What are the responsibilities and job description for the PMO Director position at Yondr Group?
About Yondr
Yondr is a disruptor. We challenge convention and simplify complexity. A global developer, owner operator and service provider of data centers, we deliver complex data center capacity needs for the world’s largest tech companies. Our exponential growth sees us looking for extraordinary people to help accelerate us towards our vision: a tomorrow without constraints.
But we can’t do this without you.
About The Role
The PMO Director at Yondr will lead the Project Management Office, overseeing a portfolio of hyperscale data center development projects across global regions. This executive role is pivotal in driving strategic alignment, standardizing project management practices, and ensuring the successful delivery of mission-critical infrastructure that supports high-performance computing, cloud services, and AI workloads. This position emphasizes scaling operations, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and optimizing processes to meet aggressive timelines and performance metrics in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment. The PMO Director will report directly to senior leadership and play a key role in enabling Yondr's growth as a leading hyperscale data center provider.
Main Responsibilities
/ Define, implement, and maintain a standardized global project management methodology, including tools, templates, and procedures, to ensure consistent and high-quality project delivery across all regions.
/ Oversee the full lifecycle of a complex portfolio of hyperscale datacenter projects, from design and land acquisition to construction and commissioning, ensuring alignment with strategic business objectives.
/ Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of project managers and PMO professionals, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
/ Establish and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics for the global portfolio, providing data-driven insights on project health, risks, and resource utilization to senior management.
/ Drive continuous process improvement and innovation within the PMO to increase project delivery speed and efficiency while maintaining a focus on safety and quality.
/ Act as a central point of collaboration, working closely with engineering, construction, supply chain, finance, and operations teams to resolve issues, mitigate risks, and ensure seamless cross-functional communication.
Qualifications And Experience
/ Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field. A PMP certification or equivalent is preferred.
/ 10 years of progressive experience in project or program management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role overseeing large-scale infrastructure projects, preferably in hyperscale data centers, cloud computing, or IT operations.
/ Proven track record of successfully managing and delivering large-scale, complex, and geographically distributed construction projects with a portfolio value in the multi-billion dollar range.
/ Professional certifications such as PMP (Project Management Professional), PgMP (Program Management Professional), or equivalent; familiarity with agile certifications like CSM (Certified Scrum Master) is a plus.
/ Deep expertise in various project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid) and an ability to adapt frameworks to the unique challenges of datacenter design and construction.
/ Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with a demonstrated ability to influence and drive results across diverse teams and a global organization.
/ Strong financial acumen with experience in budget management, forecasting, and reporting on a portfolio level.
At Yondr, we want to enhance the diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging of our workforce to reflect the world we live in. Our roles are potential opportunities for everyone; all interested parties, regardless of nationality, race, ethnicity, religion, age, sexual orientation, or gender, are welcome to apply. We ensure all candidates have equitable access and consideration throughout the hiring process.
Yondr is committed to fostering a welcoming, safe and inclusive work environment. We provide support through our benefits, which are inclusive of all backgrounds.
Yondr is a disruptor. We challenge convention and simplify complexity. A global developer, owner operator and service provider of data centers, we deliver complex data center capacity needs for the world’s largest tech companies. Our exponential growth sees us looking for extraordinary people to help accelerate us towards our vision: a tomorrow without constraints.
But we can’t do this without you.
About The Role
The PMO Director at Yondr will lead the Project Management Office, overseeing a portfolio of hyperscale data center development projects across global regions. This executive role is pivotal in driving strategic alignment, standardizing project management practices, and ensuring the successful delivery of mission-critical infrastructure that supports high-performance computing, cloud services, and AI workloads. This position emphasizes scaling operations, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and optimizing processes to meet aggressive timelines and performance metrics in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment. The PMO Director will report directly to senior leadership and play a key role in enabling Yondr's growth as a leading hyperscale data center provider.
Main Responsibilities
/ Define, implement, and maintain a standardized global project management methodology, including tools, templates, and procedures, to ensure consistent and high-quality project delivery across all regions.
/ Oversee the full lifecycle of a complex portfolio of hyperscale datacenter projects, from design and land acquisition to construction and commissioning, ensuring alignment with strategic business objectives.
/ Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of project managers and PMO professionals, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
/ Establish and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics for the global portfolio, providing data-driven insights on project health, risks, and resource utilization to senior management.
/ Drive continuous process improvement and innovation within the PMO to increase project delivery speed and efficiency while maintaining a focus on safety and quality.
/ Act as a central point of collaboration, working closely with engineering, construction, supply chain, finance, and operations teams to resolve issues, mitigate risks, and ensure seamless cross-functional communication.
Qualifications And Experience
/ Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field. A PMP certification or equivalent is preferred.
/ 10 years of progressive experience in project or program management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role overseeing large-scale infrastructure projects, preferably in hyperscale data centers, cloud computing, or IT operations.
/ Proven track record of successfully managing and delivering large-scale, complex, and geographically distributed construction projects with a portfolio value in the multi-billion dollar range.
/ Professional certifications such as PMP (Project Management Professional), PgMP (Program Management Professional), or equivalent; familiarity with agile certifications like CSM (Certified Scrum Master) is a plus.
/ Deep expertise in various project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid) and an ability to adapt frameworks to the unique challenges of datacenter design and construction.
/ Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with a demonstrated ability to influence and drive results across diverse teams and a global organization.
/ Strong financial acumen with experience in budget management, forecasting, and reporting on a portfolio level.
At Yondr, we want to enhance the diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging of our workforce to reflect the world we live in. Our roles are potential opportunities for everyone; all interested parties, regardless of nationality, race, ethnicity, religion, age, sexual orientation, or gender, are welcome to apply. We ensure all candidates have equitable access and consideration throughout the hiring process.
Yondr is committed to fostering a welcoming, safe and inclusive work environment. We provide support through our benefits, which are inclusive of all backgrounds.