Director, Technical Delivery, APAC

Vantage Data Centers Australia Pty Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 250,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Job summary

Vantage Data Centers Australia is seeking a Director, Technical Delivery – APAC to lead the technical delivery of hyperscale data center projects across the Asia Pacific region. You will work within the Construction team and report to the Vice President, Project Delivery APAC.

The role combines strategic oversight and hands-on implementation, coordinating Development, D&E, Construction, Procurement and Operations to ensure safety, quality and on-time delivery across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline.
• 12-18+ years of experience in complex infrastructure or mission-critical project delivery.
• Proven track record leading large-scale, multi-site project portfolios.
• Deep understanding of CSA and MEP systems.
• Experience with Tier 1 contractors and consultants across APAC.

Responsibilities

• Align and assist with technical delivery outcomes across multiple APAC projects.
• In conjunction with the regional VP, establish regional delivery strategies and governance frameworks.
• Assist in technical contractor and consultant performance management across projects.
• Drive cross-functional coordination across Development, D&E, Construction, Procurement and Operations.
• Champion safety, compliance, and operational readiness.
• Provide project level reporting and influence project leadership decision-making.
• Build and develop high-performing regional delivery teams.
• Drive continuous improvement and standardization across APAC.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Executive stakeholder management

Strong communication

Project delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline

PMP or equivalent certification

Tools

CSA standards

MEP systems knowledge

Job description

About Vantage Data Centers

Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world's well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.

Position Overview

Vantage is seeking a Director, Technical Delivery – APAC to work as part of the Delivery Team for hyperscale data center projects across the Asia Pacific region. This role sits within the Construction team and reports to the Vice President, Project Delivery APAC.

This Director role, in conjunction with site specific leadership, this role has accountability for ensuring the implementation and technical delivery of all MEP services is executed consistently, efficiently, and in alignment with Vantage’s standards and strategic objectives.

The Director will closely collaborate with the Project Directors across the regions and will assist in the compilation of technical delivery strategy across multiple concurrent developments. The role operates at both a strategic and implementation level, acting as a key technical specialist in supporting: Development, Design & Engineering, Construction, Procurement, and Critical Operations within APAC.

Core Responsibilities

• Align and assist with technical delivery outcomes across multiple APAC projects
• In conjunction with the regional VP, establish regional delivery strategies and governance frameworks
• Assist in technical contractor and consultant performance management across projects
• Drive cross-functional coordination across Development, D&E, Construction, Procurement and Operations
• Champion safety, compliance, and operational readiness
• Provide project level reporting and influence project leadership decision-making
• Build and develop high-performing regional delivery teams
• Drive continuous improvement and standardization across APAC

Key Deliverables / Success Metrics

• On-time, on-budget delivery of hyperscale projects across APAC
• Consistent implementation of global technical standards
• Reduction in technical risk exposure
• Strong contractor governance outcomes
• Enhanced cross-functional alignment and operational readiness

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline
• 12-18+ years of experience in complex infrastructure or mission-critical project delivery
• Proven track record leading large-scale, multi-site project portfolios
• Deep understanding of CSA and MEP systems
• Experience with Tier 1 contractors and consultants across APAC

Preferred

• Data center or hyperscale experience
• Executive stakeholder management experience
• PMP or equivalent certification
• Leadership experience in building and scaling teams

Leadership Profile

• Strategic thinker with strong execution capability
• Influential leader able to align diverse stakeholders
• Proven decision-maker in complex environments
• Strong communicator with executive presence

Company Culture

We operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other's strengths and respecting each other's weaknesses. We find joy in our work and each other, actively seeking opportunities to inject fun into what we do. Our hard and efficient work is rewarded with an above market total compensation package.

We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations. Throughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community.

Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Vantage Data Centers does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm agencies. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of Vantage Data Centers.