Integration Project Manager – Data Centre Projects (Tokyo or Osaka)
Location: Tokyo or Osaka, Japan (Secondment role)
An international project management consultancy is seeking an experienced Data Center Project Manager to support mission-critical infrastructure projects in Japan. This position is focused on the coordination and delivery of integrated systems in data center environments. You’ll work alongside highly experienced teams in a dynamic, multicultural setting, gaining hands-on exposure to complex technical infrastructure projects while managing your own deliverables and outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate full project lifecycle activities from planning through closeout, including compiling and finalizing technical and schedule-related deliverables.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external contractors to conduct feasibility and constructability reviews for infrastructure design and fit-out.
- Oversee site-based activities including installation of services (LAN, fiber, telecoms, and low-voltage systems), commissioning, and handover.
- Perform regular site visits across various locations as required by project scope.
- Ensure accurate interpretation of technical drawings (CAD) and alignment with scope and timeline expectations.
- Use project management tools to track progress, manage interdependencies, and communicate updates across global and local teams.
- Lead integration of technical systems such as communications, security, and building automation, with responsibility for quality, budget, and timeline performance.
Candidate Profile:
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in project management within construction or systems integration, ideally in data center environments.
- Background in telecoms, security, networking, or technology systems is highly valued.
- Experience working with consultancy firms or Tier 1 general contractors preferred.
- Native Japanese speaker or JLPT N2, plus fluent in English for meetings, emails, and documentation.
- Able to interpret technical drawings (CAD) and documentation.
- Familiar with project management tools and comfortable coordinating across multiple disciplines.
- Flexible to travel to site locations based on project requirements.
About Edison Smart
Edison Smart is a global provider of specialized recruitment solutions, supporting the technology industry’s most innovative companies. Headquartered in the UK, we connect talent with opportunity, driving the ‘Industry 4.0’ revolution. With over 30 years of experience, Edison Smart partners with forward-thinking organizations to help achieve their strategic growth goals while fostering groundbreaking technological advancements.
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