Senior Project Manager – Hyperscale Data Centre
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We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of hyperscale, mission-critical data centre projects from design through commissioning and handover.
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Overview
We are seeking an experienced
Senior Project Manager
to lead the delivery of
hyperscale
,
mission-critical data centre projects
from design through commissioning and handover.
The role requires strong expertise across civil, structural, MEP, and IT/ICT systems, with full responsibility for project execution, timelines, cost, quality, HSE, risk management, and successful delivery.
Project Delivery
- Lead full lifecycle delivery of hyperscale data centre projects.
- Develop execution strategies, phasing plans, and master schedules.
- Ensure compliance with international standards and client requirements.
- Manage full project execution covering time, cost, quality, HSE, coordination, and delivery.
Schedule & Risk Management
- Develop and manage baseline schedules using Primavera P6 and MS Project.
- Conduct delay analysis, recovery planning, and risk mitigation activities.
- Identify project dependencies and proactively manage constraints.
- Monitor project progress and ensure delivery milestones are achieved.
Stakeholder Management
- Manage multidisciplinary teams across Civil, Structural, MEP, IT/ICT, and Commissioning.
- Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, vendors, and authorities.
- Support commercial teams on claims, RFIs, variation orders, and change management.
- Lead project meetings and maintain strong stakeholder communication.
Commissioning & Handover
- Oversee Level 1–5 Testing & Commissioning activities.
- Ensure successful integrated systems testing and operational readiness.
- Drive project documentation, compliance tracking, and handover processes.
- Ensure seamless transition from project delivery to operations.
Reporting & Governance
- Maintain dashboards, reports, and performance tracking tools.
- Present project updates to senior management and key stakeholders.
- Improve PMO processes, governance standards, and delivery frameworks.
- Ensure project reporting accuracy and compliance with governance procedures.
Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum 18+ years of project management experience.
- Strong background in hyperscale data centre and mission-critical infrastructure projects.
- Proven experience managing large-scale multidisciplinary project teams.
- Strong expertise in scheduling, delay analysis, and recovery planning.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related discipline.
- Expertise in Primavera P6 and MS Project.
- Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Deep understanding of data centre delivery risks, constraints, and operational requirements.
- PMP, PMI-SP, AACE PSP, or equivalent certification is preferred.
- Knowledge of Uptime Institute and ASHRAE standards is an advantage
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