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About the Role

STACK Infrastructure is seeking a Project Director to lead the delivery of upcoming Data Centre Projects. This role requires expertise in complex facility design and delivery, managing all project phases from design to close-out, and coordinating large project teams. The ideal candidate is a detail-focused, forward-thinking leader who can balance strategic vision with technical execution.

Responsibilities

Establish and lead new and existing development projects, building project controls, delivery plans, and methodologies aligned with the STACK Delivery Playbook and local market norms.
Ensure compliance with STACK standard delivery best practices, project governance, and stage-gate approvals using designated Project Delivery Tools and Technology Platform.
Provide support, direction, and leadership to active project team members within the Delivery team and related departments.
Manage appointed General Contractors, Suppliers, Vendors, and Consultants from award through completion, ensuring alignment with key project goals and requirements.
Maintain and manage cost control and change control processes throughout the project with all contractors and vendors.
Develop and maintain project schedules, identifying critical path activities, and monitoring progress with regular updates.
Identify, track, and report on key project risks, developing and implementing mitigation plans.
Develop and maintain working relationships with consultants, contractors, and supply vendors.
Engage with clients, interacting with local client teams, developing tailored solutions, and providing structured reporting on deliverables, progress, safety, and cost.
Bring forefront technology into projects to achieve and exceed Sustainability, Safety, and Efficiency goals.
Prioritize safety at all project delivery stages, collaborating with STACK Safety Leadership and embodying safety best practices.
Utilize Lean Project Management methodologies, tools, and processes to drive efficient project teams on fast-track deliveries.

Requirements

10+ years in project delivery in Data Centers with at least 5 years within the Japan Market.
Reporting to the Country Head of Delivery, work as part of the country business while regularly collaborating with Regional Leadership and Functional leadership (Engineering, Delivery, Facilities Management, Finance etc).
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineer, Project Management, or relevant built environment field.
10+ years progressive experience in Data Center delivery, with a minimum of 5 years delivering in Japan.
Deep experience in data centers; familiarity with hyperscale clients.
Working experience leading and collaborating on 3D Design Tools, BIM process & methodology and implementation of 4D/5D design principals.
Deep working experience in Project Management Platforms such as Procore, Clarizen or equivalent.
Experienced and competent in MS Project or Primavera P6.
Strong presentation and communication skills.
Ability to remain calm under pressure and juggle multiple high-level priorities.
Ability to welcome new, urgent challenges with ease.
Culturally sensitive and enjoy working with a diverse group of individuals from multiple regions.
Meticulous attention to detail, ensuring nothing falls through the cracks.
Collaborative approach, enjoying working with others to solve problems.
Ability to shift from leader to contributor as needed.
Ability to think five steps ahead, see issues from multiple angles, and prevent problems.
Passionate about the Data Center industry and an innovator.

Skills

Real Estate / Construction Development Project Delivery
Design Management
Procurement Management
Construction Management
Cost Control
Change Management
Commissioning
Project Close-out
Stakeholder Coordination
Vendor Coordination
Contractor Coordination
Project Controls
Delivery Plans
Project Approach
Methodology
Project Governance
Stage-gate Approvals
Project Delivery Tools and Technology Platform
Team Leadership
Cost Control Processes
Change Control Processes
Project Schedules / Programmes
Risk Identification
Risk Tracking
Risk Reporting
Mitigation Planning
Client Facing Interaction
Solution Development
Reporting Cadence
Sustainability Goals
Safety Goals
Efficiency Goals
Safety Focused Practices
Lean Project Management
3D Design Tools
BIM Process & Methodology
4D/5D Design Implementation
Project Management Platforms (Procore, Clarizen or equivalent)
MS Project
Primavera P6
Presentation Skills
Communication Skills

Location

Kanto region includes Tokyo, Japan

Work Type

Full-time
Hybrid

Experience Level

10+ years progressive experience in Data Center delivery
Minimum of 5 years delivering in Japan
Deep experience in data centers
Familiarity with hyperscale clients

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineer, Project Management, or relevant built environment field.

About the Company

STACK Infrastructure builds, owns, and operates hyperscale and colocation data centers that power the world’s most ambitious technology companies.
With a rapidly expanding footprint across APAC, STACK combines deep development expertise, flexible capital, and operational discipline to deliver critical digital infrastructure at scale.
Our clients include the largest hyperscale cloud platforms.
We are building a regional platform defined by speed of delivery, power reliability, and long-term partnership.