Project Director

First Point Group; Galapagar; Presencial; EUR 70.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading innovative company is seeking a Project Director for a 6-month contract in data centre delivery. This role involves overseeing high-impact projects, coordinating multi-disciplinary teams, and ensuring client satisfaction while focusing on sustainability and innovation. Candidates should have over 10 years in technical delivery and be ready for extensive travel across Europe and the UAE.

Servicios

Language classes

Supportive global team

Flexible and inclusive culture

Formación

• 10+ years in technical project delivery, ideally in data centre environments.
• Proven track record managing complex, cross-border projects.
• Fluent in English; additional European languages are a bonus.

Responsabilidades

• Lead delivery of multi-site data centre infrastructure projects across EMEA.
• Drive planning, budgeting, and quality assurance from design through commissioning.
• Manage relationships with clients, contractors, and internal teams.

Conocimientos

Technical project delivery

Cross-border project management

Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Understanding of cooling systems

Descripción del empleo

Project Director | Data Centre Delivery | Contract

Project Director – Data Centre Delivery (6-Month Contract)

Remote | Based anywhere in the UK or Europe or UAE

Travel to client sites, including the UAE

Our client is a pioneering scale-up who is quietly disrupting how the world powers, cools, and scales digital infrastructure. With HQ in Southern Europe and teams across EMEA, they design and deliver advanced technology for the next generation of data centres—focusing on efficiency, sustainability, and high performance.

Backed by cutting-edge R&D and driven by a mission to make digital transformation greener and smarter, this company partners with global hyperscalers, colocation providers, and enterprises pushing the edge of innovation.

With the firm reshaping the data centre industry through sustainable innovation, they are now looking for a Project Director to help them scale even further.

What You'll Do

As a Project Director , you'll take the reins on high-impact, client-facing projects—ensuring seamless execution across the full lifecycle : from pre-sales support and final design through to construction, commissioning, and handover.

You'll lead multi-disciplinary teams (internal and external), shape timelines and technical delivery, and act as a strategic partner to our clients across Europe and beyond.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of multi-site data centre infrastructure projects across EMEA.
• Drive planning, budgeting, risk mitigation and quality assurance from design through commissioning
• Work closely with the firm's engineering, product and commercial teams to translate client needs into actionable project plans
• Manage relationships with clients, contractors, and internal teams—ensuring alignment on technical, financial, and timeline expectations
• Implement rigorous project controls and proactively resolve delivery issues
• Maintain a focus on sustainability, safety, and innovation throughout execution
• Coordinate reporting and updates for key stakeholders.

What You Bring

• 10+ years in technical project delivery, ideally within data centre or mission-critical infrastructure environments
• Proven track record managing complex, cross-border projects
• Strong experience coordinating with multidisciplinary teams and external suppliers
• Understanding of cooling systems, power infrastructure, or data centre operations is a plus
• Collaborative mindset, with the confidence to take ownership and drive delivery under tight timelines
• Fluent in English; additional European languages are a bonus.
• The ability to travel extensively across Europe, the UAE and UK as required.
• Initial 6-month contract, with potential for extension or permanent hire
• Remote working, with periodic travel to client sites and HQ

What's in it for you?

• Be part of a disruptive and growing company redefining sustainable data centre infrastructure.
• Work with international teams on cutting-edge, high-impact technology.
• A flexible, inclusive, and mission-led culture where your input drives real results.
• Language classes, a supportive global team, and the chance to influence projects that shape the future of digital infrastructure.

If you are interested in this Project Director Role (Contract) , please respond directly to this advert with your updated CV or email it to