APAC Programs & PMO Director — Strategy & Delivery

Vantage Data Centers; New South Wales; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Vantage Data Centers is seeking a Senior Director, Projects & Programs for APAC to oversee strategic initiatives, drive governance, and scale the PMO across multiple countries. This role reports to the Chief of Staff, President’s Office and partners with senior leaders to ensure initiatives are planned, governed and delivered with accountability.

The ideal candidate brings 12+ years in program management or related fields, proven cross-functional leadership, and a track record of delivering

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in program management, PMO leadership, business operations, consulting or related disciplines with M&A project experience.
• Demonstrated success delivering complex, cross-functional programs in a multinational environment.
• Strong understanding of program governance, portfolio management and project delivery frameworks.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and drive outcomes without direct authority.
• Excellent communication, presentation and executive stakeholder management skills.
• Experience operating in fast-growing, dynamic organisations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of APAC's highest-priority strategic initiatives and scale M&A.
• Partner with business leaders to define program objectives, delivery plans, timelines and success measures.
• Establish clear milestones, accountability and reporting mechanisms to ensure successful delivery.
• Monitor program progress and proactively address risks, dependencies and potential roadblocks.
• Support leaders in driving initiatives from planning through implementation and realization of business outcomes.
• Report progress of strategic programs to management and board.
• Lead and evolve the APAC PMO, establishing consistent standards, tools and methodologies across the region.
• Develop best practices for project and program delivery that enable scalability and transparency.
• Drive effective governance, reporting and decision-making processes across the program portfolio.
• Foster a culture of strong program management discipline, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Facilitate alignment across multiple stakeholders, teams and workstreams.
• Build strong working relationships that enable collaboration and effective decision-making.
• Support resolution of issues that require coordination across functional boundaries.
• Develop high-quality executive updates, dashboards and program reporting materials.
• Provide clear and actionable insights regarding program performance, risks and opportunities.
• Support leadership reviews and business planning processes with data-driven recommendations.
• Ensure stakeholders have timely access to relevant information to support decision-making.

Job description

Vantage Data Centers is seeking a Senior Director, Projects & Programs for APAC to oversee strategic initiatives, drive governance, and scale the PMO across multiple countries. This role reports to the Chief of Staff, President’s Office and partners with senior leaders to ensure initiatives are planned, governed and delivered with accountability.

The ideal candidate brings 12+ years in program management or related fields, proven cross-functional leadership, and a track record of delivering