Senior Data Center Delivery Director

Macquarie Technology Group; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv in Melbourne is seeking a Project Director – Customer Delivery to lead end-to-end execution of customer contracts. You will own lifecycle from order intake through handover, ensure safety, on-time delivery, budget adherence and margin protection while maintaining strong customer relationships.

You will lead cross‑functional teams across engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, logistics, installation and commissioning to deliver integrated data centre infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related field.
• 12–15+ years of experience in data centre, critical infrastructure or EPC project delivery.
• Proven track record managing large-scale, complex projects ($10M–$100M+)
• Strong commercial and contractual management experience.
• Experience working with hyperscale or colocation customers preferred.
• Leadership across matrix organizations.
• Risk management and problem-solving.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.”
• Ability to operate in fast-paced, high‑pressure environments.

Responsibilities

• Own full lifecycle delivery from order booking to customer handover
• Ensure alignment with contractual scope, commercial terms and technical requirements
• Act as the single point of accountability for project performance
• Serve as the primary executive interface with the customer
• Build and maintain relationships with hyperscale, colocation and enterprise clients
• Manage expectations, communications and escalations
• Lead governance forums and drive cost control, forecasting and risk mitigation
• Lead integrated project planning across engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning
• Monitor adherence to schedule, quality and safety standards
• Drive Lean, Agile and structured project management methodologies
• Identify, assess and mitigate project risks and ensure compliance with obligations
• Lead cross-functional teams across global, regional, and local levels
• Oversee site execution, installation and commissioning activities
• Lead final acceptance, documentation and customer handover
• Ensure smooth transition to service and lifecycle support teams

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Contract Management

Financial Acumen

Risk Management

Stakeholder Communication

Data Centre Experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Vertiv in Melbourne is seeking a Project Director – Customer Delivery to lead end-to-end execution of customer contracts. You will own lifecycle from order intake through handover, ensure safety, on-time delivery, budget adherence and margin protection while maintaining strong customer relationships.

You will lead cross‑functional teams across engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, logistics, installation and commissioning to deliver integrated data centre infrastructure.