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Job Summary

The Program Manager (Head of Project rank) a key leadership role within the CBRE Data Center Solutions Direct Line business, responsible for the delivery and oversight of data center whitespace & technology infrastructure projects across Japan.

Additionally, the Program Manager supports and manages all client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor and project leader to grow the business relationship and projects offering within DCS - Directline business. Working closely with the Operations Director, you will co-own the Whitespace Projects Business, ensure quality project delivery and pipeline, while leading a team of technically-savvy data center ICT professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Report on all major DC developments in Japan ensuring the senior management team are fully informed of all potential opportunities in the market
• Manage the assigned client portfolio, build and maintain strong relationships with our existing client base and partners.
• Drive growth in the CBRE DCS Projects business by maintaining a strong pipeline for Whitespace/Technical Infrastructure projects together with the Operations Director.
• Provide leadership in identifying and specifying project opportunities and in delivering contractual commitments on secured projects
• Delivering effective business communications and direct contribution to management team meetings, briefings, consultation forums, monthly and ad-hoc reporting and other publications, as appropriate.
• Supporting the sales process through solutions development, participation in presentations and consultation meetings
• To ensure projects are delivered to completion on time and on budget and to the satisfaction of all parties
• To identify, reduce and manage all risks (technical, statutory, health and safety, commercial or otherwise) associated with each and every project.
• Ensure compliance with CBRE project management policies and procedures.
• Ensure the provision of healthy and safe working conditions and that both clients and Company health and safety policy and process is effectively implemented across both CBRE and sub-contractor activities and are regularly reviewed on every project. This will include the timely delivery of a Health and Safety file for the work and full compliance with local regulations.
• Establish and executes resource & people strategy
• Ensure positive cash flow through the upfront agreement of a relevant payment schedule and the submission of timely invoices/applications for payment.
• Ensure appropriate control systems to ensure statutory, policy and contractual commitments are met.
• Strategic interpreter of needs and identifier of new value-added services
• Working with other Operational managers to ensure the collaborative development of the projects business with effective team working and support of colleagues.

Requirement

• Minimum 10 years of experience in a Critical Environment / Data Center ICT project business, demonstrating proven project portfolio management experience at a contract management level.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in developing new project opportunities and managing sales pipelines, proven track record in developing and presenting bids, tenders and proposals
• Strong influencing, selling and negotiation skills
• Understand Japan local commercial and financial metrics
• Internal and external customer management
• Knowledge of the construction market and data center industry in Japan is highly preferred.
• Broad understanding of construction Health and Safety law and legislation
• Prior team leadership experience is required

Qualifications

• Class 1 / Class 2 Electrical Construction Management Engineer, or relevant experience (1級/2級電気施工管理技士)
• Chief Electrical Engineer (Type 1-3), or relevant experience (1種3種いずれか)
• Electrical Worker (Electrician License) (電気工事士)
• Class 1 / Class 2 Telecommunications Construction Management Engineer, or relevant experience(1級/2級電気通信工事施工管理技士)
• Telecommunications Installation (電気通信施工)
• Excellent use of Microsoft Packages such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Able to manipulate and interpret large amounts of data utilizing BI tools, pivot tables etc.
• Familiarity of local/national regulatory codes, guidelines, and permit processes.
• Engineering/Technical qualification e.g. Electrical, or Mechanical.
• Proficiency in both business level Japanese (JLPT2 or equivalent) and business level English is preferred. We also welcome monolingual candidates

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