Jakarta Data Center Project Director - Lead Major Infra

MatchaTalent; Jakarta Pusat; On-site; IDR 900,000,000 - 2,000,000,000; Full time

Job summary

MatchaTalent is seeking a Data Center Project Director in Jakarta to lead large-scale data center infrastructure projects from inception to handover. You will collaborate with engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and operations teams to ensure safe, on-time, and within-budget delivery.

The role requires deep experience with electrical, UPS, HVAC, fire protection, and BMS/DCIM systems, plus strong leadership, risk management, and stakeholder-management skills in a fast-paced,

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in project delivery, engineering, construction, or large-scale infrastructure project management.
• Minimum 3–5 years of direct leadership experience delivering large-scale data center projects, preferably facilities with more than 500 racks.
• Proven experience managing EPC/EPCM contractors, consultants, and multi-vendor project environments.
• Professional fluency in written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of large-scale data center projects from initiation through closure.
• Develop and execute delivery strategies aligned with contractual obligations and customer requirements.
• Manage overall project financial performance, including budgets, profitability, and cash flow.
• Direct multidisciplinary teams across EPC, commissioning, operations, and external vendors.
• Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies; manage escalations.
• Oversee contract administration, variation orders, and change management.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards, HSE requirements, and local regulations.
• Build and maintain relationships with customers, consultants, contractors, and suppliers.
• Drive continuous improvement in project governance and execution methodologies.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Negotiation

Problem solving

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

BMS

DCIM

Job description

MatchaTalent is seeking a Data Center Project Director in Jakarta to lead large-scale data center infrastructure projects from inception to handover. You will collaborate with engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and operations teams to ensure safe, on-time, and within-budget delivery.

The role requires deep experience with electrical, UPS, HVAC, fire protection, and BMS/DCIM systems, plus strong leadership, risk management, and stakeholder-management skills in a fast-paced,