Technical Project Manager - Data Centre - Contract

World Wide Technology; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology integrator is seeking a detail-oriented Technical Project Manager to lead complex data centre transformation initiatives in London. The ideal candidate will possess strong project leadership skills and a solid technical understanding of IT infrastructure. Responsibilities include managing large-scale migrations and developing project plans while ensuring alignment with governance standards. The role requires professional project management certification and proficiency in tools like MS Project and Jira. This opportunity offers a dynamic work environment and the chance to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing technical infrastructure or data centre transformation projects.
• Demonstrated success in delivering data centre migrations, consolidations, or hybrid/cloud transition programmes.
• Experience working within structured governance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of data centre transformation projects.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, schedules, budgets, and risk registers.
• Coordinate activities across infrastructure, network, cloud, and application teams.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Data centre transformation

Risk management

Communication

Technical understanding (servers, storage, networking)

Governance frameworks

Proficiency in project management tools

Education

Professional certification in project management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, Agile Scrum Master)

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Smartsheet

Job description

World Wide Technology EMEA. has an opportunity available for a detail-oriented and analytical Technical Project Manager to lead and deliver complex data centre transformation programmes. This role will be responsible for managing large-scale initiatives such as migrations, consolidations, and infrastructure modernisation, ensuring successful outcomes across technical, operational, and business dimensions.

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of data centre transformation projects, including physical and cloud migration programmes.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, schedules, budgets, and risk registers in line with corporate governance standards.
• Coordinate activities across infrastructure, network, cloud, and application teams to ensure cohesive execution.
• Manage third-party vendors and service providers to deliver against contractual commitments and technical requirements.
• Oversee the decommissioning and migration of legacy infrastructure, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.
• Contribute to the development of long-term data centre and infrastructure strategies in alignment with organisational goals.
• The successful candidate will combine strong technical expertise with excellent project leadership and stakeholder management skills, driving delivery within scope, budget, and timelines while maintaining a focus on quality and risk management. Senior PM with proven experience managing technical infrastructure or data centre transformation projects.
• Demonstrated success in delivering data centre migrations, consolidations, or hybrid/cloud transition programmes.
• Strong technical understanding of servers, storage, networking, virtualisation, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Experience working within structured governance frameworks and managing complex stakeholder environments.
• Solid grasp of ITIL processes, service transition, and change management best practices.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proficiency in project management tools such as MS Project, Jira, or Smartsheet.
• Professional certification in project management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile Scrum Master) preferred.
• World Wide Technology (WWT) is a global technology integrator and supply chain solutions provider. Through our culture of innovation, we inspire, build, and deliver business results, from idea to outcome.