Project Director (Data Center)
Avensys is a reputed global IT professional services company, and our service spectrum includes enterprise solution consulting, business intelligence, business process automation and managed services. And we service a client base across banking and financial services, insurance, information technology, healthcare, retail, and supply chain.
We are currently looking for Project Director (Data Center). This is an exciting opportunity to expand your skills set, achieve job satisfaction and work-life balance. More details as below.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic guidance and hands-on leadership across all phases of industrial automation scope of the Data centre Project
- Lead end-to-end DC/BMS project lifecycle, from initiation to completion, ensuring timely and budget-compliant execution.
- Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, including schedules, budgets, resource allocation, and risk mitigation strategies tailored to complex automation solutions.
- Manage the triple constraintsscope, schedule, and costwhile maintaining a primary focus on quality and building strong customer relationships
- Manage scope creep, change management, anticipate risk and maintain up to date risk register, plan and execute risk mitigation plans
- Host monthly governance call with the senior management and provide a high-level of visibility on the project KPI's including resource plan, schedule progress, cost to complete, risk etc
- Facilitate collaboration among geographically dispersed, cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and executive leadership to ensure alignment with organizational objectives.
- Oversee contract negotiations, vendor agreements, and procurement processes.
- Lead, mentor, and inspire a diverse team of approximately 50 engineers and managers, fostering a high-performance, innovative, and inclusive culture.
- Will be the single point of responsibility and the face of the company to the customer.
- Regular travel throughout the Asia-Pacific region to coordinate with various teams including vendors, manufacturers, customer design teams, customer sub-vendors and construction teams
- Spend appreciable time with customer in Malaysia to foster trusted relationships.
- Ensure strict adherence to industry standards, and safety regulations across all project activities, including compliance to relevant Malaysian standards
- Ensure highest level of Health & Safety standards are followed particularly in construction and commissioning environment
- Supervise quality assurance processes, compliance measures, and reporting requirements specific to automation projects in data centre
- Manage project documentation requirements
- Champion continuous improvement and the adoption of emerging automation trends relevant to large, complex project delivery.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 15 years experience in project management, in which at least 5 years serving as Project Director on large and complex projects in sectors such as Oil & Gas, Aerospace, Discrete Manufacturing, Data Centres, or related industries.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, industrial automation, or a closely related field (advanced degree preferred).
- Deep knowledge of automation systems, project management methodologies, and industry best practices.
- Professional project management certification required (PMP, PRINCE2, Scrum Master or equivalent).
- Practice leader of PMI/Prince2/ Scrum project management principles
- Demonstrated experience in leading and managing geographically dispersed teams of around 50+ engineers and managers.
- Strong hand-on knowledge in manging the technology project involving PLCs, SCADA, Networking devices, IiOT devices, Building Information Modelling (BIM -3D designs) and cybersecurity
- Hands-on knowledge of the complete project life cycle from sales to engineering transfer, basic design, detailed design, manufacture, testing (FAT), Site Installation, construction, commissioning and closeout/handover to customer
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.
- Strong analytical, decision-making, and organizational skills, with proven capability to manage multiple priorities in challenging, technical environments.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; Professional level proficiency in English is required. Knowledge of Malay is a plus but not mandatory.
Preferred Skills
- Experience delivering successful automation projects in data centre environments and other high-technology sectors.
- Strong understanding of electrical, mechanical, and HVAC systems in data centre environments.
- Experience with data centre power distribution (UPS, generators), cooling systems (CRAC units, chillers), and fire suppression systems.IT delivery & commissioning experience
- Financial acumen and a solid track record of managing substantial project budgets.
- Adaptability and innovative thinking in response to evolving technologies and market demands.
- Experience in managing large projects in Southeast Asia, particularly Malaysia
WHAT'S ON OFFER
You will be remunerated with an excellent base salary and entitled to attractive company benefits. Additionally, you will get the opportunity to enjoy a fun and collaborative work environment, alongside a strong career progression.
To submit your application, please apply online or email your UPDATED CV in Microsoft Word format to [Confidential Information] Your interest will be treated with strict confidentiality.
CONSULTANT DETAILS
Consultant Name: Lavanya M S
Reg No: 201201037177
Avensys Consulting Sdn Bhd
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