Data Centre Program Director - Strategic Delivery Leader

Accenture UK & Ireland; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Soben, part of Accenture, seeks a Data Centre Project Director to lead the delivery of multi phase, campus scale data centre programmes in London and across Europe. You will be accountable for programme performance, governance, and client relationships, ensuring high-quality delivery from inception through commissioning.

The role requires deep experience in data centre design, MEP systems, and IST/commissioning, with leadership across diverse teams and locations to drive value, efficiency, and

Qualifications

• Extensive experience delivering large scale, multi phase data centre programmes.
• Proven track record managing programmes £250m to £1bn+.
• Strong understanding of data centre design principles and MEP systems.
• Degree in a relevant discipline; MRICS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of multi phase, campus scale data centre programmes.
• Establish programme governance, reporting frameworks, and risk management structures.
• Own executive level client relationships, deploying best practice to maximise value.
• Oversee procurement, cost management, and contract administration.
• Provide commissioning oversight and operational readiness to meet performance and uptime targets.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams across multiple locations with accountability and delivery excellence.
• Drive innovation, sustainability, and adoption of emerging technologies to enhance outcomes.

Skills

Data centre delivery

Programme governance

Executive stakeholder engagement

Cost management

Contract strategy

IST commissioning

Team leadership

Contract forms

Education

Degree in a relevant discipline

MRICS (preferred)

Job description

Soben, part of Accenture, seeks a Data Centre Project Director to lead the delivery of multi phase, campus scale data centre programmes in London and across Europe. You will be accountable for programme performance, governance, and client relationships, ensuring high-quality delivery from inception through commissioning.

The role requires deep experience in data centre design, MEP systems, and IST/commissioning, with leadership across diverse teams and locations to drive value, efficiency, and