Senior Project Manager

ATS Global; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

ATS Global is seeking a highly experienced Project Manager to lead the Industrial Automation scope of a large Data Centre project in Malaysia. You will oversee the full project lifecycle, manage scope, schedule, cost, and quality, and build strong relationships with customers while coordinating across a global team.

You will travel within the Asia-Pacific region, lead ~50 engineers and managers, and ensure strategic delivery and governance across all phases from design to handover.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field.
• 15+ years in project management with at least 5 years as Project Director on large-scale projects.
• Certified PMP/PRINCE2/Scrum Master preferred.
• Experience leading ~50 engineers across multi-country teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of DC/BMS projects from initiation to completion.
• Develop and manage project plans: scope, schedule, budget, resources.
• Oversee triple constraints with emphasis on quality and on-site stakeholder engagement.
• Maintain governance, KPIs, and executive-level reporting.
• Mentor and manage a large, diverse team across regions.

Skills

Project management leadership

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Risk management

Cross-functional leadership

Multicultural teams coordination

Communication skills

Automation systems knowledge

Data Centre domain knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

PMP Certification

PRINCE2 or SCRUM Master

Tools

SCADA

PLCs

BMS

BIM 3D

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Project Manager to manage the Industrial Automation scope of a large Data Centre project in Malaysia. The ideal candidate will be responsible for effectively overseeing all aspects of project delivery, with a strong emphasis on managing the triple constraints—scope, schedule, and cost—while maintaining a primary focus on quality and building strong customer relationships. You will provide strategic oversight and ensure seamless execution.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management (End-to-End Delivery)

• Lead the full DC/BMS project lifecycle from initiation to completion
• Develop and manage comprehensive project plans (scope, schedule, budget, resources)
• Manage triple constraints: scope, schedule, and cost, with strong emphasis on quality
• Track schedule progress, cost-to-complete, and delivery milestones
• Manage project documentation and reporting requirements

Stakeholder & Customer Management

• Maintain strong customer relationships and spend significant on-site time with customers in Malaysia
• Coordinate with internal teams, customers, vendors, manufacturers, and construction partners
• Facilitate collaboration across geographically dispersed and cross-functional stakeholders
• Maintain high customer satisfaction through transparency, quality delivery, and responsiveness

Strategic Management & Project Governance

• Provide strategic guidance and hands-on leadership across all phases of industrial automation for Data Centre projects
• Act as the single point of responsibility and the face of the company to the customer
• Host monthly governance calls with senior management, providing executive-level visibility on KPIs (schedule, cost, resources, risks)
• Align project execution with organizational and customer objectives
• Champion continuous improvement and adoption of emerging automation trends

Team Leadership & People Management

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a large, diverse team (~50 engineers and managers)
• Foster a high-performance, innovative, and inclusive culture
• Drive accountability, performance management, and professional development
• Provide leadership across multi-country and multicultural teams

Regional & Site Coordination

• Regular travel across the Asia-Pacific region to coordinate with teams and partners
• On-site engagement with customer design teams, construction teams, and commissioning teams
• Manage multi-location execution complexities in large-scale data centre projects

Risk Management (Changes & Scopes)

• Proactively manage scope creep and formal change management processes
• Identify, assess, and maintain an up-to-date risk register
• Plan and execute risk mitigation strategies for complex automation solutions
• Anticipate project risks across engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning phases

Contract & Commercial Management

• Oversee contract negotiations and vendor agreements
• Manage procurement activities related to automation and BMS scope
• Coordinate with vendors, manufacturers, and customer sub-vendors
• Ensure commercial compliance and alignment with project objectives

Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Supervise quality assurance processes specific to data centre automation projects
• Ensure adherence to industry standards and relevant Malaysian regulations
• Ensure compliance with reporting, documentation, and audit requirements
• Maintain high delivery quality across design, construction, and commissioning phases

Health, Safety & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure the highest level of Health & Safety standards, especially in construction and commissioning environments
• Enforce strict compliance with safety regulations and best practices
• Promote a strong safety culture across all project teams and partners

Key Skills Required Include

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Industrial Automation, Project Management or related field
• Min 15 years experience in project management, with at least 5 years serving as Project Director on large and complex industry such as Oil & Gas, Aerospace, Discrete Manufacturing, Data Centres, or related industries
• Strong knowledge in automation systems, project management methodologies, and industry best practices
• Knowledgeable in electrical, mechanical, and HVAC systems in data centre environments
• Qualified PMP, PRINCE2, SCRUM Master or similar certification preferred
• Practice leader of PMI/Prince2/ Scrum project management principles
• Excellent leadership in leading and managing geographically dispersed teams of approximately 50 resources
• Proved financial acumen and a solid track record of managing substantial project budgets.
• Hands-on knowledge in managing technology project involving PLCs, SCADA, Networking devices, IoT devices, Building Information Modelling (BIM 3D designs) and cybersecurity
• Experience with power distribution, cooling systems and fire suppression systems on IT delivery & commissioning experience
• Experienced on complete project life cycle from sales to engineering transfer, basic design, detailed design, manufacture, testing (FAT), Site Installation, construction, commissioning and closeout/handover to customer
• Experience in managing large projects in Southeast Asia, particularly Malaysia
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with teams, clients, and vendors.

Further Key Skills

• Proactive and resourceful problem-solver.
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Collaborative mindset with ability to work across diverse teams.
• Negotiation and cost-optimization focus.
• Detail-oriented yet able to keep a big-picture perspective