Head Projects Data Centre

Industry: Digital Infrastructure / Mission-Critical Facilities / Data Center Development

Role Summary

We are seeking an accomplished HEAD Projects to lead the delivery of large-scale mission-critical infrastructure projects across India. The role will be responsible for driving project execution from concept through commissioning, ensuring world-class standards in engineering, construction, safety, quality, commercial performance, and stakeholder management.

The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in managing complex infrastructure programs, leading multidisciplinary teams, and delivering high-value projects within stringent timelines while maintaining operational excellence and profitability.

Key Responsibilities

Project Delivery Leadership

• Lead the complete lifecycle of mission-critical infrastructure projects, including design coordination, procurement, construction, testing, commissioning, and client handover.
• Develop execution strategies that accelerate project delivery while maintaining quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Drive consistent project governance, reporting, and performance monitoring across multiple concurrent sites.
• Establish standardized project management frameworks and execution protocols across the organization.

Engineering & Technical Excellence

• Oversee integration of critical electrical, mechanical, and utility systems required for high-availability facilities.
• Ensure seamless coordination between design consultants, engineering teams, contractors, and equipment suppliers.
• Guide the adoption of advanced technologies and innovative infrastructure solutions to enhance facility performance and efficiency.
• Review technical designs and execution methodologies to ensure reliability, scalability, and operational resilience.

Commercial & Financial Management

• Own overall financial performance of the project portfolio, including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and profitability.
• Monitor project costs, resource utilization, and productivity metrics to maximize commercial outcomes.
• Lead contract administration, change management, claims evaluation, and commercial negotiations.
• Implement proactive risk management strategies to protect project margins and delivery commitments.

Supply Chain & Stakeholder Engagement

• Develop strategic relationships with key suppliers, technology partners, consultants, and contractors.
• Drive procurement planning for long-lead equipment and critical infrastructure packages.
• Collaborate with clients, investors, regulatory bodies, and internal leadership teams to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Facilitate timely approvals, statutory clearances, and utility coordination required for project execution.

Quality, Safety & Commissioning

• Champion a strong culture of safety, quality, and operational discipline across all project locations.
• Ensure adherence to national and international standards governing mission-critical infrastructure.
• Lead testing, commissioning, performance validation, and final acceptance activities.
• Establish robust quality assurance and quality control processes throughout the project lifecycle.

Candidate Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Advanced qualifications such as MBA, NICMAR, PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certifications will be preferred.

Experience

• 22+ years of experience in engineering, infrastructure development, construction, or EPC project execution.
• Proven leadership experience managing large and complex projects with significant MEP and critical infrastructure components.
• Prior exposure to Data Centers, mission-critical facilities, semiconductor plants, advanced manufacturing facilities, or similar high-reliability environments.
• Experience working with global clients, international consultants, multinational contractors, or cross-border project ecosystems is highly desirable.

Leadership Competencies

• Strong capability to lead large cross-functional teams in a matrix organization.
• Strategic thinker with exceptional planning, decision-making, and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage risk, resolve project challenges, and drive execution excellence.
• Commercially astute leader with a strong focus on delivery performance, customer satisfaction, and business growth.
• Results-oriented professional capable of managing multiple high-value projects in a fast-paced environment.

Success Measures

• On-time project delivery across all assigned programs.
• Achievement of cost, quality, and safety targets.
• Successful commissioning and client acceptance of facilities.
• Improved project profitability and resource efficiency.
• Development of scalable project execution practices supporting organizational growth.