Senior Project Director – Mission-Critical Data Centre Delivery

Macquarie Technology Group; Queensland; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Macquarie Data Centre is seeking an accomplished Project Director to lead the delivery of Australia’s most significant mission-critical infrastructure projects. You will own major capital programs from design through commissioning, reporting to the Executive General Manager and partnering with hyperscale customers, consultants and delivery partners.

In this leadership role, you’ll shape the PMO, strengthen governance and delivery frameworks, and drive operational excellence across the data

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading major capital infrastructure projects within data centres or other mission-critical environments.
• A proven track record delivering complex projects from concept through commissioning and handover.
• Strong commercial acumen with budgeting, forecasting and financial controls.
• Building trusted relationships with executive stakeholders, customers, contractors and consultants.
• Proven ability to deliver on time and on budget.
• Leading multidisciplinary teams and influencing outcomes across matrix environments.
• Developing project governance and delivery frameworks for operational excellence.
• Calm under pressure with strong organisational skills and prioritisation.
• Customer-focused leadership with collaborative approach.
• Experience in a fast-growing, agile business with varied projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of major capital infrastructure programs from design through commissioning and handover.
• Own and mature PMO governance, reporting and delivery frameworks.
• Collaborate with hyperscale customers, executives, consultants and delivery partners.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to high quality standards.
• Coach and develop high-performing project teams and stakeholders.

Skills

Project leadership

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Governance development

Operational excellence

Calm under pressure

Customer-focused

Agile environment

Fast-paced delivery

Education

Degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Civil Engineering, Project Management or Construction Management (or equivalent).

PMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent Project Management certification (desirable).

Job description

Macquarie Data Centre is seeking an accomplished Project Director to lead the delivery of Australia’s most significant mission-critical infrastructure projects. You will own major capital programs from design through commissioning, reporting to the Executive General Manager and partnering with hyperscale customers, consultants and delivery partners.

In this leadership role, you’ll shape the PMO, strengthen governance and delivery frameworks, and drive operational excellence across the data