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プロジェクト部門マネージャー/ Project Dept. Manager

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An international energy and automation company is looking for a Project Management Dept. Manager – DC Regional Application Centre Japan. The selected candidate will lead and standardise project management practices while driving excellence in planning and execution of turnkey data centre projects.

Responsibilities:

  • Deploy consistent project management practices, processes, and frameworks across projects
  • Adapt and roll out project management methodologies to regional and country requirements
  • Establish and enforce project execution standards to ensure customer success and project profitability
  • Lead and oversee a team of Project Managers, providing mentorship and thought leadership
  • Implement standard project management tools to formalise project initiation, approval, and execution
  • Track project progress, including milestones, billings, site issues, and process compliance
  • Act as gatekeeper to ensure adherence to project management and execution frameworks
  • Engage in early project stages to proactively identify and manage project risks
  • Interface with procurement on vendor qualification, subcontractor selection, and turnkey project

Requirements:

  • Practical experience in project management within mission-critical infrastructure projects in Japan
  • Experience leading and supervising project management teams
  • Proficient in MS Office Suite with basic AutoCAD skills
  • Knowledge of local installation standards and regulatory authority requirements
  • Possess a valid certification or technical training in generator systems, MV and LV systems, UPS, chillers, or fire protection systems
  • Possess a valid 1st Class Electrical or Plumbing Construction Managing Engineer certification in Japan or equivalent
  • Native level Japanese; basic level English

About the Company:

A global leader in energy management and automation, this organisation delivers innovative digital solutions that drive efficiency, sustainability, and smart infrastructure across industries.

Keywords:

プロジェクトマネジメント, データセンター, インフラ構築, 電気設備管理, 施工管理, リスク管理, 求人, 外資系

Job Ref: 7V6GDL

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Energy & Infrastructure

Focus: Project Management / Construction Management

Industry: Utilities

Salary: ¥10,000,000 - ¥12,000,000 per annum

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Mid Management

Language: Japanese - Native

Second Language: English - Basic

Location: Tokyo

Job Reference: 7V6GDL-567317FF

Date posted: 6 May 2026

Consultant: Kerri Chen