Director, PMO

Talent Acquisition, APAC | Employer Branding Who we are: Digital Edge is a trusted and forward‑looking data center platform company, established to transform digital infrastructure in Asia. Backed by Stonepeak, a leading alternative investment firm specializing in infrastructure and real assets, Digital Edge has in excess of US$1.6 billion in committed equity capital with investors including some of the world’s largest institutional investors and sovereign wealth funds. Digital Edge’s vision is to be the leading provider of sustainable, next‑generation digital infrastructure in Asia. Our mission is to build the foundation for the world’s digital future, helping organizations grow sustainably and empowering the populations they serve. Founded in 2020, the company has grown rapidly across multiple markets in the region and currently provides data center and fiber services across Japan, South Korea, India, Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia, and China. The Company now owns and operates 21 data centers with over 500 MW of critical IT load in service and under construction and development, with another 300 MW held for future development. This role is an exciting opportunity to join our fast‑growing team as we further expand our footprint across Asia. Our values: Respect: We embrace diversity and collaboration. Innovation: We share ideas and solve problems. Strive: We are driven and determined. Excellence: We seek to deliver the best. Responsibility: We do what’s right for our people and the planet. What we need: Reporting to the Head of IT and Innovations, the Director of IT PMO will be a strategic leader responsible for building, maturing, and leading the PMO function. This individual will define and standardize project management practices, ensure the successful delivery of our business application implementation portfolio, and drive alignment between technology projects and key business objectives. You will be a player‑coach, providing direct leadership to a team of Project/Program Managers while also serving as a key advisor to senior leadership. This role will be based in Hong Kong. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Governance: Establish and champion the vision, mission, and objectives of the PMO. Lead business stakeholders, IT leads and vendors to align with outcome objectives of IT projects such as Salesforce, NetSuite, etc. Work closely with IT Business Analysts to clearly define functional and technical requirements as well as integration requirements. Implement, and continuously improve standardized project management methodologies, processes, tools, and templates (e.g., Agile, Hybrid, Waterfall) tailored for software implementation. Define and govern project portfolio management processes, including intake, prioritization, resource allocation, and strategic alignment. Provide executive‑level reporting and dashboards on portfolio health, resource utilization, budgets, risks, and strategic benefits realization. Oversee the entire portfolio of business application and software implementation projects, from conception to deployment and hyper‑care, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget. Directly manage high‑risk, high‑visibility strategic programs. Ensure robust project planning, including realistic scope definition, detailed scheduling, budgetary planning, and resource forecasting. Implement and manage a consistent risk and issue management framework, proactively identifying and mitigating obstacles to success. Foster a culture of excellence, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the PMO. Define clear roles, responsibilities, and performance metrics for the PMO team. Promote professional development and ensure the team stays current with industry best practices. Stakeholder Management & Communication: Act as a primary point of contact and trusted advisor for C‑level executives and business stakeholders on all matters related to the implementation portfolio. Facilitate effective communication and collaboration between technical teams, business units, and external vendors/implementation partners. Manage expectations and ensure transparent communication of project status, dependencies, and decisions across all levels of the organization. Manage relationships with key software vendors and system integration partners. Manage the roadmap and development of Salesforce, NetSuite, OneStream and Odoo. Evaluate, select, and manage enterprise‑grade PMO tools (e.g., Jira Align, Asana, Smartsheet, MS Project) to enhance visibility and efficiency. Actively champion and comply with policies and procedures related to workplace health & safety, information security, environmental, quality, and energy management systems, incident management, and applicable legal and regulatory requirements. The successful candidate: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field. MBA or Master’s degree is a plus. 10+ years of experience in project/program management, with at least 5+ years in a senior leadership role establishing or leading a PMO. Proven track record of successfully delivering a large portfolio of complex software implementation projects (e.g., ERP, CRM, SaaS platforms). Deep expertise in multiple project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, Hybrid). Exceptional financial acumen with experience managing multi‑million dollar project budgets. Demonstrated experience in stakeholder management, negotiation, and conflict resolution at the executive level. Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and strategic thinking skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for a non‑technical audience. Seniority level: Director Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Project Management Industries: Telecommunications #J-18808-Ljbffr