Project Manager - Data Center

Premier Inn Hotels LLC (UAE); Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier Inn Hotels LLC (UAE) seeks an experienced Data Center & IT Infrastructure Project Manager in Singapore on a 12-month contract. You will lead end-to-end data center projects, including new builds, expansions, retrofits, IT deployments, M&E infrastructure, commissioning, and DC migration, aligning physical readiness with IT availability.

The role requires 8+ years in data centers or critical IT environments, hands-on governance of schedules, BOM reviews, vendor coordination, and

Qualifications

• 8+ years of project management experience in data centers or IT infrastructure.
• Certifications: PMP, PRINCE2, or ITIL.
• Educational background: relevant technical or engineering degree or diploma.
• Domain expertise in hyperscale, colocation, or mission-critical data centers.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project planning, schedules, roadmaps, PMO standards, change management, and RAID logs.
• Coordinate delivery across server, storage, network, virtualization, cabling, power and cooling systems.
• Oversee commissioning, punch-list tracking, testing, handover, and transition to live operations.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and provide customer/stakeholder updates.
• Review BOMs, hardware specs, and supplier quotations for alignment with requirements.

Skills

Data Center PM

IT Infrastructure

M&E Infrastructure

Vendor Coordination

Education

Engineering degree or diploma

Job description

Marina Boulevard, Singapore | Posted on 09/25/2026

Overview: 12-month contract position in Singapore for an experienced Data Center & IT Infrastructure Project Manager. Responsible for leading and coordinating end-to-end data center projects, including new builds, expansions, retrofits, IT deployments, M&E (Mechanical & Electrical) infrastructure, commissioning, and DC migration. The role connects physical data center readiness with IT infrastructure availability without having direct budget/procurement ownership.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead end-to-end project planning, schedules, roadmaps, PMO standards, change management, and RAID logs.

Coordinate delivery across server, storage, network infrastructure, virtualization, structured cabling, rack/cabinets, power, and cooling systems.

Manage data center build-outs, expansions, upgrades, retrofits, migrations, cutover schedules, and BCP/DR initiatives.

Coordinate cross-functional technical teams (M&E, facilities, construction, network, systems, and vendor partners) and facilitate customer/stakeholder updates.

Review Bills of Materials (BOMs), hardware specs, and supplier quotations for submission and alignment with technical requirements.

Oversee commissioning, punch-list tracking, testing, acceptance, handover, and transition into live operations.

Requirements

Qualifications: Years of Experience & Tech Stack

8+ years of project management experience, preferably in data centers, IT infrastructure, telecommunications, or critical infrastructure environments.

Tech Stack & Technical Domain Knowledge

Data Center M&E Infrastructure: Power distribution systems, cooling & thermal management, racks/cabinets, structured cabling systems, and critical physical infrastructure.

IT Infrastructure & Systems: Servers, enterprise storage, core networking equipment, and virtualization platforms.

Lifecycle Tools & Methods: Commissioning protocols, critical-path management, punch-list tracking, cutover execution, BCP/DR frameworks, and BOM validation.

Preferred Skills / Advantage

Certifications: PMP, PRINCE2, or ITIL certifications.

Educational Background: Relevant technical or engineering degree or diploma.

Domain Expertise: Prior experience working in hyperscale, colocation, or mission-critical large enterprise data center environments.

Standards & Architecture: Strong knowledge of data center operational standards, structured cabling frameworks, and high-density power and cooling architectures.