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DP World · 10 hours ago

Project Manager Data Center Excellence

DP World is a global leader in supply chain solutions, delivering tailored and scalable services for over 60 years. They are seeking a Project Manager for their Data Center Excellence team to lead the launch and operational readiness of new data center logistics sites, ensuring projects align with customer expectations and are delivered on time.

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Responsibilities

Lead a broad portfolio of site-specific and cross-site infrastructure projects—from expansion, retrofit, to commissioning—ensuring alignment with global timelines, cost, and performance targets
Own project scoping, resource-loaded plans, charters, schedules, and budgets using planning tools
Serve as primary liaison among engineering, construction, site operations, procurement, and vendor teams
Structure regular governance updates and executive briefings to inform stakeholders and escalate roadblocks
Drive design, installation, and commissioning across mission-critical systems: electrical, mechanical (HVAC, chillers), security, fire safety, controls, and liquid cooling
Collaborate on power-and-cooling optimization, system commissioning, and startup readiness
Standardize best practices across the data center estate for project execution, operational hand-offs, and continuous efficiency gains
Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as project timelines, milestone achievement, and schedule adherence; leverage familiarity with PUE and WUE metrics to identify inefficiencies and implement process improvements
Proactively identify, mitigate, and escalate project-level risks (financial, schedule, quality, safety) to ensure regulatory and procedural compliance
Uphold operational safety and data center global standards, leveraging site inspections and compliance audits
Oversee contract and vendor relationships ensuring performance and quality
Guide systems through testing, commissioning, validation, and operational readiness for power, cooling, controls, safety, and connectivity systems
Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Data Center OperationsProject ManagementCross-functional LeadershipPMP CertificationSix Sigma CertificationStakeholder ManagementCommunication

Required

Bachelor's degree in engineering, Business, Operations Management
5+ years of experience in hyperscale or large-scale tech environments operations, project management, or data center environments
Proven track record of leading complex, cross-functional projects in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
Strong understanding of data center infrastructure and operations
Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills

Preferred

PMP, Six Sigma, or similar certifications

Benefits

Market competitive compensation package

Company

DP World

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Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$100M
2024-12-19Debt Financing· $100M

Leadership Team

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Fahad AlBanna
CEO of DP World Tartus
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Rizwan Soomar
CEO & MD, North Africa and Subcontinent
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