Senior Project Director - Hyperscale Data Center Delivery

Thor; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Thor is seeking a PROJECT DIRECTOR to lead a 12-month initial hyperscale data center contract in Finland. The role demands ownership of delivery, guiding a senior team and ensuring safety, quality and schedule alignment across sites in Oulu and Kajaani.

The successful candidate will bring 10–15 years of project management experience, with at least 9+ years in leadership, and a proven track record in HV substations, construction and client leadership on complex data center programs.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of progressive project management experience, with at least 9+ years in a senior or leadership role.
• Strong leadership in delivering hyperscale data centre projects.
• Experience with safety, quality, procurement, and planning standards.

Responsibilities

• Overall accountability for successful project delivery alongside the Project Manager.
• Lead and oversee Project Managers, Commercial Managers, Lead Engineers and project teams.
• Monitor programme, resources, commercial performance and project risks, implementing changes where required.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, procurement, planning and operational standards.
• Review contracts, scope, milestones and risk registers, ensuring no scope gaps prior to subcontractor appointment.
• Report project performance, risks and resource requirements to senior operational leadership.
• Act as senior client contact and escalation point throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead early discussions around design, programme and project delivery.
• Support BD activities and develop opportunities with existing and new clients.
• Manage key commercial discussions including variations, EOTs, escalations and programme changes.
• Manage client expectations around cost, programme, lead times and project deliverables.
• Provide regular project updates covering performance, commercial position, risks and resources.
• Work with operational leadership to ensure appropriate labour and project resources.
• Participate in senior operational, commercial and executive reviews to discuss project risks, pipeline, resources and future opportunities.

Skills

HV substation engineering

Project delivery

Team leadership

Client management

Risk management

Job description

Thor is seeking a PROJECT DIRECTOR to lead a 12-month initial hyperscale data center contract in Finland. The role demands ownership of delivery, guiding a senior team and ensuring safety, quality and schedule alignment across sites in Oulu and Kajaani.

The successful candidate will bring 10–15 years of project management experience, with at least 9+ years in leadership, and a proven track record in HV substations, construction and client leadership on complex data center programs.