Vice President, Project Management Office (PMO)

Rubix is a company that designs and delivers end-to-end AI data center infrastructure. They are seeking a Vice President, PMO to lead their Project Management Office, overseeing the successful delivery of complex, high-value data center infrastructure projects across global markets.

Responsibilities:

• Establish and scale the global PMO function for the business
• Define PMO vision, operating model, governance frameworks, and delivery methodologies
• Implement standardized project management processes across regions
• Build scalable systems, tools, and reporting structures to support rapid growth
• Lead oversight of the full project portfolio (multi-site, multi-region data center builds)
• Ensure alignment of project execution with company strategy, financial targets, and client commitments
• Prioritize projects and allocate resources effectively across the portfolio
• Drive visibility and transparency through portfolio reporting and executive dashboards
• Own delivery performance across all phases: development, design, engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to scope
• Implement robust risk management, change control, and issue resolution processes
• Drive continuous improvement in delivery efficiency, cost control, and quality
• Establish strong governance frameworks including stage gates, approvals, and escalation processes
• Partner with Finance to ensure rigorous cost management, forecasting, and margin control
• Develop KPI frameworks and reporting cadence for executive leadership and Board-level visibility
• Ensure compliance with contractual, regulatory, and safety standards
• Partner closely with Engineering, Product, Construction, Supply Chain, Finance, and Commercial teams
• Act as a central coordination point across all delivery functions
• Drive alignment between technical execution and commercial outcomes
• Build and lead a high-performing global PMO team
• Define roles, career paths, and capability frameworks within project management
• Drive a culture of accountability, execution excellence, and operational discipline
• Serve as a senior point of contact for key clients during project delivery
• Ensure strong client communication, transparency, and satisfaction
• Support commercial teams in contract negotiation and project structuring

Requirements:

• 12–15+ years of experience in project/program management within data center, infrastructure, construction, or engineering environments
• Proven experience building or scaling a PMO in a high-growth or complex project environment
• Strong track record delivering large-scale, capital-intensive projects (e.g., data centers, energy, industrial infrastructure)
• Deep understanding of end-to-end project lifecycle (design through commissioning)
• Experience managing multi-region project portfolios
• Strong leadership and team-building capabilities in a global, matrix organization
• Expertise in project governance, risk management, and financial controls
• Ability to operate at both strategic and execution levels
• Strong commercial acumen and understanding of project economics
• Familiarity with modern PM tools, reporting systems, and data-driven decision-making
• Experience in data center infrastructure, AI infrastructure, or high-performance computing environments
• Exposure to modular construction and design-build delivery models
• Experience working in scale-up or rapidly growing organizations
• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (MBA preferred)