Southeast Asia Data Centre Sector Lead PMC

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Southeast Asia Data Centre Sector Lead (PMC)

Location: - Based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (preferred) - Open to expatriates currently living in Southeast Asia

Why you should apply - Lead the expansion of a rapidly growing Southeast Asian data center portfolio for a premium Project Management Consultancy, headquartered in Kuala Lumpur. - Join a privately owned consultancy with a 15-year track record, where tier-1 global hyper-scalers and technology giants are actively seeking localized expertise. - Drive both the execution of large-scale capital builds and strategic business development to capture the booming digital infrastructure market across Southeast Asia.

What you will do - Serve as the primary regional champion and client-facing oversight lead for major hyperscale and multi-tenant data center accounts across Southeast Asia. - Provide strategic direction and senior governance over multiple active data center projects, ensuring multidisciplinary teams deliver flawless execution from early site master planning to technical handover. - Spearhead regional business development initiatives, identifying emerging market opportunities, building high-value joint ventures, and scaling the consultancy’s sector market share. - Cultivate and maintain critical C-suite relationships with international tech giants, global operators, and local investment partners. - Oversee regional resource allocation, mentoring a diverse team of project directors, design coordinators, and controls managers across multiple international execution offices.

What you will need - Data Centre Mastery: Demonstrated leadership experience managing the delivery of large-scale, high-density data center programs across Southeast Asia. - Client & Commercial Acumen: Proven ability to manage high-value client relationships, navigate complex commercial agreements, and drive sector growth or business development. - Technical Breadth: Strong foundational understanding of mission-critical facility lifecycles, including civil/structural constraints, heavy power synchronization, and complex mechanical cooling infrastructure. - Regional Mobility: Willingness to be based in Kuala Lumpur under an expatriate arrangement, with flexibility for regional travel across Southeast Asian markets.

About the Company & Team: - A premier global Project Management Consultancy, acting as a strategic partner to leading technology infrastructure owners. - Delivered over 500 projects across 10+ countries, supported by a multi-national management team spanning 8 global offices. - Leadership is defined by a practical, engineering-first mentality, with veterans from all sides of the construction industry, ensuring fast, clear, and precise decision-making.

About you - Tier-1 Industrial Pedigree: Leadership experience within top-tier international cost consultancies, global main contractors, or specialized EPCM firms managing mega-scale capital works. - Project Longevity & Regional Experience: Evidence of seeing major programs through to completion and stabilization, with deep operational familiarity with Southeast Asian supply chains and regulatory environments. - Professional Credentials: Active global accreditations are highly valued, such as PMP certification, chartership with relevant international engineering/surveying bodies, or credentials in sustainable/green building frameworks. - The Mindset: A high-intensity, commercially sharp leader who balances corporate client-facing diplomacy with a hands-on, execution-first approach to building technical infrastructure.