Project Manager - GAIA 3

Digital Edge Data Center; Indonesia; On-site; IDR 300,000,000 - 540,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Digital Edge Data Center is seeking a Project Manager to oversee data center projects from initiation to completion, ensuring delivery on time and within budget. You will coordinate with Engineering, Network, Operations, Sales, and external vendors, reporting to the Vice President of Projects for strategic oversight.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in project management within data center or IT infrastructure, with strong planning, risk management, and stakeholder coordination skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, IT, Telecommunications, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of project management experience in data center, IT infrastructure, cloud, or telecom.
• Strong knowledge of data center infrastructure, networking, and IT systems is a plus.
• Proven ability to manage large-scale technical or infrastructure projects.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and oversee data center projects from initiation to completion, ensuring on-time delivery within scope and budget.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Network, Operations, Sales, and external vendors.
• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and resource allocation for data center infrastructure.
• Monitor project progress and provide regular updates to stakeholders and management.
• Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies for smooth execution.
• Manage vendor relationships and ensure project deliverables meet standards and requirements.
• Ensure compliance with policies, safety standards, and industry regulations for data centers.
• Lead project meetings, track milestones, and foster effective stakeholder communication.
• Manage project documentation including scope, schedules, reports, and change management.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance delivery and efficiency.
• Champion health & safety, environment, energy, quality, information security, and business continuity policies.

Skills

Project management

Data center knowledge

Stakeholder coordination

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering / IT / Telecommunications

Job description

Digital Edge is a trusted and forward-looking data center platform company, established to transform digital infrastructure in Asia. Backed by Stonepeak,a leading alternative investment firm specializing in infrastructure and real assets, Digital Edge has in excess of US$1.6 billion in committed equity capital with investors including some of the world’s largest institutional investors and sovereign wealth funds.

Digital Edge’s vision is to be the leading provider of sustainable, next generation digital infrastructure in Asia. Our mission is to build the foundation for the world’s digital future, helping organizations to grow sustainably and empowering populations they serve.

Founded in 2020, the company has grown rapidly across multiple markets in the region, and currently provides data center and fiber services across Japan, South Korea, India, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand and China. The Company now owns and operates 21 data centers with over 500 MW of critical IT load in service and under construction and development, with another 300 MW held for future development,

This role is an exciting opportunity to join our fast growing team as we further expand our footprint across Asia.

Our values:

• Respect: We embrace diversity and collaboration.
• Innovation: We share ideas and solve problems.
• Strive: We are driven and determined.
• Excellence: We seek to deliver the best.
• Responsibility: We do what’s right for our people and the planet.

What we need:

The Project Manager position is required to support the increasing number of strategic projects within the company. The Project Manager will oversee project planning and execution to ensure projects are delivered effectively and aligned with business objectives. This role will report directly to the Vice President Project to ensure strong coordination, strategic oversight, and timely decision-making for key company initiatives.

Key responsibilities:

• Plan, manage, and oversee data center projects from initiation to completion, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Network, Operations, Sales, and external vendors.
• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and resource allocation for data center infrastructure projects.
• Monitor project progress and provide regular updates to stakeholders and management.
• Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure smooth project execution.
• Manage vendor relationships and ensure project deliverables meet company standards and requirements.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and industry regulations related to data center operations.
• Lead project meetings, track milestones, and ensure effective communication among project stakeholders.
• Manage project documentation including project scope, schedules, reports, and change management documentation.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project delivery and operational efficiency.
• Actively champion and implement the organization’s policies on health & safety, environment, energy, quality, information security, and business continuity, ensuring adherence to incident reporting, legal, and regulatory requirements.

The successful candidate:

• Bachelor ’ s degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Telecommunications, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in project management, preferably in data center, IT infrastructure, cloud, or telecommunications industry.
• Strong knowledge of data center infrastructure, networking and IT systems is an advantage.
• Proven experience in managing large-scale technical or infrastructure projects.
• Strong project management skills including planning, risk management, and stakeholder coordination.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience working with vendors, contractors, and cross‑functional teams.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast‑paced environment.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or PMP framework) is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and project management tools.