Project Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager, Operations Manager

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of mission‑critical data centre projects on behalf of a leading engineering consultancy. The role requires end‑to‑end project leadership, stakeholder management, authority coordination, contractor oversight, and successful delivery of complex data centre facilities within budget, schedule, quality, and safety requirements.

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of data centre projects from design through construction, commissioning, and handover.
• Act as the primary client interface, providing strategic guidance and regular project status updates.
• Manage multidisciplinary project teams, including design consultants, contractors, and specialist vendors.
• Oversee project schedules, budgets, resource planning, risk registers, and mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate with local authorities and obtain necessary approvals and permits.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, contract requirements, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Review and monitor contractor performance, construction progress, quality control, and site safety.
• Lead project meetings, prepare progress reports, and communicate key project milestones and risks to stakeholders.
• Manage commissioning activities and ensure operational readiness of mission‑critical systems.
• Coordinate civil, structural, architectural, electrical, mechanical, ICT, and security disciplines throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor project risks, identify potential issues, and implement corrective actions to maintain project objectives.
• Support procurement processes, contract administration, claims management, and change control procedures.
• Ensure effective stakeholder engagement with clients, authorities, contractors, utility providers, and end users.
• Drive best practices in project management, governance, reporting, and quality assurance.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to business growth through client relationship management and project development initiatives.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Civil / Electrical).
• Construction Management or equivalent PMP.
• Data centre experience – at least one project delivered in the last 5 years; mandatory chartership or equivalent preferred; UPDA/MMUP Grade A in PM.
• 15–20 years minimum experience.
• Leadership of complex building, infrastructure, mission‑critical or data centre projects.
• Qatar delivery, stakeholder coordination, authority interfaces, contractor management, programme, risk, reporting and client‑facing leadership.

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.

• Tax‑free salary.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Medical insurance.
• Annual leave balance.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus programme.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Transportation & housing allowances.
• Employee wellbeing programme: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.