Vice President, Project Management Office (PMO)

Remote Rubix Location: United Kingdom (Hybrid, with international travel) or United States (Remote)

About Rubix

At Rubix, we design and deliver end-to-end AI data center infrastructure - from site origination and development through to long-term operations. We partner with customers to scale AI with speed, efficiency, and sustainability, backed by secured land, power access, and accelerated delivery models. Rubix is part of the Submer Group, delivering the infrastructure and platforms AI runs on.

Role Overview

Rubix is seeking a Vice President, PMO to establish and lead a world-class Project Management Office. This role is critical to enabling the successful delivery of complex, high-value data center infrastructure projects across global markets. The VP PMO will be responsible for building the governance, structure, and execution discipline required to scale a fast-growing, project-based business. This includes oversight of end-to-end project delivery, portfolio management, and operational performance across design, engineering, construction, and commissioning phases. This is a high-impact leadership role working closely with the CEO, executive leadership, and cross functional teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest quality and safety standards, while supporting Rubix's broader strategy in AI infrastructure.

What you'll do

• Establish and scale the global PMO function for the business
• Define PMO vision, operating model, governance frameworks, and delivery methodologies
• 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
• Prioritise 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

What you'll need

• 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 organisation
• 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 organisations
• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (MBA preferred)

What Success Looks Like

• A fully established, scalable PMO operating model within 6-12 months
• Consistent on time, on budget delivery across the portfolio
• Clear executive visibility into project performance and risks
• Strong alignment between project delivery and financial outcomes
• A high performing PMO team capable of supporting global expansion

What we offer

Attractive compensation package reflecting your expertise and experience. A great work environment characterised by friendliness, international diversity, flexibility, and a hybrid friendly approach. You'll be part of a fast growing scale up with a mission to make a positive impact, offering an exciting career evolution.

Our job titles may span more than one job level. The actual base pay is dependent on a number of factors, such as transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands.

Our inclusive responsibility

Rubix is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.