Design & Authority Manager

Accenture Southeast Asia; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Southeast Asia is seeking an experienced Programme Lead to oversee hyperscale data centre programmes in Singapore and the APAC region. You will drive delivery across civil, structural, and MEP works, ensure stage-gate governance, and manage large capital portfolios with multidisciplinary teams.

You will coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, and operations teams to accelerate milestones, recover schedules, and ensure compliance with Singapore’s CORENET X, Green Mark, and

Qualifications

• Experience delivering 100 MW+ hyperscale data centre programmes.
• Deep knowledge of mission-critical MEP systems (ACMV, BMS, generators, chillers, switchgear, transformers).
• Strong commercial leadership including capex control, variations, claims, governance.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and complex programmes.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of hyperscale data centre campuses at 100 MW+ scale, covering civil and structural works, MEP, fit-out, testing and commissioning, and handover.
• Establish and govern PMO frameworks, stage-gate controls, programme reporting, risk management, and delivery disciplines across multi-tower programmes.
• Manage major capital portfolios of up to US$2 billion, with accountability for commercial controls, variations, claims management, and cost outcomes.
• Direct integrated project teams of approximately 10-20 staff, coordinating delivery environments with peak site workforces of up to 1,000 personnel.
• Lead long-lead MEP procurement strategies and supply-chain risk mitigation for critical data centre equipment.
• Coordinate effectively across clients, consultants, contractors, data centre operations teams, supply-chain partners, and Singapore statutory authorities.
• Drive programme recovery, schedule optimisation, and milestone acceleration where delivery is tracking against baseline commitments.
• Maintain robust governance and alignment with applicable Singapore requirements, including CORENET X, Green Mark, and fire-safety requirements.

Skills

Hyperscale data centre delivery

PMO governance

Stakeholder coordination

Cost management

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of hyperscale data centre campuses at 100 MW+ scale, covering civil and structural works, MEP, fit-out, testing and commissioning, and handover.
• Establish and govern PMO frameworks, stage-gate controls, programme reporting, risk management, and delivery disciplines across multi-tower programmes.
• Manage major capital portfolios of up to US$2 billion, with accountability for commercial controls, variations, claims management, and cost outcomes.
• Direct integrated project teams of approximately 10-20 staff, coordinating delivery environments with peak site workforces of up to 1,000 personnel.
• Lead long-lead MEP procurement strategies and supply-chain risk mitigation for critical data centre equipment.
• Coordinate effectively across clients, consultants, contractors, data centre operations teams, supply-chain partners, and Singapore statutory authorities.
• Drive programme recovery,schedule optimisation, and milestone acceleration where delivery is tracking against baseline commitments.
• Maintain robust governance and alignment with applicable Singapore requirements, including CORENET X, Green Mark, and fire-safety requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience delivering 100 MW+ hyperscale data centre programmes in Singapore or the wider APAC region.
• Deep technical understanding of mission-critical MEP systems, including ACMV, BMS, generators, chillers, switchgear, and transformers.
• Strong commercial leadership experience, including major capital expenditure control, variation management, claims management, and commercial governance.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex programmes involving multidisciplinary stakeholders, contractors, consultants, and operations teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certification such as CDCP, PMP, and/or PRINCE2.
• Experience establishing or leading PMO governance across large, multi-tower data centre programmes.
• Experience with programme recovery, critical-path management, and acceleration of complex mission-critical infrastructure projects.