Senior Director-Quality Assurance & Quality Control (APAC)

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Develop, implement, and enforce QA/QC frameworks based on ISO 9001, TIA-942, Uptime Institute, and LEED certifications.
• Ensure full compliance with data center construction quality requirements, reducing defects and maximizing operational efficiency.
• Establish standardized quality management protocols to ensure project consistency and risk mitigation.
• Develop supplier and subcontractor quality assurance programs, ensuring alignment with company standards.
• Conduct periodic site inspections and audits, ensuring adherence to project specifications and quality benchmarks.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action processes, ensuring quality issues are identified and rectified.
• Oversee third-party quality audits and certifications, ensuring seamless compliance with industry regulations.
• Monitor quality control documentation, testing procedures, and compliance records, ensuring project transparency.
• Establish early detection mechanisms for quality deficiencies, implementing proactive risk mitigation strategies.
• Drive continuous improvement programs, embedding lessons learned and global best practices into future projects.
• Implement AI-driven quality monitoring, digital inspection tools, and predictive analytics for real-time issue resolution.
• Develop training programs for project teams, suppliers, and subcontractors, ensuring high-quality execution standards.
• Lead the integration of BIM-based quality assurance tools, digital twins, and automated defect tracking systems.
• Utilize AI-powered predictive modeling to anticipate quality risks and prevent failures before they occur.
• Drive technology adoption in site inspections, material testing, and quality tracking, ensuring data-driven decision-making.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• 20+ years of experience in quality management, inspections, and compliance assurance within data centers, mission-critical facilities, or industrial infrastructure.
• Proven leadership in QA/QC governance, defect prevention, and international compliance standards.
• Extensive experience in ISO 9001, Uptime Institute Tier Certifications, TIA-942, LEED, and NFPA compliance.
• Strong expertise in risk mitigation, root cause analysis, and process improvement methodologies.
• Hands-on experience in AI-driven quality monitoring, BIM-integrated quality control, and digital inspection technologies.
• Strong leadership in cross-functional collaboration, quality training programs, and performance benchmarking.
• Proficiency in Procore, Autodesk BIM 360, AI-driven defect analysis tools, and digital inspection platforms.