PMO, Director (Contract)

What you'll do:

As Director of Project Management Office (Contract), you will play a crucial role in orchestrating the successful delivery of large-scale data centre construction programmes. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve close collaboration with project managers to provide expert guidance on best practices while ensuring that all projects adhere to established governance structures. You will be instrumental in developing standardised methodologies that drive efficiency across the organisation. By monitoring progress through detailed reporting mechanisms, you will keep stakeholders well-informed and proactively address risks before they escalate. Your ability to build relationships across departments will enable you to coordinate responses effectively when challenges arise. Additionally, you will lead a talented team of PMO professionals throughout APAC-supporting their growth while maintaining high standards of performance. Your involvement in site due diligence activities as well as supporting sales teams with RFPs will further broaden your impact within this influential role.

• Oversee a portfolio of related projects aligned with strategic organisational objectives, ensuring seamless coordination and achievement of programme goals without setbacks.
• Support project managers and their teams by providing guidance, sharing best practices, and supplying templates and tools that promote consistency and efficiency throughout all project phases.
• Establish and maintain robust project management standards, methodologies, processes, and tools across the organisation to ensure excellence in delivery.
• Provide governance, oversight, and support for multiple concurrent projects while acting as a central point of control for adherence to established guidelines.
• Collaborate extensively with cross-functional teams and engage in high-level activities to ensure alignment with project goals and successful delivery outcomes.
• Monitor project progress through detailed metrics and performance indicators, delivering regular reports to stakeholders and leadership for informed decision-making.
• Prepare comprehensive weekly PMO reports that identify, track, and mitigate risks at the programme level while coordinating effective responses to minimise impact.
• Act as the central repository for all project documentation, lessons learned, and historical data to facilitate ongoing learning and continuous improvement.
• Ensure departmental decisions and project plans are fully aligned with the broader business plan and vision of the organisation.
• Lead a team of PMO professionals across APAC by fostering dedication, encouraging maximum performance, and supporting their professional development.

What you bring:

To excel as Director of Project Management Office (Contract), your background should reflect substantial hands-on experience managing complex construction programmes-particularly those involving large-scale data centres or mission critical infrastructure. Your deep understanding of industry-specific methodologies ensures that every aspect of programme delivery meets rigorous standards. You bring not only technical proficiency but also outstanding interpersonal skills your ability to connect with colleagues from different disciplines fosters trustful collaboration throughout each phase of delivery. Analytical thinking comes naturally to you-enabling swift identification of issues alongside practical solutions that keep projects on track. With over ten years experience in similar roles under your belt-including direct involvement in all stages from mobilisation through commissioning-you are adept at navigating challenges unique to this sector. Your familiarity with CSA/MEP engineering applications further enhances your capacity for technical oversight while your relationship-building skills help unite diverse teams around shared objectives.

• Extensive experience in construction management with a proven record of delivering large-scale data centre projects from mobilisation through handover.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills enabling you to relate effectively with colleagues from various units within the organisation.
• Excellent numerical acumen combined with analytical thinking abilities that allow you to solve complex problems efficiently.
• In-depth knowledge of data centre construction processes including methodologies and industry best practices relevant to mission critical facilities.
• Familiarity with CSA (Civil Structural Architectural) and MEP (Mechanical Electrical Plumbing) engineering applications essential for technical oversight.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships across multiple fronts both internally and externally.
• Experience working collaboratively within teams as well as independently when required-with minimal supervision needed.
• More than 10 years relevant experience in project management or PMO roles specifically focused on mission critical facilities or data centre environments.
• Proven capability in managing construction processes during all stages-from mobilisation through installation/testing/commissioning up until closeout/handover.

What sets this company apart:

This international organisation stands out for its commitment to excellence in delivering mission critical infrastructure across APAC. Employees benefit from being part of a collaborative network where knowledge sharing is encouraged at every level. The company values flexibility-offering opportunities for professional development alongside exposure to some of the most ambitious data centre projects in the region. You will find yourself supported by knowledgeable colleagues who are dedicated not only to achieving business goals but also nurturing individual growth within an inclusive environment. Their reputation for reliability makes them an employer of choice among experienced professionals seeking meaningful work that has lasting impact on communities worldwide.

What's next:

If you are ready to take on this rewarding challenge and contribute your expertise at a regional level, we encourage you to apply now!

Apply today by clicking on the link provided-your next career milestone awaits.

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