Job Description

Job Title: Project Director – Customer Delivery

Function: Project Management / Operations

Region: Asia

Reports To: VP Project Delivery / Head of Operations

The Project Director – Customer Delivery is responsible for the end-to-end execution of customer contracts, from order intake through to final handover and acceptance. This role ensures projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to Vertiv quality standards, while maintaining strong customer relationships and protecting company margins.

The Project Director leads cross-functional teams across engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, logistics, installation, and commissioning to deliver integrated critical infrastructure solutions, including power, thermal, and IT systems.

Key Responsibilities

1. End-to-End Project Ownership

• Own full lifecycle delivery from order booking to customer handover
• Ensure alignment with contractual scope, commercial terms, and technical requirements
• Act as the single point of accountability for project performance

2. Customer & Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the primary executive interface with the customer
• Build and maintain strong relationships with hyperscale, colocation, and enterprise clients
• Manage expectations, communications, and escalations
• Lead governance forums (steering committees, project reviews)

3. Commercial & Financial Management

• Own project P&L, including revenue, margin, and cash flow
• Drive cost control, forecasting accuracy, and risk mitigation
• Manage variations, claims, and change orders
• Ensure billing milestones and cash collection targets are achieved

4. Project Execution & Delivery Excellence

• Lead integrated project planning across engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning
• Ensure adherence to schedule, quality, and safety standards
• Drive execution using Lean, Agile, and structured project management methodologies
• Monitor and report KPIs (schedule adherence, cost variance, quality metrics)

5. Risk & Compliance Management

• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks (technical, commercial, supply chain, regulatory)
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, local regulations, and Vertiv standards
• Lead issue resolution and recovery planning where required

6. Cross-Functional Leadership

• Lead and coordinate global, regional, and local teams
• Align internal stakeholders across:
  • Engineering
  • Manufacturing
  • Supply Chain
  • Field Services
  • Quality & EHS
• Foster a high-performance, accountable delivery culture

7. Supply Chain & Manufacturing Integration

• Ensure alignment with manufacturing schedules and supply chain constraints
• Mitigate risks related to long lead items and logistics
• Drive collaboration between factories and project teams

8. Installation, Commissioning & Handover

• Oversee site execution, installation, and commissioning activities
• Ensure successful system integration and performance validation
• Lead final acceptance, documentation, and customer handover
• Ensure smooth transition to service and lifecycle support teams

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• On-time project delivery
• Gross margin achievement / improvement
• Forecast accuracy
• Customer satisfaction (e.g., NPS)
• Change order capture and claims recovery
• Safety performance (zero harm)
• Quality metrics (defects, rework rates)

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related field
• 12–15+ years of experience in data center, critical infrastructure, or EPC project delivery
• Proven track record managing large-scale, complex projects ($10M–$100M+)
• Strong commercial and contractual management experience
• Experience working with hyperscale or colocation customers preferred

Skills & Competencies

• Executive-level stakeholder management
• Strong commercial and financial acumen
• Deep understanding of mission-critical infrastructure systems
• Leadership across matrix organizations
• Risk management and problem-solving
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to operate in fast-paced, high-pressure environments

Travel Requirements

• Willingness to travel (30–50%) depending on project location

Why This Role is Critical to Vertiv

This role directly impacts customer satisfaction, revenue realization, and profitability by ensuring that complex, high-value contracts are delivered with excellence. It is central to Vertiv’s ability to support the rapid growth of hyperscale and AI-driven data center infrastructure globally

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• High-Performance Culture
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

OUR BEHAVIORS

• Own It
• Act With Urgency
• Foster a Customer-First Mindset
• Think Big and Execute
• Lead by Example
• Drive Continuous Improvement
• Learn and Seek Out Development

At Vertiv, we’re on a mission to empower the people that will power the future. From a simple swipe to life-changing medicines, from push notifications to generative AI. We design, manufacture, and service the products and solutions that keep the world connected. With $6.9 billion in revenue, a strong customer base and global reach spanning over 130 countries, we are uniquely positioned to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to help.join@vertivco.com. If you are interested in applying or learning more about this role, please visit the company’s career page located on Vertiv.com/Careers