We are seeking an experienced Data Centre Commissioning Program Manager to lead the planning, execution and successful delivery of large-scale hyperscale datacenter commissioning programs across the APAC region.
This is a senior leadership position responsible for overseeing multiple commissioning projects across diverse geographies, ensuring consistent delivery standards, effective resource mobilization and strong commercial performance.
As the primary point of contact for key client stakeholders, you will be responsible for building trusted relationships, managing programs performance and ensuring delivery excellence across all projects.
What you'll be doing:
- Lead the end-to-end execution of regional datacenter commissioning programs, ensuring alignment with client expectations and business objectives.
- Lead workforce planning, resource forecasting and mobilization across multiple projects and geographies.
- Work closely with regional discipline leaders to ensure projects are adequately resourced with experienced technical personnel.
- Act as the primary senior point of contact for strategic clients across the APAC region.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with executive-level and operational stakeholders.
- Develop and manage program budgets, financial forecasts and cost-control strategies.
- Identify program-level risks and implement appropriate mitigation and contingency plans.
- Lead project recovery initiatives where required, driving corrective actions to restore performance.
- Promote continuous improvement, operational efficiency and best practices across the regional commissioning function.
- Ensure all commissioning activities comply with client requirements, industry standards and internal procedures.
What you will need:
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or a related technical discipline.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in commissioning, project delivery or program management.
- At least 5 years of experience delivering commissioning services within hyperscale or large-scale colocation datacenter environments.
- Minimum 2 years of experience managing multi-country or cross-regional program, preferably across APAC.
- Strong understanding of datacenter commissioning processes, systems integration, testing methodologies and operational readiness.
- Strong commercial awareness, including budget management, financial forecasting and client account development.
- Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management capabilities, with the ability to engage effectively at both operational and executive levels.
- Ability to navigate diverse cultural and business environments across APAC.
- Previous experience within a commissioning consultancy, engineering consultancy or mission-critical infrastructure environment.
- PMP, PgMP, PMI-SP, PRINCE2 or equivalent project/program management certification.
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