DataCentre Project Manager

Data Centre Project Manager

We are seeking an experienced Data Centre Project Manager to join a leading organisation delivering complex infrastructure projects across mission-critical environments. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of high-profile data centre projects, managing the full project lifecycle from initial concept through to operational handover.

The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering data centre expansion, fit-out, migration and refresh programmes, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead the end-to-end delivery of multiple data centre projects from inception through to completion and handover.

* Develop and manage project plans, budgets, schedules, risk registers and reporting frameworks.

* Deliver a range of projects including white space fit-outs, infrastructure upgrades, data centre expansions, technology refreshes and migration programmes.

* Coordinate internal stakeholders, contractors, consultants and technology teams throughout the project lifecycle.

* Manage project governance, approvals, change control and compliance requirements.

* Oversee procurement activities, including RFP/RFI processes and vendor selection.

* Ensure all construction, installation and implementation activities meet quality, safety and operational standards.

* Monitor project performance, risk, cost and programme delivery, providing clear and timely updates to senior stakeholders.

* Coordinate operational readiness and ensure successful transition into business-as-usual operations.

* Maintain accurate project documentation, reporting and final as-built records.

We are looking for a proven project professional with experience delivering projects within data centres, critical environments or large-scale technology infrastructure environments.

* Demonstrable experience managing projects through the full lifecycle from concept to operational handover.

* Experience delivering white space, fit-out, IT infrastructure deployment, migration or refresh projects.

* Strong project planning, scheduling, budgeting and financial management skills.

* Experience managing contractors, vendors, consultants and specialist subcontractors.

* Knowledge of procurement processes, tender management and supplier engagement.

* Excellent stakeholder management skills with experience operating within complex, matrix-led environments.

* Strong risk, issue and change management capabilities.

* Excellent communication, reporting and presentation skills.

* The ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and priorities.

* A proactive and solutions-focused approach with strong attention to detail.

Desirable Experience

* Data centre construction and expansion projects.

* Colocation and multi-site data centre environments.

* Knowledge of structured cabling, containment and white space design.

* Understanding of power, cooling and space management within critical environments.

* Experience with project governance platforms such as SharePoint and Service Now.

* Working knowledge of CDM regulations and construction project delivery.

Ideally, you will hold one or more of the following:

* Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent within Project Management, Engineering, Construction, Building Services or IT Infrastructure.

* APM PMQ, PRINCE2 Practitioner, PMP or equivalent project management certification.

* Relevant Health & Safety or CDM qualifications