Data Centre Project Director: Large-Scale Delivery

Accenture PLC; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Soben, part of Accenture, seeks a Data Centre Project Director to lead and deliver large-scale, multi-phase data centre programmes for European clients. You will drive governance, ensure high-quality outcomes, and maintain executive client relationships across complex engagements.

In this high-impact leadership role, you will manage multi-location teams, guide procurement and commissioning activities, and champion innovation and sustainability to support rapid AI and cloud service growth in the

Qualifications

• Extensive experience delivering large, multi phase data centre programmes.
• Experience managing programmes typically £250m–£1bn+ in value.
• Strong understanding of data centre design, MEP and redundancy concepts.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of multi phase, campus scale data centre programmes.
• Ensure programme performance across cost, schedule, quality and risk.
• Own executive level client relationships and governance structures.
• Oversee procurement, cost management, and contract administration.
• Provide leadership during critical project phases and on-site engagement.

Skills

Delivery leadership

Programme governance

Stakeholder engagement

Commercial acumen

Integrated commissioning

Education

MRICS or equivalent preferred

Tools

NEC

JCT

FIDIC

Job description

Soben, part of Accenture, seeks a Data Centre Project Director to lead and deliver large-scale, multi-phase data centre programmes for European clients. You will drive governance, ensure high-quality outcomes, and maintain executive client relationships across complex engagements.

In this high-impact leadership role, you will manage multi-location teams, guide procurement and commissioning activities, and champion innovation and sustainability to support rapid AI and cloud service growth in the