Data Centre Project Director, Milan — Lead Complex Builds

JDL Recruitment; Milano; 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 in Italy requires travel between project sites nationally and regionally.

You will report to the Senior Director of Project Management and Implementation and lead a team of five direct reports, overseeing multi-site data centre delivery. The position emphasizes end-to-end project management, from mobilisation to handover, with responsibilities spanning design alignment,

Competenze

• 12+ years' experience in data centre project management and implementation.
• At least 4 years at Director level.
• Proven track record delivering large scale, complex data centre projects.
• Strong understanding of data centre infrastructure and industry standards.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

Mansioni

• Lead end-to-end implementation of data centre projects from mobilisation through construction, commissioning and handover.
• Ensure alignment with design, Employer's Requirements, client governance, contractual obligations and local authority requirements.
• Oversee project and construction activities across multiple sites, delivering on quality, safety, schedule and cost targets.
• Coordinate internal stakeholders and external contractors/vendors across functions.
• Chair project, site and progress meetings and provide clear direction.
• Manage project risks, variations and claims with commercial and contracts teams.
• Oversee commissioning, testing and readiness reviews for uptime standards.
• Drive handover to Operations including documentation and O&M manuals.
• Lead general contractors, subcontractors and consultants; manage prequalification and evaluation.
• Manage budgets, variations and expenditures to protect financial performance.
• Coordinate with authorities for approvals and report project status weekly.

Conoscenze

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Negotiation

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 in Italy requires travel between project sites nationally and regionally.

You will report to the Senior Director of Project Management and Implementation and lead a team of five direct reports, overseeing multi-site data centre delivery. The position emphasizes end-to-end project management, from mobilisation to handover, with responsibilities spanning design alignment,