Programme Manager (Data Centre Security Projects)

Cento; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cento is seeking a Programme Manager for Data Centre Projects to lead planning, scheduling and controls across major Data Centre initiatives. The role focuses on integrating construction programmes and ensuring milestones, resources and delivery plans align with client expectations.

The successful candidate will be the go-to expert for Microsoft Project and Primavera P6, coordinating with project teams, clients, consultants and subcontractors to deliver accurate progress and governance across

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in programme management, construction planning or project controls on major construction or Data Centre projects.
• Advanced to expert-level skills in Microsoft Project and Primavera P6.
• Strong grasp of construction sequencing, critical path analysis, resource planning and programme risk.
• Track record of managing complex, multi-disciplinary construction programmes.
• Excellent analytical, reporting and problem-solving skills.
• Confident stakeholder management, with the ability to influence, challenge and drive accountability.
• Experience producing executive-level programme reports.
• A sharp eye for detail and strong organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Building and maintaining detailed project and programme schedules in Microsoft Project and Primavera P6.
• Creating integrated construction programmes that capture scope, sequencing, dependencies, milestones and critical path.
• Working with internal teams and external stakeholders to set and align programme requirements.
• Tracking progress against baseline, spotting risks and delays early, and developing recovery strategies.
• Capturing and analysing site progress data to deliver accurate, timely programme updates.
• Developing resource-loaded programmes and supporting resource planning across multiple projects.
• Leading programme risk analysis and putting mitigation plans in place.
• Producing high-quality reports, dashboards and schedule performance metrics for internal and client audiences.
• Running programme review meetings and holding stakeholders to account for accurate, timely information.
• Forecasting key milestones, resource needs and completion dates.
• Driving consistent programme controls and contributing to continuous improvement in planning, reporting and governance.

Skills

Programme management

Stakeholder management

Analytical reporting

Problem-solving

Education

PMI certification

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Programme Manager – Data Centre Projects

Fully remote (UK) | Permanent

Programme Manager – Data Centre Projects

Fully remote (UK) | Permanent

The role

This is a high-impact role leading programme management across the Data Centre division. You’ll own the planning, scheduling and controls on major projects, building integrated construction programmes that keep complex, multi-disciplinary work on track from start to finish.

You’ll be the go-to expert on Microsoft Project and Primavera P6. You’ll work closely with project teams, clients, consultants and subcontractors to make sure milestones, resources and delivery plans are aligned and that performance is reported accurately at every level.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Building and maintaining detailed project and programme schedules in Microsoft Project and Primavera P6
• Creating integrated construction programmes that capture scope, sequencing, dependencies, milestones and critical path
• Working with internal teams and external stakeholders to set and align programme requirements
• Tracking progress against baseline, spotting risks and delays early, and developing recovery strategies
• Capturing and analysing site progress data to deliver accurate, timely programme updates
• Developing resource-loaded programmes and supporting resource planning across multiple projects
• Leading programme risk analysis and putting mitigation plans in place
• Producing high-quality reports, dashboards and schedule performance metrics for internal and client audiences
• Running programme review meetings and holding stakeholders to account for accurate, timely information
• Forecasting key milestones, resource needs and completion dates
• Driving consistent programme controls and contributing to continuous improvement in planning, reporting and governance

What You’ll Bring

• Extensive experience in programme management, construction planning or project controls on major construction or Data Centre projects
• Advanced to expert-level skills in both Microsoft Project and Primavera P6
• A strong grasp of construction sequencing, critical path analysis, resource planning and programme risk
• A track record of managing complex, multi-disciplinary construction programmes
• Excellent analytical, reporting and problem-solving skills
• Confident stakeholder management, with the ability to influence, challenge and drive accountability
• Experience producing executive-level programme reports
• A sharp eye for detail and strong organisational skills

Qualifications

• Demonstrable Microsoft Project and Primavera P6 experience and qualifications
• Relevant industry certifications or licences
• PMI certification is desirable

About You

You’re proactive, results-driven and highly organised. You communicate well at every level, lead with confidence, and stay calm when you’re juggling competing priorities under pressure.

The Company

Our client is a global, service-led systems integrator delivering critical building and life safety solutions to blue-chip customers worldwide. With a strong and growing Data Centre portfolio, they are known for their people-first culture and their commitment to being the best service provider in their market.