Design and Construction Senior Project Manager (ST Telemedia Data Service Centre)

Globe Telecom, Inc.; Makati; On-site; PHP 3,000,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Globe Telecom, Inc. is seeking an Executive-Level Design and Construction Project Manager to lead the full lifecycle of data center design and construction projects in the Philippines.

You will drive portfolio strategy, secure executive buy-in, and ensure delivery within quality, time, and budget targets. You will direct complex programs, manage multi-million to billion-dollar budgets, mentor a team of Project Managers, and ensure QA/QC compliance across the portfolio while maintaining

Qualifications

• Leadership and governance of project portfolios.
• Strong strategic and financial oversight capabilities.
• Excellent communication with executives and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the construction project portfolio strategy.
• Oversee multi-project delivery with large budgets and technical standards.
• Lead and mentor the Project Management Team for excellence.
• Establish QA/QC frameworks and ensure regulatory/compliance adherence.
• Manage executive stakeholders and key vendor partnerships.
• Oversee project handovers and knowledge transfer.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Technical expertise

Communication

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Problem solving

Education

PMP Certification

Job description

Job Description

At Globe, our goal is to create a wonderful world for our people, business, and nation. By uniting people of passion who believe they can make a difference, we are confident that we can achieve this goal. The Design and Construction Project Manager is crucial for managing the full lifecycle of data center design and construction projects. This position exists to ensure projects are delivered effectively, meeting both quality and budgetary targets within predefined timelines. Operating within the strategic directives set by the Head of Design and Construction, this role is vital for maintaining the standards and growth objectives of the organization.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Executive-Level Project Portfolio Strategy and Governance Lead the development and implementation of the overall construction project portfolio strategy. Govern project initiation, securing executive buy-in for high-impact data center builds and expansions, and defining program-level objectives.

Program-Level Financial and T technical Oversight Direct the execution of multiple concurrent, complex construction projects (or programs of work), exercising ultimate financial control over multi-million to billion-dollar budgets and ensuring best-in-class technical standards are maintained across the entire portfolio.

Leadership and Mentorship for Project Management Team Provide direct leadership, mentorship, and performance management to a team of Project Managers and supporting staff, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence within the Design and Construction group.

Establishment of Construction Quality & Compliance Frameworks Design, implement, and audit comprehensive Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) frameworks across the construction portfolio. Ensure proactive compliance with all evolving local, national, and international regulatory and environmental standards for critical data center infrastructure.

Enterprise-Level Construction Risk Strategy and Management Develop and manage a strategic, portfolio-level risk register, identifying systemic threats (technical, financial, supply chain, and geo-political) to the construction pipeline, and championing organizational-wide mitigation strategies.

Executive Stakeholder and Strategic Partnership Management Serve as the primary escalation point for all project-related issues. Cultivate and maintain strategic relationships with C-suite executives, key government bodies, and Tier 1 vendor partners to ensure smooth program progression and alignment of organizational goals.

Program-Wide Performance Benchmarking and Knowledge Transfer Oversee final project handovers and financial closeouts for all major builds. Institute a robust post-project review process to capture and disseminate organizational knowledge, establishing new performance benchmarks for future construction projects.

Competencies

• Leadership and Team Management: Lead project teams effectively, promoting collaboration and high performance.
• Strategic Thinking: Develop and implement project plans that align with the organization's strategic goals.
• Technical Expertise: Extensive knowledge of data center design, construction, and operational best practices.
• Communication: Strong capabilities in both verbal and written forms to ensure clear information dissemination.
• Stakeholder Management: Exceptional skills in managing relationships and expectations of internal and external stakeholders.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate potential risks to maintain project integrity and timelines.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to address and resolve issues swiftly and effectively.

Professional Qualifications & Training

PMP or other relevant project management certification preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Globe’s hiring process promotes equal opportunity to applicants, Any form of discrimination is not tolerated throughout the entire employee lifecycle, including the hiring process such as in posting vacancies, selecting, and interviewing applicants. Globe’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy Commitment can be accessed here.

Purpose

In everything we do, we treat people right to create a Globe of Good.

Vision

We see a Philippines where families' dreams come true, businesses flourish, and the nation is admired.

Mission

We create wonderful experiences for people to have choices, overcome challenges, and discover new ways to enjoy life.

Globe Telecom, Inc. (Globe) is the leading Telecommunications company in the Philippines and the purveyor of the Filipino digital lifestyle. We provide cellular, broadband and mobile data services by focusing on enriching our content offerings amid customers' growing preference for multimedia platforms across multiple screens and devices. We want to enrich lives through communications by simplifying technology, so that we bring customers closer to what matters most. Globe was also recognized as one of the Top companies to work for in Asia by Asia Corporate Excellence & Sustainability (ACES) Awards and Best Employer in the Telco category by Stevie’s New York. Our principal shareholders are Ayala Corp. and Singtel, both industry leaders in their respective countries and in the region. We are also a member of Bridge Alliance, Asia Pacific's leading mobile alliance of 36 mobile carriers.