Program / Project Manager (Apac)

About the role We are seeking a Regional Program / Project Manager to oversee strategic HVAC and Data Centre projects across the APAC region while driving the development of a regional project management framework. This hybrid role combines hands-on project delivery with the implementation of standardized processes, governance, and best practices to improve project execution across the region. During the initial phase, the role will be equally focused on: Managing awarded strategic projects from execution through successful completion. Establishing and enhancing regional program management processes, documentation, governance, and reporting standards. As the regional project management platform matures, the role will progressively transition towards a stronger program management focus, leading process optimization, standardization, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives to support the organization's expanding Data Centre business across APAC and Oceania. Key Responsibilities Program Management Develop and implement regional project management frameworks, standards, and best practices to improve consistency across APAC projects. Establish and maintain project governance, reporting structures, KPI tracking, risk management processes, and project documentation standards. Monitor the progress of strategic projects across the region, ensuring effective resource planning and early identification of project risks, bottlenecks, and capacity constraints. Standardize project documentation, templates, handover procedures, commissioning documents, and maintenance documentation across regional operations. Collaborate with global engineering, manufacturing, and regional business teams to align project management processes and continuously improve project delivery. Drive process optimization, automation initiatives, and the implementation of lessons learned to enhance operational efficiency. Project Management Lead the delivery of awarded HVAC and cooling solution projects from project handover through completion. Develop project execution plans, establish cross-functional project teams, define milestones, project schedules, responsibilities, and risk mitigation strategies. Coordinate technical, commercial, and project schedule activities while ensuring effective communication between customers, regional teams, manufacturing, consultants, and contractors. Monitor project budgets, timelines, quality, and overall performance to ensure successful project delivery. Manage project documentation, regulatory submissions, and contractual compliance throughout the project lifecycle. Lead variation orders, change management activities, and project risk assessments while minimizing cost and schedule impacts. Support commissioning activities, technical issue resolution, and project handover to ensure successful project completion. Capture project lessons learned and recommend continuous improvements to strengthen future project execution across the region. Requirements Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering (preferred), Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline. Minimum 3–5 years of experience in Project Management or Program Management within HVAC, ACMV, cooling solutions, chillers, chilled water systems, M&E, industrial, or infrastructure projects. Experience delivering Data Centre or other complex mission-critical projects will be highly preferred. Strong technical understanding of HVAC and cooling systems, with experience managing multidisciplinary engineering projects. PMP certification or equivalent project management qualification is an advantage. Strong knowledge of project governance, risk management, scheduling, and project control methodologies. Proficient in Microsoft Project, Microsoft Excel, and project management software. Excellent stakeholder management, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Self-driven, adaptable, and comfortable working across regional and cross-functional teams. Business-level English is required.