APAC DC Program Manager

Job Description

Main Purpose of the Job:

This role will be seconded into the Client's internal team and therefore fully client facing. The primary focus of this role is the delivery of program management services to a major client providing governance and assurance across their APAC new build Data Center programme.

Job Description (Key Responsibilities):

• Ability to programme manage multiple projects across the APAC region.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, working with Client's teams and appointed professional teams in different markets.
• Ensure implementation and adherence to Client's standard project controls processes and governance across the programme.
• Robust coordination with Client, Vendors, and global stakeholders to deliver programme objectives.
• Review standard processes, identify gaps and opportunities for improvement and recommend implementation.
• Lead programme level reporting based on inputs and review of project level reporting.
• Coordinate Knowledge sharing and cascade best practice across programme.
• Provide technical support and training to in-country project teams to ensure understanding of processes and governance and to establish expectations.
• Coordinate design team inputs to support analysis of optimal building design and configuration.
• Willingness to travel within the APAC region on short trips from time to time.
• Any other ad hoc duties as assigned.

Core Requirements for all AIS employees:

• Culturally aware, able to embrace diversity and flourish within a multinational environment.
• Committed to maintaining a harmonious working environment by always treating colleagues and stakeholders with respect and courtesy.
• Working with integrity in everything you do and obeying all rules, regulations, and laws that affect your role.
• Committed to maintaining a safe working environment for all stakeholders.
• Able to assess challenges and ask for help when needed.

Job Requirements & Person Specification (Qualifications, Experience, Skills & Behaviours)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Familiar with building plans submission procedures and approvals, construction sequencing and handing over process.
• Relevant working experience in the built environment sector and proven management abilities.
• Effective communication skills and leadership qualities.
• Have undertaken a PM role associated with DC or equivalent.

CREDENTIALS AND EXPERIENCE

• Degree in a construction industry-related field.
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in the built-environment sector handling new projects with data center/mission critical project experience preferred.
• Some project management and scheduling experience.