Project Manager

EMS Group; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

EMS Networks Sdn Bhd in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead structured cabling infrastructure projects within hyperscale data centre environments.

The role requires strong leadership, hands-on fibre optic and copper cabling expertise, and a proven track record delivering large-scale data centre projects. You will coordinate with clients, vendors and internal teams to ensure on-time delivery and compliance with industry standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing hyperscale data centre infrastructure projects.
• Strong leadership, planning and stakeholder management skills.
• Familiar with fibre optic (SM/MM) and copper cabling, testing and validation.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and coordinate project teams, site engineers, supervisors and subcontractors.
• Oversee end-to-end project execution including planning, scheduling and handover.
• Manage large-scale fibre optic and copper structured cabling installations.
• Oversee fibre testing (OTDR, OLTS) and copper certification (Fluke).
• Ensure workmanship, testing procedures and deliverables meet hyperscale standards.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, vendors and internal teams.
• Maintain site safety, regulatory compliance and project reporting.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Team management

Data centre infra

Education

Engineering/IT/Telecommunications

Tools

OTDR testing

Fluke testing

Job description

Position: Project Manager – Structured Cabling / Data Centre Infrastructure

Join Our Growing Data Centre Team in Malaysia!

EMS Wiring Systems is expanding our operations in Malaysia, and we are looking for an experienced and driven Project Manager to lead structured cabling infrastructure projects within hyperscale data centre environments.

The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership capabilities, extensive hands-on experience in fibre optic and copper cabling systems, and a proven track record in delivering large-scale hyperscale data centre projects.

Key Responsibilities

Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Company: EMS Networks Sdn Bhd

• Project Leadership: Lead, manage and coordinate project teams, site engineers, supervisors, subcontractors and installation resources to ensure successful project delivery.
• Project Management: Oversee end-to-end project execution, including planning, resource allocation, scheduling, progress monitoring, quality control and project handover.
• Structured Cabling Infrastructure: Manage large-scale fibre optic and copper structured cabling installations within hyperscale data centre environments.
• Testing & Validation: Oversee fibre optic testing (OTDR, OLTS, insertion loss) and copper certification (Fluke), ensuring compliance with project specifications and industry standards.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure installation workmanship, testing procedures, documentation and final deliverables meet stringent hyperscale data centre requirements.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Liaise closely with clients, consultants, main contractors, vendors and internal teams to resolve technical and operational challenges.
• Safety & Compliance: Maintain high standards of site safety, quality, regulatory compliance and operational discipline.
• Project Reporting: Monitor project milestones, manpower productivity, risks, variations and overall project performance.

Requirements

• Proven experience managinghyperscale data centre infrastructure projects, preferably focusing on structured cabling systems.
• Strong technical knowledge offibre optic infrastructure (SM/MM), copper cabling (Cat6/Cat6A), testing, certification and validation.
• Demonstrated ability tolead and manage large project teamsin fast-paced, high-pressure data centre environments.
• Familiarity with data centre infrastructure, including MMR, MDF, IDF, network rooms and rack-to-rack connectivity.
• Good understanding of industry standards such as TIA, ISO/IEC and BICSI best practices.
• Strong project planning, problem-solving, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple work fronts, tight deadlines and demanding project schedules.
• Experience working with international hyperscale clients or global data centre operators will be a strong advantage.
• Relevant qualifications in Engineering, IT, Telecommunications or Project Management are preferred.
• PMP, RCDD or other relevant industry certifications will be an added advantage.

Why Join EMS?

At EMS, we are actively involved in delivering mission-critical ICT infrastructure across Southeast Asia.

As our Malaysia data centre portfolio continues to grow, you will have the opportunity to lead challenging hyperscale projects, work alongside experienced industry professionals and contribute to the expansion of our regional operations.

Interested in joining our team?

We welcome experienced Project Managers who are passionate about delivering high-quality data centre infrastructure projects.

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