Operations Project Manager

CDC Data Centres; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CDC Academy

CDC Day

Parental Leave

Volunteer Leave

Employee Assistance Program

CDC Social Events

Job summary

CDC Data Centres is seeking an experienced project professional to oversee infrastructure and facilities-related projects within live data centre environments across Canberra campuses (Hume, Fyshwick, Beard). You will drive initiation, planning and execution, coordinating operations, engineering and vendors to achieve quality, safety and financial objectives.

Responsibilities include planning, risk mitigation, stakeholder engagement, progress reporting and smooth handover of all project

Qualifications

• Experience managing commercial-scale projects in fast-paced environments.
• Strong coordination of multiple stakeholders, contractors and vendors.
• Focus on safety, quality and minimizing business disruption.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed project plans with milestones, deliverables and resources.
• Coordinate with operations, engineering, development and vendors.
• Identify risks and implement mitigations to minimize disruption.
• Coordinate contractors and service providers, ensuring safety and site policy compliance.
• Monitor budgets and schedules and escalate issues when needed.
• Oversee handover of project documentation including as-built docs and test reports.
• Manage stakeholder communication through regular updates and workshops.
• Ensure regulatory and safety requirements are met at all times.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

Planning & scheduling

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Trade qualifications (Electrical/HVAC/Communications)

Tools

MS Project

Job description

• Support the execution of electrical/HVAC/communications projects within a live, operational data centre environment.
• Ongoing opportunities for learning and development, working within a high-performing and passionate team.
• Role to be based across CDC's Canberra campuses (Hume / Fyshwick / Beard).

About us:

Established in 2007, CDC Data Centres is Australia’s leading operator of sovereign, secure, world-class data centre facilities.

Headquartered in Canberra with multiple facilities in the ACT, NSW, VIC and New Zealand, CDC’s diversified operations provide secure data centre configurations that support co-location, containerised and hyperscale compute environments with all campuses interconnected with high-speed carrier grade networks.

At CDC we are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We believe that everyone’s unique experiences enable us to deliver meaningful benefits for our people, our clients and communities. Our mission is to attract, retain and grow the world’s best data centre team.

Our people are committed, tenacious and meticulous in supporting our customers. Together, we configure the landscape to meet the security, reliability, connectivity and sustainability needs for today and tomorrow.

About the role:

Working within CDC's Operations team, you will be responsible for overseeing infrastructure and facilities-related projects within a live, operational environment to ensure they meet CDC requirements and deliver high-quality outcomes. This role supports project teams through the initiation, planning and execution phases by tracking progress and reporting outcomes. Serving as a key point of contact for stakeholders and contractors, you will collaborate with both operational and technical teams to achieve quality, safety and financial objectives.

Other responsibilities include:

• Develop detailed project plans with defined milestones, deliverables, timelines and resource requirements.
• Coordinate with key stakeholders, including operations, engineering, development and vendors, to ensure alignment with project objectives.
• Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies to minimise operational disruption.
• Coordinate contractors and service providers, ensuring works are completed safely and in accordance with site requirements.
• Monitor project progress, budgets and schedules, escalating issues where required.
• Oversee the completion and handover of all project documentation, including as-built documentation, test reports, certificates and maintenance records.
• Manage stakeholder communication by delivering regular updates, facilitating meetings/workshops and acting as a key liaison.
• Ensure all project activities adhere to regulatory, safety and site policy requirements, promoting safe work practices at all times.

What's in it for you:

CDC offers excellent employment conditions and benefits such as:

• CDC Academy - Make your mark by enhancing your professional development with the CDC Academy. Enrol in specialised training courses that will help you develop skills and ensure you thrive in your chosen career.
• CDC Day - An additional day of paid leave dedicated to nurturing your health and wellbeing.
• Parental Leave - Inclusive and above legislative tenure of parental leave entitlements to help you start, grow and care for your family.
• Volunteer Leave - Make a meaningful difference with 2 days of volunteering leave for any cause or charity of your choice.
• Employment Assistance Program - Be confident that you and your family are supported with access to our comprehensive Employee Assistance Program.
• CDC Social Events - CDC’s offers staff and their family’s inclusive events that nurtures relationships, connection and friendships across the business. CDC hosts BBQs, family picnics and community events, bringing together CDC staff in different settings.

About you:

The ideal candidate is an experienced project professional with a background delivering facilities, infrastructure, building services or construction-related projects within an operational environment. You have experience coordinating multiple stakeholders, contractors and vendors, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and with minimal disruption to business operations. With a strong focus on communication, planning and problem-solving, you bring a practical and collaborative approach to project delivery and are comfortable balancing project administration with project execution.

• Demonstrated experience managing commercial-scale project works within a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Solid understanding of electrical, HVAC, or communications project management - trade qualifications preferred.
• Commercially focused in nature, with the ability to effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
• A natural problem solver, combining an innovative work style with strong prioritisation and time management.
• Experience coordinating facilities, infrastructure, construction or building services projects.
• Ability to balance administrative elements of the role with the practical delivery and coordination requirements of project execution.

Essential:

Australian citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain NV1 Security Clearance.

Diversity helps us all achieve more. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are valued and respected. We believe that diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences leads to innovation and success and a culture of trust and care. We actively promote equality and strive to create a welcoming environment for all employees. At CDC we’ve got your back. We’re dedicated to building a team that reflects the diversity of our community and we encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work, giving you the confidence to achieve more.