Technical Project Manager (Data Centre Infrastructure Fit-out Projects)

About Nscale

Nscale is building a vertically integrated cloud platform designed for AI and is competing directly with the hyperscalers. The company owns the data centres, software, and applications that support the modern AI stack, and it does so with sustainable technology choices.

The culture emphasizes innovation, ownership, and accountability. Team members are expected to work with urgency and high standards, while also operating with openness, transparency, collaboration, adaptability, and resilience.

Role Overview

Nscale is looking for a Technical Project Manager to oversee complex APAC data centre fit-out initiatives across infrastructure buildouts and operational deployments. The role focuses on planning, executing, and delivering large-scale infrastructure programs while coordinating multiple teams and keeping work aligned with business priorities.

This position plays an important part in keeping Nscale’s global expansion and AI data centre delivery aligned with strategic goals.

What You Will Do

• Run GPU deployment projects from start to finish, ensuring smooth execution through every project phase.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver major infrastructure rollouts and data centre relocation work.
• Manage large data centre build-out and fit-out programs at 20MW scale and above, including GPU server deployment.
• Prepare detailed project schedules, plans, and resourcing requirements for assigned workstreams.
• Work closely with engineers, contractors, and vendors during deployment activities.
• Monitor milestones and progress, resolve issues early, and apply corrective actions when needed.
• Ensure equipment installation follows Nscale standards as well as vendor requirements.
• Maintain project records such as installation guides, as-built documentation, and handover packs.
• Organize site access, delivery coordination, and on-site support resources.
• Lead regular project review meetings and share status updates with stakeholders.
• Track budgets and compare actual spending with forecasts.
• Apply standardized deployment methods and help improve existing processes.
• Confirm that installations comply with power, cooling, and load-bearing requirements of the data centre.
• Carry out quality assurance checks throughout the deployment cycle.
• Support the transition of completed deployments to the operations team.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a closely related field is required.
• Applicants should have around 5 to 10 years of project management experience, ideally involving multiple data centre projects across the APAC region.
• Hands-on experience delivering large-scale projects above 20MW and deploying GPU servers is essential.
• Proven end-to-end delivery experience covering cabling, rack deployment, rPDU installation, cable basket systems, and hot aisle containment is mandatory.
• Experience completing infrastructure deployment projects on schedule and within budget is required.
• Ability to standardize deployment processes to improve consistency and quality.
• Capability to shorten deployment cycles and improve delivery efficiency.
• Strong understanding of technical installation requirements and performance expectations.
• Attention to detail in maintaining complete and accurate project documentation.
• Ability to build effective relationships with vendors, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Experience identifying opportunities for process improvement and implementing better ways of working.
• Willingness to support broader program objectives as needed.

Additional Information

Nscale’s values are centered on relentless innovation, ownership and accountability, openness and transparency, customer-centric thinking, sustainability, and fast, respectful collaboration.

The company strongly encourages applications from people of colour, LGBTQ+ candidates, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, parents, carers, and people from lower socio-economic backgrounds. Candidates can request reasonable accommodation for their specific circumstances.

The duties listed for this role are intended as a general guide and are not exhaustive. Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned by management where appropriate and in line with the skills and qualifications for the role.

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