APAC Senior Director, Strategic Programs & PMO

Vantage Data Centers; Sydney; On-site; AUD 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Vantage Data Centers in Sydney, Australia, seeks a Senior Director to lead Projects & Programs across APAC. The role partners with senior leaders to ensure initiatives are planned, governed and delivered, bringing structure, visibility and accountability to the program portfolio.

You will oversee APAC PMO, develop standards, dashboards and governance processes, and drive cross-country collaboration to achieve strategic outcomes.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in program management, PMO leadership, business operations, consulting or related disciplines with M&A project experience.
• Proven ability to deliver complex, cross-functional programs in a multinational environment.
• Strong understanding of governance, portfolio management and project delivery frameworks.
• 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 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 in Sydney, Australia, seeks a Senior Director to lead Projects & Programs across APAC. The role partners with senior leaders to ensure initiatives are planned, governed and delivered, bringing structure, visibility and accountability to the program portfolio.

You will oversee APAC PMO, develop standards, dashboards and governance processes, and drive cross-country collaboration to achieve strategic outcomes.