Project Manager (Mission-Critical / Data Center Projects)

Job Description

Location: Jakarta, Indonesia

Only candidates with the legal right to work in Indonesia will be considered. Please note that applicants without this eligibility will not be considered.

Why join Rolls-Royce?

At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.

By joining Rolls-Royce, you'll have the opportunity to work on world-class solutions, supported by a culture that believes individuality is our greatest strength, and all perspectives, experiences and backgrounds help us innovate and enable our high-performance culture.

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced Project Manager with deep expertise in mission-critical infrastructure, specifically data centers, power systems, or industrial plants.

You will lead high-value, technically complex projects involving electrical power supply, mechanical systems, backup power, and commissioning, ensuring safe, reliable, and on-time delivery.

This role is ideal for candidates with proven experience managing large-scale EPC/design-build projects and coordinating multi-disciplinary engineering and vendor teams.

What you will be doing:

• Lead full lifecycle execution of mission-critical/data center projects ranging from multi-million USD values, managing scope, schedule, budget, and risk with precision.
• Oversee engineering design reviews and ensure compliance with technical standards, local regulatory requirements, and customer specifications.
• Manage complex procurement cycles including RFP generation, bid evaluation, commercial negotiation, and supplier delivery performance.
• Direct and coordinate internal engineering teams (electrical, mechanical, controls), external EPC partners, subcontractors, and specialist vendors.
• Provide hands-on oversight during installation, system integration, testing, FAT/SAT, and commissioning of power systems and associated infrastructure.
• Maintain a high level of customer engagement, providing progress reporting, escalation management, and ensuring exceptional service throughout the project.
• Drive stringent HSE performance, enforcing Zero Harm standards and monitoring safe practices at all project sites.
• Identify risks, develop mitigation and recovery plans, and ensure project governance through structured reporting to senior leadership.

Position requirements:

• Minimum 7–10 years of proven project management experience in data centers, mission-critical facilities, EPC power systems, or industrial infrastructure. General construction-only profiles will not be considered.
• Demonstrated success delivering large-scale projects (>USD [insert value] million) involving complex electrical/mechanical systems and commissioning activities.
• Strong technical understanding of HV/LV electrical systems, power generation, UPS/gensets, cooling systems, mechanical services, or controls/automation.
• Expertise in detailed project planning, scheduling, budgeting, risk control, and contract management.
• Hands-on experience supervising site activities, including installation, testing, pre-commissioning, and commissioning.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and technical specifications.
• Strong stakeholder management capability, with experience leading cross-functional teams and managing customers at senior levels.
• Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Power Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Proficient in English; skilled with MS Office, AutoCAD, SAP, and project scheduling tools (MS Project/Primavera).

Preferred Requirements

• PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certification.
• Experience with EPC or design-build delivery models.
• Experience with mission-critical sectors such as:
  • Data centers
  • Power generation plants
  • Industrial automation facilities
  • Backup of power or energy systems
  • Marine or infrastructure projects
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Proven leadership in high-pressure, deadline-critical environments.

About mtu Power Systems

Power Systems is the Rolls-Royce business which provides world-class power solutions and complete life-cycle support under our product and solution brand mtu. Through digitalization and electrification, we strive to develop drive and power generation solutions that provide answers to the challenges posed by the rapidly growing societal demands for energy and mobility.

We deliver and service comprehensive, powerful and reliable systems, based on both gas and diesel engines, as well as electrified hybrid systems. These technologically advanced solutions serve our customers in the marine and infrastructure sectors worldwide.

Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi-year transformation programme aims to turn Rolls-Royce into a high-performing, competitive, resilient and growing company. Join us, and it can be your future vision too.

Rolls-Royce is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics.

Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Type of Contract

Permanent