ABOUT US:
Our client is a leading international engineering and consulting group with a strong presence across Europe and Asia. The company delivers multidisciplinary services spanning design, project management, and construction supervision across infrastructure, buildings, and mission-critical facilities.
Location: Bekasi, West Java, Indonesia
Project: Data Center (Cikarang 140MW + 110MW + Substation)
Company: Confidential (International Engineering & Consulting Firm)
OVERVIEW
We are seeking an experienced Programme Director – Data Center to carry overall accountability for the end-to-end delivery of a large-scale Data Center development, encompassing multiple buildings (DC1 110MW, DC2 144MW) and critical infrastructure including HV Substations. The Programme Director represents the client/PMC at the highest level, driving strategic decision-making, stakeholder governance, and programme-wide risk management across a 19-month deployment.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide strategic leadership and direction across all phases of the Data Center programme, from shell & core through to commissioning and close-out.
- Serve as the primary interface between the client, senior stakeholders, contractors, and the project management consultancy.
- Establish and govern the overall programme schedule, budget, and reporting frameworks.
- Lead the Leadership Team and Technical Team, ensuring alignment across all workstreams.
- Chair programme steering committees and executive-level progress reviews.
- Identify, escalate, and resolve critical risks and issues impacting programme delivery.
- Ensure compliance with Indonesian statutory, safety, and quality regulations.
- Manage contractual relationships with key vendors, EPC contractors, and specialist subcontractors.
- Drive a culture of safety (HSE) and operational excellence across the programme.
- Provide timely executive reporting to senior client leadership and key stakeholders
REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum 15 years of experience in construction project management, with at least 5 years in a Programme Director or equivalent senior leadership role.
- Proven track record of delivering large-scale mission-critical facilities (Data Centers, hyperscale infrastructure, or similar) in Indonesia or Southeast Asia.
- Strong understanding of Data Center MEP systems, shell & core, and commissioning processes.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams and multiple workstreams simultaneously.
- Excellent command of English and Bahasa Indonesia; strong communication and negotiation skills.
- Degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.
- PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certification preferred.
- Familiarity with Indonesian construction regulations, labour law, and permitting processes.
- Strong commercial acumen and experience managing multi-million-dollar programme budgets.
