Data Centre Project Manager (BMS)

jci; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary + bonus

Company car / car allowance

Pension & healthcare

Training & development

Access to projects

Collaborative environment

Zero Harm safety culture

Job summary

Johnson Controls in Finland and the Nordic region seeks an experienced Data Centre Project Manager (BMS) to lead delivery of Building Management System projects.

You will manage from planning through commissioning, ensure safety, on time and on budget, coordinating customers, contractors, and internal teams. The role requires travel within Finland and the Nordics.

Join a global leader in smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings and contribute to industry-leading data centre projects.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience within Data Centres, construction, building services, or automation.
• Experience delivering complex projects in a customer-focused environment.
• Strong understanding of project controls, contracts, and financial management.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of Data Centre BMS projects.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, resources, and risks.
• Coordinate customers, contractors, consultants, and internal teams.
• Take ownership of project financial performance, forecasting, and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety requirements and quality standards.
• Support commissioning, testing, and final project handover.
• Provide regular project updates to customers and stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Budget & cost control

Stakeholder management

Communication

Travel willingness

Education

PM certification (PMP/PRINCE2/IPMA)

Engineering/Construction background

Tools

Metasys

EasyIO

Niagara

Trend

Siemens/Schneider

Job description

At Johnson Controls, we transform the environments where people live, work, learn, and play. As a global leader in smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, we deliver innovative solutions that improve efficiency, safety, and performance across critical infrastructure worldwide.

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Data Centre Project Manager (BMS) to lead the delivery of Building Management System (BMS) projects across Finland and the Nordic region.

You will be responsible for managing project execution from planning through commissioning and handover, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of Data Centre BMS projects.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, resources, and risks.
• Coordinate customers, contractors, consultants, and internal teams.
• Take ownership of project financial performance, forecasting, and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety requirements and quality standards.
• Support commissioning, testing, and final project handover.
• Provide regular project updates to customers and stakeholders.

What We're Looking For

Required

• Right to work in Finland.
• 5+ years of project management experience within Data Centres, construction, building services, or automation.
• Experience delivering complex projects in a customer-focused environment.
• Strong understanding of project controls, contracts, and financial management.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Willingness to travel within Finland and the Nordic region.

Preferred

• Experience managing Data Centre or other mission-critical projects.
• BMS knowledge, including platforms such as Metasys, EasyIO, Niagara, Trend, Siemens, or Schneider.
• PMP, PRINCE2, IPMA, or similar certification.
• Engineering, Automation, or Construction-related qualification.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme.
• Company car or car allowance.
• Pension, healthcare, and wellbeing benefits.
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities.
• Access to industry-leading Data Centre projects.
• Collaborative and inclusive working environment.
• Commitment to safety through our Zero Harm culture.

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Start Date: As soon as possible