DataCentre Project Manager

VERTEC SERVICES Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

VERTEC SERVICES Ltd is seeking an experienced Data Centre Project Manager to lead multiple mission-critical infrastructure projects across data centres. You will own end-to-end delivery from concept to handover, ensuring safe, on-time and within-budget outcomes in complex environments.

The role requires managing white-space fit-outs, IT infrastructure deployments, migrations and refresh programmes, with strong planning, budgeting, procurement and stakeholder-management capabilities.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering data centre or critical infrastructure projects.
• Full lifecycle delivery from concept to handover.
• Experience with white space fit-outs, IT infrastructure deployment, migration or refresh projects.
• Strong planning, budgeting and financial management skills.
• Experience managing contractors, vendors, consultants and suppliers.
• Excellent stakeholder management in complex, matrix-led environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of multiple data centre projects from inception through completion and handover.
• Develop and manage project plans, budgets, schedules, risk registers and reporting frameworks.
• Deliver projects including white space fit-outs, infrastructure upgrades, data centre expansions, technology refreshes and migrations.
• Coordinate internal stakeholders, contractors, consultants and technology teams throughout the lifecycle.
• Manage project governance, approvals, change control and compliance requirements.
• Oversee procurement activities, including RFP/RFI processes and vendor selection.

Skills

Project leadership

Planning & scheduling

Budgeting & financial management

Stakeholder management

Risk & change management

Communication & reporting

Multi-site / matrix environments

Proactive problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

APM PMQ

PRINCE2 Practitioner

PMP

Health & Safety / CDM qualifications

Tools

SharePoint

ServiceNow

Job description

Data Centre Project Manager

We are seeking an experienced Data Centre Project Manager to join a leading organisation delivering complex infrastructure projects across mission-critical environments. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of high-profile data centre projects, managing the full project lifecycle from initial concept through to operational handover.

The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering data centre expansion, fit-out, migration and refresh programmes, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of multiple data centre projects from inception through to completion and handover.
• Develop and manage project plans, budgets, schedules, risk registers and reporting frameworks.
• Deliver a range of projects including white space fit-outs, infrastructure upgrades, data centre expansions, technology refreshes and migration programmes.
• Coordinate internal stakeholders, contractors, consultants and technology teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage project governance, approvals, change control and compliance requirements.
• Oversee procurement activities, including RFP/RFI processes and vendor selection.
• Ensure all construction, installation and implementation activities meet quality, safety and operational standards.
• Monitor project performance, risk, cost and programme delivery, providing clear and timely updates to senior stakeholders.
• Coordinate operational readiness and ensure successful transition into business-as-usual operations.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, reporting and final as-built records.

We are looking for a proven project professional with experience delivering projects within data centres, critical environments or large-scale technology infrastructure environments.

• Demonstrable experience managing projects through the full lifecycle from concept to operational handover.
• Experience delivering white space, fit-out, IT infrastructure deployment, migration or refresh projects.
• Strong project planning, scheduling, budgeting and financial management skills.
• Experience managing contractors, vendors, consultants and specialist subcontractors.
• Knowledge of procurement processes, tender management and supplier engagement.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with experience operating within complex, matrix-led environments.
• Strong risk, issue and change management capabilities.
• Excellent communication, reporting and presentation skills.
• The ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and priorities.
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach with strong attention to detail.

Desirable Experience

• Data centre construction and expansion projects.
• Colocation and multi-site data centre environments.
• Knowledge of structured cabling, containment and white space design.
• Understanding of power, cooling and space management within critical environments.
• Experience with project governance platforms such as SharePoint and ServiceNow.
• Working knowledge of CDM regulations and construction project delivery.

Ideally, you will hold one or more of the following:

• Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent within Project Management, Engineering, Construction, Building Services or IT Infrastructure.
• APM PMQ, PRINCE2 Practitioner, PMP or equivalent project management certification.
• Relevant Health & Safety or CDM qualifications