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Associate Director, Project Management Office (PMO Silent-Aire) – APAC
Singapore

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Silent-Aire, a Johnson Controls company, is a global leader in data center solutions, specializing in AHU, FWU, CDU, CRAC and Modular Data Centers systems. We focus on energy efficiency, scalability, and reliability to meet the growing demands of digital connectivity.

The Associate Director, Project Management Office (PMO Silent-Aire) – APAC is a senior regional leadership role responsible for driving project delivery excellence, governance, and portfolio visibility across the APAC region for Silent-Aire business unit. Reporting directly to the General Manager, APAC, this role ensures strategic initiatives are translated into disciplined execution and measurable business outcomes.

The Associate Director, Project Management Office (PMO Silent-Aire) – APAC acts as a strategic partner to regional leadership and stakeholders, enabling consistent delivery practices while accounting for regional business needs, regulatory requirements, and cultural diversity across APAC markets

What you will do:

APAC PMO Leadership & Governance

Lead and mature PMO frameworks, standards, and best practices across the APAC region
Establish and oversee regional project, program, and portfolio governance models
Ensure alignment with global PMO standards while tailoring approaches to regional needs
Serve as the senior escalation point for delivery risks, issues, and cross-functional dependencies

Financial Responsibility

Own financial oversight for the APAC project and program portfolio
Ensure effective budget planning, forecasting, and cost control across all initiatives
Track financial performance versus plan, including variances, risks, and forecast adjustments
Partner with Finance to ensure accurate financial reporting, accruals, and capitalization where required
Implement financial governance controls for contract management, change management & scope adjustments

Portfolio & Strategic Alignment

Manage the APAC project and program portfolio, including prioritization and capacity planning
Ensure initiatives align with APAC strategic objectives and enterprise priorities
Provide portfolio-level reporting, insights, and recommendations to the GM APAC and leadership team
Support business case development, investment governance, and benefits realization tracking

Delivery Excellence

Oversee delivery of major regional programs and business-critical initiatives
Improve predictability, quality, and consistency of project delivery outcomes
Define, monitor, and report on delivery KPIs, health indicators, and performance trends
Champion best practices in risk management, dependency management, and change control

Stakeholder & Executive Engagement

Partner with the General Manager, APAC and regional leaders to translate strategy into executable roadmaps
Act as the primary PMO interface between APAC and global PMO / corporate functions
Prepare and present executive-level dashboards, reports, and decision papers

People & Capability Development

Lead, coach, and develop Project Managers, Program Managers, and PMO professionals across APAC
Build regional PMO capability through mentoring, training, and performance management
Promote a culture of accountability, transparency, and outcomes-focused delivery
Support regional resourcing strategy and external partner management

What we look for:

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, IT, or a related discipline
8–12+ years of experience in project, program, or portfolio management
Proven experience working with senior regional and executive leadership
Strong understanding of PMO operating models and governance frameworks
Demonstrated success delivering complex, cross-functional initiatives in a regional or global environment
Strategic thinking with strong execution discipline
Executive-level communication and influencing skills
Portfolio analytics and data-driven decision-making capability
Change management and organizational leadership
Financial acumen (budgeting, forecasting, investment governance)
Ability to operate effectively in matrixed, multicultural organizations

Preferred

PMP, PgMP, MSP, PRINCE2, SAFe, or equivalent certification
Experience leading PMO transformation or maturity uplift initiatives
Experience operating in APAC markets and multicultural environments
Exposure to Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid delivery methodologies

What we offer:

Competitive salary
Paid vacation/holidays/sick time
Comprehensive benefits package
On the job/cross training opportunities
Encouraging and collaborative team environment
Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy

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