Associate Director, Capital Investment and Planning at AirTrunk

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Capital Investment, Financial Planning, Cost Control, Commercial Project Management, Financial Modelling, Budget Management, Capital Forecasting, Value Engineering, Procurement Strategy, Tendering, Cost Modelling, Benchmarking Analysis, Financial Governance, Excel, Power BI, MS Project

Industry

Telecommunications

Description

Want to be a part of Asia Pacific & Middle East's (APME) largest, most innovative, and rapidly growing data centre company? AirTrunk is a technology company with a powerful purpose - to scale and sustain the relentless growth of the region’s digital future. We do this by continuously redefining and delivering hyperscale data centres that meet the needs of our customers - the world’s most transformational companies. And we’re doing so sustainably, for today and tomorrow. Having opened Australia’s first and largest hyperscale data centres in 2017, we set our eyes on rapid expansion and now operate a platform of hyperscale data centres across the APME region. With backing from our investors, including Blackstone, this is just the beginning… Come join the A-Team at AirTrunk, where the cloud meets the ground. The Opportunity This role serves as a strategic bridge between AirTrunk’s Corporate Development (Investment) and the broader Development, including Cost, Commercial, Construction, and Operational teams. As Associate Director, you will play a pivotal role in optimising capital investment across AirTrunk’s hyperscale data centre developments—ensuring robust financial planning, governance, and maximised return on investment. With our customers at the core of everything we do, you will help deliver value for money through disciplined capital deployment and strategic oversight. Reporting to the Senior Director, Capital Projects Planning, Asia-Pacific, you will collaborate closely with Corporate Development, Development, Financial Planning & Analysis, Treasury, Finance, and Operations to ensure capital is deployed efficiently, strategically, and in alignment with AirTrunk’s long-term growth objectives. Key Responsibilities Strategic Capital Investment & Planning Optimisation Collaborate closely with Development teams (Cost, Commercial & Construction) to assess and optimise capital allocation across AirTrunk’s project portfolio, ensuring investment decisions are aligned with strategic priorities. Drive continuous optimisation of capital investment by implementing cost efficiencies, value engineering initiatives, and ensuring alignment between investment strategy and project execution. Contribute to procurement and tendering strategies to maximise commercial outcomes through strategic sourcing, cost control, and value-driven contracting. Support financial modelling and return analysis for new developments, expansions, and acquisitions by ensuring accurate and timely capital planning. Integrate capital planning with liquidity and cash flow forecasting to support robust financial governance and funding strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure rigorous cost modelling, benchmarking analysis, and adherence to financial governance standards throughout the project lifecycle. Review and enhance reporting practices for capital investment, expenditure, and project performance, ensuring transparency and consistency for internal and external stakeholders, including shareholders. Partner with Treasury and Finance to align capital outflows with broader funding strategies and liquidity planning. Mentor internal teams and champion best practices in capital investment and planning, while leading continuous improvement initiatives across project controls. Provide strategic insights to support executive decision-making and long-term capital optimisation. Qualifications & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related field. Minimum 7 years of experience in capital planning, corporate finance, or commercial project management, ideally within infrastructure or data centre environments. Demonstrated experience in data centre development or mission-critical infrastructure is highly desirable. Strong financial acumen, with expertise in financial modelling, budget management, and capital forecasting. Proven ability to influence and collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. RICS accreditation and MEP exposure are advantageous. Advanced proficiency in Excel, Power BI, and MS Project, with strong analytical and reporting capabilities. Highly motivated, proactive, and solutions-driven, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage effectively across all levels of the organisation. Detail-oriented and organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes under pressure. AirTrunk Operating Pty Ltd is accepting applications for this full-time Associate Director, Capital Investment and Planning position, based in North Sydney, from 13 March 2026 to 13 April 2026. The AirTrunk Culture Working at AirTrunk is a once in a lifetime opportunity to fast-track your career and amplify your impact. Whilst you’re helping scale our region’s digital future, we’ll help you Grow@Hyperscale and unleash your full potential. The pace in which we operate means you’ll feel an electric atmosphere at AirTrunk. We are a team of challengers and collaborative problem solvers who break new ground every day. We do this by living our values, going above and beyond, and being dynamic, transparent, and responsive. Every AirTrunker brings their own unique background and diverse perspective to find solutions to problems that matter. We make sure you have everything you need to make your mark and thrive in a flexible and safe working environment, where everyone feels welcome. Our benefits empower AirTrunkers to stay positively charged. Now’s your chance to Grow@Hyperscale. **To all recruitment agencies: AirTrunk does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, AirTrunk employees or any other organisation location. AirTrunk is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.**

Responsibilities

This role acts as a strategic bridge between Corporate Development and Development teams, focusing on optimizing capital investment across hyperscale data centre developments through robust financial planning and governance. Key duties include collaborating on capital allocation, driving cost efficiencies, supporting financial modeling, and enhancing reporting practices for project performance.