AI Data Center Project Manager (Japan)

Location: Tokyo Base, Nationwide Japan

Type: Full-time, remote

Salary: JPY 12–14 million per annum (negotiable)

About Our Client:

Our client is a listed AI infrastructure solutions provider headquartered in Singapore. It offers proprietary hardware, software and end-to-end services for AI data centres, covering solution design and planning, infrastructure integration, and operations and maintenance. Its portfolio spans high-performance AI servers, advanced power and liquid cooling solutions, and AI cloud services, serving enterprises, research institutions and cloud and edge computing deployments globally.

This role sits within the group's global services arm, which delivers end-to-end technical services for clients using the group's products and AI data centre (AIDC) solutions, with a focus on service quality and client value.

Position Highlights

• Core Business Role: Take full ownership of large-scale AI data center projects with independent project management and decision-making authority.
• Flexible Work Scope: Work remotely from Japan with nationwide Japan project opportunities, rich business scenarios and career growth space.
• Global Platform: Work in a diversified international team with standardized global project management systems.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary project owner, fully responsible for overall project schedule, workflow arrangement and cost control throughout the project lifecycle. Project types range from AI server installation, networking, performance tuning, and testing to AIDC deployment.
• Clarify project objectives, scope and responsibilities, formulate detailed project implementation plans, and disassemble and refine phased tasks.
• Establish and organize project teams, conduct effective internal communication to ensure all team members fully understand their job scope, responsibilities and project goals.
• Host project kick-off meetings and regular daily/weekly project meetings, align expectations and coordinate support from clients and all cross-functional stakeholders.
• Integrate and coordinate internal and external project resources, independently identify, analyze and resolve on-site project risks and technical & operational challenges.
• Track real-time project progress, monitor project execution quality, and deliver regular standardized project progress reports to stakeholders.
• Compile, sort out and submit all project documents and deliverables in strict accordance with project management specifications and client requirements.
• Complete project final acceptance and sign-off with clients, and conduct comprehensive internal project review and experience summary after project closure.

Job Requirements

• 8–10 years of professional experience in design, deployment, installation and O&M management of data center servers and network equipment.
• Proven track record of independently managing and delivering at least 2 large-scale projects involving the installation of over 50 servers and supporting network design & cabling deployment.
• Proficient in using mainstream project management tools for project breakdown, task allocation, real-time tracking and whole-process management.
• Excellent cross-team communication, coordination and problem-solving capabilities, able to independently handle and resolve project issues within authorized scope.
• Solid foundational knowledge and basic operational skills of Linux systems.
• Clear understanding of Ethernet network fundamental principles and operating mechanisms.
• Familiar with core data center infrastructure, including cabinets, PDU and other supporting facilities.
• Possess valid professional project management certification: PMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent international credentials.
• Fluent in Japanese plus at least one additional foreign language (English / Mandarin) for daily business communication and client negotiation.

Preferred Qualifications (Plus Points)

• Practical experience in installation, commissioning and maintenance of GPU servers for AI scenarios.
• Familiar with liquid cooling system principles and liquid-cooled server deployment in data centers.
• Possess Linux professional certification such as RHCE.
• Hold professional network certification including CCNP, CCIE, HCIE and other equivalent credentials.

Working Conditions

• Work Base: Remote from Japan (Occasional travel to Osaka)
• Working Hours: 9:00 – 18:00 (Standard daytime working system)