Project Director

Macquarie Technology Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Place to Work

Career development

Internal mobility

Top employer recognition

Job summary

Macquarie Data Centres is seeking an experienced Project Director to lead delivery of mission-critical data centre infrastructure. You will own a portfolio of capital programs from design through commissioning, coordinating with hyperscale customers, executives and partners to ensure safety, on-time delivery and quality.

You will shape the PMO, governance and reporting frameworks to support growth and operational excellence in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience delivering major data centre, critical infrastructure or large-scale construction projects.
• Senior program or project management experience across large capital investment portfolios.
• Degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Civil Engineering, Project Management or Construction Management (or equivalent).
• Strong knowledge of project governance, risk management, scheduling and stage-gate delivery methodologies.
• Experience managing project commercials including budgeting, forecasting and financial controls.
• Contract negotiation and supplier management experience.
• Knowledge of mission-critical infrastructure including power, cooling, MEP systems and commissioning.
• Experience working with enterprise, wholesale or hyperscale customers.
• Knowledge of standards such as Uptime Institute Tier Standards, TIA-942 (highly regarded).
• PMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent Project Management certification (desirable).
• Proven leadership capability with the ability to coach, mentor and build high-performing project teams.
• Outstanding communication and executive stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of major capital infrastructure projects from concept to commissioning.
• Own portfolio management and PMO governance improvements.
• Collaborate with hyperscale customers, executives, consultants and delivery partners.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to quality standards.
• Shape and mature PMO, governance and reporting frameworks.

Skills

Major capital projects

Data centre delivery

Executive stakeholders

Budget & forecasting

Contract negotiation

Leadership

Governance & PMO

Risk management

MEP systems

Education

Electrical/Mechanical/Civil Eng or PM

Job description

About Us

Macquarie Data Centres are Australia's most experienced Data Centre Provider and experts in seriously secure, sovereign and compliant data centres.

About Us

Macquarie Data Centres are Australia's most experienced Data Centre Provider and experts in seriously secure, sovereign and compliant data centres. Our AI and cloud data centres are trusted by the world’s biggest hyperscalers, Global Fortune 500 companies and 42% of the Australian Federal Government. All our campuses are Certified Strategic by the Australian Federal Government and backed by a highly experienced cohort of government cleared engineers. We are an owned by the ASX listed Macquarie Technology Group. Step into one of Australia’s most secure, high-performance Data Centres and launch your engineering career supporting mission-critical infrastructure for cloud, defence and enterprise customers.

The Opportunity

At Macquarie Data Centres, we don't just build data centres—we deliver the critical infrastructure that powers Australia's digital economy. We're looking for an experienced Project Director to lead the delivery of some of Australia's most significant mission-critical infrastructure projects. Reporting to the Executive General Manager you'll take ownership of a portfolio of major capital programs, from design and construction through to commissioning and operational readiness. This is a highly visible leadership role where you'll work alongside hyperscale customers, executive stakeholders, consultants and delivery partners to ensure complex, multi-million-dollar projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards. Beyond project delivery, you'll play a key role in shaping and maturing our Project Management Office (PMO), strengthening governance, reporting and delivery frameworks that will support the continued growth of our Data Centre business. If you're passionate about delivering world-class infrastructure, thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy leading high-performing teams through complex challenges, we'd love to hear from you.

Why Us?

• We're Great Place to Work Certified 2023, 2024 and 2025.
• Australia's #1 Great Place To Work in Technology, 2026.
• For the third year in a row, we have been named a Global Winner of the 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award!
• We have the highest Net Promoter Score on the ASX, the World's best customer experience & crowned in 2020 at the World Communications Awards .
• You’ll make an impact Enjoy being part of a driven team with a collaborative culture that values decision-makers and action.
• We Invest in you Accelerate your career through our learning and development opportunities - think Gallup strengths-based training, defined career pathways and fantastic internal mobility opportunities across the group.

About You

• Extensive experience leading major capital infrastructure projects within data centres or other mission-critical environments (essential)
• A proven track record delivering complex projects from concept through to commissioning and operational handover.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience managing multi-million-dollar budgets, forecasting and financial reporting.
• Experienced in building trusted relationships with executive stakeholders, customers, contractors and consultants.
• A proven track record delivering a quality outcome on time and on budget.
• Confident leading multidisciplinary teams while influencing outcomes across matrix environments.
• Passionate about developing project governance, improving delivery frameworks and driving operational excellence.
• Calm under pressure with exceptional organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Customer-focused with a collaborative leadership style and a commitment to delivering exceptional outcomes.
• Comfortable working in a fast-growing, agile business where no two projects are the same.

Required Skills

• Extensive experience delivering major data centre, critical infrastructure or large-scale construction projects.
• Senior Program or Project Management experience across large capital investment portfolios.
• Degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Civil Engineering, Project Management or Construction Management (or equivalent).
• Strong knowledge of project governance, risk management, scheduling and stage-gate delivery methodologies.
• Experience managing project commercials including budgeting, forecasting and financial controls.
• Demonstrated contract negotiation and supplier management experience.
• Strong understanding of mission-critical infrastructure including power, cooling, MEP systems and commissioning.
• Experience working with enterprise, wholesale or hyperscale customers.
• Knowledge of Uptime Institute Tier Standards, TIA-942 and data centre best practice (highly regarded).
• PMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent Project Management certification (desirable).
• Proven leadership capability with the ability to coach, mentor and build high-performing project teams.
• Outstanding communication and executive stakeholder management skills.