Project Manager

DataDirect Networks, Inc.; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

DataDirect Networks, a leader in AI and data storage, seeks a Project Manager for its European operations. This critical role involves leading customer projects, resource planning, and ensuring alignment across teams. Ideal candidates have 8-12 years in IT, focusing on project management and a solid understanding of technical systems.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years experience in IT sector.
• 5 years direct project management experience preferred.
• Background in data storage or cloud infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end delivery of customer projects.
• Coordinate engineering resources across multiple projects.
• Maintain communication with internal teams and external stakeholders.

Skills

Project Management

Technical Understanding

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT or related field

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Smartsheet

Job description

Overview

This is an incredible opportunity to be part of a company that has been at the forefront of AI and high-performance data storage innovation for over two decades. DataDirect Networks (DDN) is a global market leader renowned for powering many of the world's most demanding AI data centers, in industries ranging from life sciences and healthcare to financial services, autonomous cars, Government, academia, research and manufacturing.

"DDN's A3I solutions are transforming the landscape of AI infrastructure." – IDC

“The real differentiator is DDN. I never hesitate to recommend DDN. DDN is the de facto name for AI Storage in high performance environments” - Marc Hamilton, VP, Solutions Architecture & Engineering | NVIDIA

DDN is the global leader in AI and multi-cloud data management at scale. Our cutting-edge data intelligence platform is designed to accelerate AI workloads, enabling organizations to extract maximum value from their data. With a proven track record of performance, reliability, and scalability, DDN empowers businesses to tackle the most challenging AI and data-intensive workloads with confidence.

Our success is driven by our unwavering commitment to innovation, customer-centricity, and a team of passionate professionals who bring their expertise and dedication to every project. This is a chance to make a significant impact at a company that is shaping the future of AI and data management.

Our commitment to innovation, customer success, and market leadership makes this an exciting and rewarding role for a driven professional looking to make a lasting impact in the world of AI and data storage.

Job Description

Position Summary:

DDN Professional Services (PS) is seeking a dynamic, experienced, and technically grounded Project Manager to join its European operations. The successful candidate will lead and coordinate the delivery of customer-facing projects, manage internal resource planning, and ensure operational alignment across Professional Services engagements. This is a critical role that connects execution with business operations, requiring strong organizational skills, technical understanding, and stakeholder communication.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Management:

Own and manage end-to-end delivery of specific customer projects, ensuring scope, timelines, and deliverables are aligned with contractual agreements and customer expectations.

• Team & Resource Coordination:

Coordinate the allocation and scheduling of engineering resources across multiple ongoing projects, balancing priorities and availability.

• Sales Operations & Logistics:

Lead the coordination of logistics, procurement, and internal sales operations processes relevant to PS delivery (including PS quoting workflows, project registration, resource bookings, and travel coordination).

• Stakeholder Communication:

Maintain close communication with internal teams (engineering, sales, support) and external stakeholders (customers, partners) to ensure project alignment, task visibility, and successful outcomes.

• Reporting & Documentation:

Produce and maintain project plans, resource trackers, risk registers, project status reports, contributing to project governance and business insight.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Experience:

8–12 years of experience in the IT sector, with at least 5 years of direct project management experience in technology or infrastructure projects. Background in data storage, HPC, enterprise storage, or cloud-based infrastructure is highly preferred.

• Technical Understanding:

Solid foundational knowledge of IT systems, enterprise storage, networking, or data center solutions. Previous experience with DDN products, Lustre file systems, or similar technologies is a strong advantage.

• Tools & Methodologies:

Familiar with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Smartsheet), and methodologies (Agile, PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent). Strong skills in Excel and structured reporting are required.

• Communication:

Fluent in English (written and spoken) is mandatory. Additional European languages are a plus.

• Personal Attributes:
• Self-driven and capable of managing multiple priorities
• Team-oriented with strong interpersonal skills
• Precise and organized under pressure
• Willing to take initiative in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Other Requirements:

• Must be eligible to work in the EU/UK and willing to travel across Europe when needed.
• Remote work flexibility with a commitment to occasional on-site project delivery or team meetings.

DDN

DDN Core Competencies:

DDN has a very strong orientation towards these four characteristics and any successful employee will demonstrate these capabilities:

Self-Starter - Takes independent action to identify and solve problems. Seeks out relevant information needed to make decisions. Gets involved with new initiatives.

Success/Achievement Orientation - Delivers quality results consistently. Targets, achieves (or exceeds) measurable results. Sets challenging goals, focuses on critical priorities, and is accountable.

Problem Solving - Recognizes problems and responds with a systematic assessment that identifies and addresses cause of issue. Practical, realistic, and resourceful.

Innovative - Builds and improves key business processes that enhance the effectiveness of DDN. Generates new ideas, challenges the status quo, and solves problems creatively.

DataDirect Networks, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, sex stereotyping, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.