Riyadh Hyperscale Data Center Project Director

Turner & Townsend; Riyadh; Hybrid; SAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend in Riyadh is seeking an experienced Project Director to lead hyperscale data center projects from concept through handover.

You will manage cross-functional teams, vendors, budgets, and schedules, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to high quality standards.

The role requires 20+ years in project management, 7+ years in data centers, and PMP certification is preferred, with Middle East experience welcomed.

Qualifications

• 20+ years in project management with 7+ years leading large-scale data center projects.
• Strong knowledge of data center operations, architecture and infrastructure.
• Leadership capabilities and experience building high-performing teams.
• Experience with risk management, compliance and regulatory requirements in data center or infrastructure sectors.
• Preferred: PMP or equivalent certification; Middle East project experience considered a plus.

Responsibilities

• Direct end-to-end delivery of hyperscale data center projects, aligned with objectives and timelines.
• Develop plans, schedules and budgets; monitor progress against KPIs and take corrective actions.
• Lead and mentor cross-functional teams of engineers, contractors and specialists; foster collaboration.
• Manage vendor relationships, procurement processes and contractor performance.
• Identify, assess and mitigate project risks; implement contingency plans.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Risk management

Vendor management

Stakeholder management

Education

PMP certification

Job description

Turner & Townsend in Riyadh is seeking an experienced Project Director to lead hyperscale data center projects from concept through handover.

You will manage cross-functional teams, vendors, budgets, and schedules, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to high quality standards.

The role requires 20+ years in project management, 7+ years in data centers, and PMP certification is preferred, with Middle East experience welcomed.