Data Centre Project Director - Milan, End-to-End Delivery

JDL Recruitment; Pavia; In loco; EUR 120.000 - 180.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

JDL Recruitment is partnering with a leading data centre developer to appoint a Project Director in Milan. This permanent role requires travel between project sites nationally and across the region.

The Director will report to the Senior Director of Project Management and Implementation and will lead a team of five direct reports with a competitive package on offer. Based in Italy, you will oversee end-to-end project delivery, coordinate internal stakeholders across operations, IT, security,

Competenze

• 12+ years' experience in data centre project management and implementation with at least 4 years at Director level.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering; Master's degree preferred.
• Proven track record delivering large scale, complex data centre projects.
• Strong understanding of data centre infrastructure: servers, storage, network, cooling and power.
• Experience across design review, PM, construction and commissioning; familiarity with Uptime Institute Tier standards.
• Knowledge of industry compliance and local/international standards.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects without compromising delivery or quality.
• Strong organisational and planning skills.
• Proficiency in English and Italian.

Mansioni

• Lead end-to-end implementation of data centre projects from mobilisation through handover.
• Ensure alignment with design, Employer's Requirements and client governance.
• Oversee activities across multiple sites ensuring quality, safety, schedule and cost targets.
• Coordinate internal and external stakeholders including contractors and vendors.
• Chair project, site and progress meetings and resolve issues.
• Manage risks, variations and claims with commercial teams.
• Oversee commissioning, testing and readiness reviews to meet standards.
• Drive handover to Operations with documentation and O&M manuals.
• Lead contractors, vendors and consultants, including prequalification and evaluation.
• Manage budgets, variations, resources and expenditure.
• Coordinate with authorities to secure approvals; report progress weekly.

Conoscenze

Stakeholder management

Project leadership

Data centre knowledge

Budget management

Risk management

Multisite coordination

Languages: English & Italian

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Descrizione del lavoro

JDL Recruitment is partnering with a leading data centre developer to appoint a Project Director in Milan. This permanent role requires travel between project sites nationally and across the region.

The Director will report to the Senior Director of Project Management and Implementation and will lead a team of five direct reports with a competitive package on offer. Based in Italy, you will oversee end-to-end project delivery, coordinate internal stakeholders across operations, IT, security,