & Vendor Management
- Administrative Budgeting & P&L; Oversight
- Organizational Governance & Regulatory Compliance
- Crisis Management & Site Operations Coordination
- Advanced Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) and Project Management Tools.

📌 Project Director - Administration (Chennai)
🏢 Dr M G R Educational and Research Institute
📍 Chennai