Senior Project Manager

STACK Infrastructure; Frankfurt; Vor Ort; EUR 110.000 - 150.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive compensation

Professional growth opportunities

Work on critical digital infra

Zusammenfassung

STACK Infrastructure in Frankfurt is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex data centre design and construction across the Central Hub in the Frankfurt area. You will manage the full lifecycle from design and permitting through construction, commissioning and handover to operations.

You will collaborate with Delivery, Engineering, Operations, procurement partners, contractors, vendors and local authorities to keep projects moving safely, efficiently and transparently.

Qualifikationen

• Significant experience managing large-scale data centre construction projects.
• Experience delivering multi‑million‑euro construction projects through design, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills across technical and commercial teams.
• Familiarity with German building regulations, local permitting, health and safety requirements and energy management standards.
• Fluent in English and German to support communication with local authorities and international teams.

Aufgaben

• Lead detailed project execution plans covering scope, schedule, budget, risk management and resource planning.
• Manage project schedules across design, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover, ensuring milestones are tracked and delivered.
• Coordinate internal teams and external partners, including designers, engineers, contractors, consultants, vendors, utility providers and local authorities.
• Oversee design development to ensure data centre solutions meet client requirements, regulatory obligations and safety standards.
• Support permitting and approvals, including construction permits and utility connections in Germany.
• Oversee construction activities, contractor performance, site progress, quality and safety, including owner‑furnished systems integration.
• Manage project budgets, forecasts, cost reporting, change control and risk mitigation with clear documentation.
• Lead testing, commissioning and operational readiness activities for electrical, mechanical, cooling, fire suppression and IT infrastructure.
• Ensure smooth handover to clients, tenants and operations with documentation and maintenance plans.
• Provide progress reporting to senior management and stakeholders with accurate records and decision logs.

Kenntnisse

Project management

Stakeholder management

Construction management

Leadership

Risk management

Ausbildung

Engineering degree (Civil/Electrical/Mechanical)

PMP certification

ISO 50001 knowledge

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Jobbeschreibung

Senior Project Manager, Delivery - Central Hub (Frankfurt Area)

Location – Frankfurt, Germany

Role Summary

As Senior Project Manager, you will lead complex data centre design and construction projects across STACK Infrastructure's Central Hub, based in the Frankfurt area. You will manage the full project lifecycle, from design, permitting and procurement through construction, commissioning and handover into operations.

Working with Delivery, Engineering, Operations, procurement partners, contractors, vendors, local authorities and clients, you will keep projects moving safely, efficiently and transparently. This is a high-impact role for a project leader who enjoys bringing structure, momentum and collaboration to mission‑critical infrastructure programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead detailed project execution plans covering scope, schedule, budget, risk management and resource planning.
• Manage project schedules across design, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover, ensuring key milestones are tracked and delivered.
• Coordinate internal teams and external partners, including designers, engineers, contractors, consultants, vendors, utility providers and local authorities.
• Oversee design development to ensure data centre solutions meet client requirements, operational needs, regulatory obligations, safety standards and sustainability goals.
• Support permitting and approvals, including construction permits, utility connections and compliance with applicable German building, environmental, health and safety and energy standards.
• Oversee construction activities, contractor performance, site progress, quality and safety, including integration of owner‑furnished, contractor‑installed systems and equipment.
• Manage project budgets, forecasts, cost reporting, change control and risk mitigation, ensuring decisions and issues are clearly documented and communicated.
• Lead quality control, testing, commissioning and operational readiness activities, ensuring electrical, mechanical, cooling, fire suppression and IT infrastructure systems meet design requirements.
• Ensure smooth handover to clients, tenants and operations teams, including documentation, warranties, operational manuals, maintenance schedules and post‑construction support.
• Provide clear progress reporting to senior management, clients and stakeholders, maintaining accurate project records, schedules and decision logs.

What You'll Bring

• Significant experience managing large-scale data centre construction projects or similarly complex infrastructure environments, such as mission‑critical, high‑tech or oil and gas projects.
• A strong track record of delivering multi‑million‑euro construction projects through design, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover phases.
• Experience leading contractors, consultants, subcontractors, vendors and internal project teams in a fast‑paced delivery environment.
• Strong knowledge of construction delivery, project controls, change management, risk management, quality assurance and health and safety expectations.
• Good understanding of data centre systems, including electrical, mechanical, cooling, fire suppression, IT infrastructure, redundancy, scalability and energy efficiency considerations.
• Familiarity with German construction regulations, local permitting processes, health and safety requirements and energy management standards such as ISO 50001.
• Confidence using project management and tracking tools such as MS Project, Primavera or similar platforms.
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to bring clarity and alignment across technical and commercial teams.
• A degree or equivalent experience in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Project Management or a related discipline. PMP, LEED, BREEAM, ISO 9001 or ISO 50001 certification is advantageous.
• Strong written and verbal English and German language skills, supporting clear communication with local authorities, contractors and international project teams.

What We Offer

• Work on critical digital infrastructure, supporting the development and operation of some of the world's most advanced data centre environments.
• Build your future with STACK, gaining exposure to large‑scale projects and clear opportunities for professional growth across a fast‑growing European platform.
• Competitive compensation and benefits designed to support you both professionally and personally.

About STACK Infrastructure

STACK is a proven, trusted partner for the world's most innovative companies, designing, developing and operating sustainable global digital infrastructure. Backed by an unmatched record of reliable delivery and development expertise, STACK brings speed, scale, certainty and responsibility to the demands of a rapidly evolving digital infrastructure landscape.