Regional Data Centre Project Manager | First Point Group | Singapore

First Point Group (On Behalf of a Fast-Growing Data Centre Company); Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

First Point Group is seeking a Regional Data Centre Project Manager in Singapore to oversee large-scale deployments across Asia. You will coordinate customers, vendors, subcontractors and internal teams to ensure projects are delivered on time and to the highest quality standards.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in data centre project delivery, strong stakeholder management, CAD review skills, and willingness to travel regionally. Mandarin proficiency is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 3-5 years in data centre project delivery or related engineering environments.
• Experience managing complex projects involving multiple stakeholders and vendors.
• Ability to review and interpret CAD drawings and technical engineering documentation.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
• Willingness and flexibility to travel regionally as required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate end-to-end delivery of regional data centre projects across multiple locations.
• Act as primary liaison between clients, vendors, subcontractors, and project teams.
• Manage project schedules, milestones, risks, and dependencies.
• Coordinate equipment procurement, logistics, site delivery, and installation activities.
• Support planning, implementation, commissioning, testing, and handover processes.
• Monitor progress and proactively resolve delays or quality issues.
• Ensure customer requirements are translated into effective project plans.
• Review engineering drawings and CAD designs for compliance.
• Coordinate testing activities and handover acceptance.
• Prepare project reports, status updates, and stakeholder communications.
• Track and manage budgets, resources, and operational needs.
• Ensure adherence to quality, safety, and governance standards.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

CAD interpretation

English communication

Multi-project coordination

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

Job Title: Regional Data Centre Project Manager | First Point Group | Singapore

Recruiting Company: First Point Group (On Behalf of a Fast-Growing Data Centre Company)

Job Location: Singapore

Job Type: Full-Time

Travel Requirement: Regional Travel Required

Language Advantage: Mandarin

Industry: Data Centre Infrastructure & Critical Facilities

Position Summary

Our client, a rapidly expanding data centre organization, is seeking a Regional Data Centre Project Manager to oversee and coordinate the successful delivery of large-scale regional projects across Asia. This pivotal role will act as the bridge between customers, vendors, subcontractors, and internal project teams, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently, on schedule, and to the highest quality standards.

Detailed Job Description

As the Regional Data Centre Project Manager, you will take ownership of coordinating critical project activities across multiple regional data centre deployments. You will be responsible for managing project execution from equipment delivery and installation planning through testing, commissioning, issue resolution, and final handover. Working closely with clients, PMO teams, engineering specialists, contractors, and vendors, you will ensure seamless communication and execution throughout the project lifecycle. The role requires strong project coordination skills, technical understanding of data centre infrastructure, and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders across geographically distributed projects. This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the fastest-growing sectors in technology and contribute to mission-critical infrastructure projects across the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate the end-to-end delivery of regional data centre projects across multiple locations.
• Act as the primary liaison between clients, vendors, subcontractors, and project management teams.
• Manage project schedules, milestones, deliverables, risks, and dependencies.
• Coordinate equipment procurement, logistics, site delivery, and installation activities.
• Support project planning, implementation, commissioning, testing, and acceptance processes.
• Monitor project progress and proactively resolve issues impacting timelines or quality.
• Ensure customer requirements are translated into effective project execution plans.
• Review engineering drawings, technical documentation, and CAD designs for project compliance.
• Coordinate testing activities and ensure successful completion of handover requirements.
• Prepare project reports, status updates, and stakeholder communications.
• Track and manage project budgets, resources, and operational requirements.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards, safety procedures, and project governance practices.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• 3-5 years of experience in data centre project delivery, critical infrastructure projects, or related engineering environments.
• Proven experience managing complex projects involving multiple stakeholders and vendors.
• Ability to review and interpret CAD drawings and technical engineering documentation.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies and delivery frameworks.
• Experience coordinating installation, commissioning, testing, and handover activities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Strong planning, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in fast-paced, multi-project environments.
• Willingness and flexibility to travel regionally as required.
• Strong stakeholder management and client-facing communication skills.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Mandarin language proficiency for regional communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Experience working in hyperscale, colocation, or enterprise data centre environments.
• Professional Project Management certification such as PMP or Prince2.
• Knowledge of critical facility systems including power, cooling, cabling, and networking infrastructure.
• Experience managing multi-country or regional infrastructure deployments.
• Familiarity with project scheduling and reporting tools such as MS Project or Primavera.
• Understanding of data centre commissioning and operational readiness processes.

Recruitment Pro Tip

For data centre project management positions, hiring managers look for candidates who can demonstrate successful delivery of infrastructure projects involving multiple vendors, strict deadlines, and mission-critical environments. Be sure to highlight specific examples of project coordination, commissioning activities, stakeholder management, and milestone achievement with measurable results.