Senior Program Manager

Senior Program Manager – Data Centre Infrastructure

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end delivery of data center infrastructure programs comprising multiple projects (e.g., new customer cage builds, expansions, retrofits).
• Develop and manage detailed program plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Coordinate with design, facilities, network, and electrical teams for implementation.
• Manage installation of racks, cabling (fiber and copper), containment systems, and structured cabling pathways.
• Ensure compliance with data center standards for power, cooling, and network infrastructure.
• Oversee vendor and contractor activities for fit-outs, MEP installations, and structured cabling works.
• Drive project governance, risk management, and change control processes.
• Regularly report project status, risks, and milestones to leadership and clients.
• Ensure adherence to safety, security, and operational standards within live data center environments.
• Optimize processes for scalability, quality, and repeatability in infrastructure deployment.
• Interface with customers for requirement gathering, design validation, and delivery sign-off.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical / Mechanical / Electronics / Telecommunications Engineering or related field.
• 8–16 years of experience in

  data center infrastructure project management

  or

  colocation build-outs

  .
• Proven experience handling

  rack and cage installations, structured cabling, power distribution (AC/DC), and cooling systems

  .
• Strong understanding of

  data center design principles

  , capacity planning, and infrastructure standards (TIA-942, BICSI, Uptime Institute).
• Proficiency in project management tools such as MS Project, Smartsheet, or Primavera.
• PMP / PRINCE2 / PgMP certification preferred.

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with

  colocation environments

  and customer-specific cage builds.
• Knowledge of

  fiber and copper cabling standards

  (CAT6A, OM4, OS2, etc.).
• Ability to read and interpret MEP, network, and rack layout drawings.
• Experience coordinating with

  vendors, OEMs, and contractors

  for turnkey infrastructure delivery.
• Strong stakeholder management, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Hands-on exposure to

  change management and operational handover

  in live data centers.