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3 weeks ago


Sydney, Australia Macquarie Technology Group Full time

About us

There’s something special about working for Macquarie Data Centres (part of the Macquarie Technology Group). We are a hardworking, results-oriented, and success focused team. Our Certified Strategic data centres are trusted by the biggest hyperscalers, the Australian Federal Government, and large multinationals to run and protect their valuable data. We provide the highest levels of security, sovereignty, service, and compliance.

The Opportunity

The Data Centre Program Manager is responsible for planning and coordinating large-scale data centre programs, including core & shell construction, equipment fitout, and expansions. This role manages the project across cross-functional teams, consultants, vendors, and internal stakeholders to deliver high-quality outcomes within scope, budget, and timelines. This role is focused on developing and managing the program at the pre-construction phase before handing over to the construction team.

What you'll be doing

- Develop and maintain comprehensive program plans including LLE procurement, civil works, main construction, budgets, risk management, and resource allocation during the pre-construction process.
- Optimise construction programs with contractors to enable fast deployment.
- Manage pre-construction stages of data centre project from design, SSD, utilities, procurement through to handover to construction project team.
- Coordinate efforts across engineering, design, construction, procurement, facilities, and operations teams.
- Engage procurement and legal teams to ensure contracts support delivery objectives.
- Lead regular program status meetings and provide executive-level updates on progress, issues, and decisions required.
- Serve as the primary liaison between project teams, contractors, and external vendors.
- Build relationships with external partners including government regulators, construction contractors, and equipment vendors.
- Track expenditure, cost forecasts, and commercial management during pre-construction stage.
- Manage contract compliance with vendors and suppliers.
- Implement and maintain program risk registers and contingency planning.
- Ensure all infrastructure complies with internal standards, regulatory requirements, and sustainability targets.
- Manage change control processes and quality assurance checks at each project milestone.

Your ideal skills and experience

- 8+ years experience in program or project management within construction (data centre specific experience is ideal).
- Project management certifications (e.g. PRINCE2, PMP, Agile).
- Proven experience delivering complex, high-value projects involving construction, power, HVAC, and IT Infrastructure.
- Strong knowledge of financial management capabilities (CAPEX/OPEX).
- Tertiary education in engineering, construction, IT or related fields will be highly regarded.

If this excites you, apply now, we'd love to hear from you

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