Project Director

  • Full-time
  • Titles: Project Director

Company Description

NEXTDC designs, builds and operates next generation data centres using cutting edge technology, providing local and international companies with premium data storage facilities that enable them to transition to a cloud computing environment. Going from a start up to a scale up, NEXTDC is an ASX100 listed company with data centres in five capital cities.

At NEXTDC, we know that our success depends on the talents of our people and we foster a culture of continued learning and development. Our Culture is built on collaboration and innovation, we are passionate about what we do and we are committed to our mission to be the leading customer-centric data centre services company. 

Our Values help to define our culture. They're not words on a page, they're the behaviours and skills that are valued in team mates. We live our values of Straight Talk, Customer First, Frugal not Cheap, The Pursuits of Excellence, Bright Ideas and One Team each and every day.

Job Description

The Project Director will have accountability for the delivery of multiple small to medium scale ($250k to $20m) project(s) within our data centres nationally. You will manage and deliver projects across NEXTDC’s existing data centre portfolio.  The projects will be a mix of base-building infrastructure capacity expansions, “white-space” provisioning for future data hall deployments, and customer fitouts. 

You will drive a safety-first culture focusing on all aspects of health and safety, and drive business improvement initiatives. From time-to-time, you will provide project delivery support to key internal stakeholders and assist and support them to conduct due diligence, prepare feasibility analyses, and plan future portfolio growth.

This role will include directing completion of detailed design, procurement, appointment of consultants, and overseeing development until fitout and handover.  Your expertise will be valued throughout the process where you will be able to identify and implement business improvement initiatives.

This role can be based in Sydney or Melbourne. 

Qualifications

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.  Accuracy and brevity are essential attributes for this role
  • 10+ years’ experience in Data Centre, or similar asset class project management
  • Relevant qualifications and experience (e.g. Degree in Engineering/Construction/Business or similar) 
  • Thorough knowledge of NCC and BCA requirements, and town planning processes
  • Excellent organisational and analytical skills.
  • A team player who can pragmatically manage and build strong relationships within NEXTDC
  • Demonstrable leadership qualities with particular emphasis on “can-do” attitude and collaboration
  • A leader that conduct themselves in a professional, respectful and courteous manner at all times.  Value diversity in thought and action.
  • Highly proficient in key MS Office applications, especially Excel and Project.
  • Highly developed project management skills.
  • Proven ability to meet project deadlines and budgets. 
  • Project Management qualifications/certification/experience in PMBOK, ISO21500 or other recognised project standards/Guides (highly regarded)

Additional Information

 

  • Rapidly expanding company
  • Some travel may be required

Our mission is to continue building a diverse and inclusive workforce which represents the communities in which we operate.

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