Project Director at Macquarie Technology Group (Sydney, NSW)Project Director

Macquarie Data Centres are Australia's most experienced Data Centre Provider and experts in seriously secure, sovereign and compliant data centres.

Our AI and cloud data centres are trusted by the world’s biggest hyperscalers, Global Fortune 500 companies and 42% of the Australian Federal Government. All our campuses are Certified Strategic by the Australian Federal Government and backed by a highly experienced cohort of government cleared engineers.

We are an owned by the ASX listed Macquarie Technology Group.

Step into one of Australia’s most secure, high-performance Data Centres and launch your engineering career supporting mission-critical infrastructure for cloud, defence and enterprise customers.

Why Us?

• We're Great Place to Work Certified 2023, 2024 and 2025.
• Australia's #1 Great Place To Work in Technology, 2026.
• For the third year in a row, we have been named a Global Winner of the 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award!
• We have the highest Net Promoter Score on the ASX, the World's best customer experience & crowned in 2020 at the World Communications Awards.
• You’ll make an impact: Enjoy being part of a driven team with a collaborative culture that values decision-makers and action.
• We Invest in you: Accelerate your career through our learning and development opportunities - think Gallup strengths-based training, defined career pathways and fantastic internal mobility opportunities across the group.

• Extensive experience leading major capital infrastructure projects within data centres or other mission-critical environments (essential)
• A proven track record delivering complex projects from concept through to commissioning and operational handover.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience managing multi-million-dollar budgets, forecasting and financial reporting.
• Experienced in building trusted relationships with executive stakeholders, customers, contractors and consultants.
• A proven track record delivering a quality outcome on time and on budget.
• Confident leading multidisciplinary teams while influencing outcomes across matrix environments.
• Passionate about developing project governance, improving delivery frameworks and driving operational excellence.
• Calm under pressure with exceptional organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Customer-focused with a collaborative leadership style and a commitment to delivering exceptional outcomes.
• Comfortable working in a fast-growing, agile business where no two projects are the same.

Required Skills

• Extensive experience delivering major data centre, critical infrastructure or large-scale construction projects.
• Senior Program or Project Management experience across large capital investment portfolios.
• Degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Civil Engineering, Project Management or Construction Management (or equivalent).
• Strong knowledge of project governance, risk management, scheduling and stage-gate delivery methodologies.
• Experience managing project commercials including budgeting, forecasting and financial controls.
• Demonstrated contract negotiation and supplier management experience.
• Strong understanding of mission-critical infrastructure including power, cooling, MEP systems and commissioning.
• Experience working with enterprise, wholesale or hyperscale customers.
• Knowledge of Uptime Institute Tier Standards, TIA-942 and data centre best practice (highly regarded).
• PMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent Project Management certification (desirable).
• Proven leadership capability with the ability to coach, mentor and build high-performing project teams.
• Outstanding communication and executive stakeholder management skills.

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