Senior Data Center Projects Manager (Power & Global)

FairPlay Engineering; Den Haag; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

FairPlay Engineering is looking for a Senior Project Manager to lead data centre power distribution projects from design through commissioning. You will coordinate cross-functional teams worldwide and manage scope, budget, schedule, quality and safety to meet customer expectations.

The role requires 7+ years in project management within electrical engineering, strong leadership, and fluency in English (Dutch a plus). International travel of 25–40% is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of experience as a Project Manager within electrical engineering, power distribution, or industrial infrastructure projects.
• Solid understanding of low-voltage and medium-voltage power distribution systems.
• Experience managing project scope, budgets, schedules, risks, and quality requirements.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to coordinate multidisciplinary and international project teams.
• Experience leading projects through manufacturing, installation, testing, and commissioning phases.
• Strong knowledge of safety regulations, HSE standards, and safe project execution practices.
• PMP, IPMA, or equivalent project management certification.
• Fluent English language skills, both written and spoken, Dutch language skills are considered an advantage.
• Willingness to travel internationally on a regular basis (25-40%)

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of low- and medium-voltage power distribution projects for data centres.
• Act as primary contact for customers and stakeholders; oversee scope, budget, planning, quality, safety and risk management.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary and international project teams across multiple countries; ensure safe and efficient execution.
• Support factory and site activities; drive project milestones from order intake through final completion.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Safety compliance

PMP/IPMA certification

English fluency

Dutch language advantage

International collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or related technical discipline

Job description

FairPlay Engineering is looking for a Senior Project Manager to lead data centre power distribution projects from design through commissioning. You will coordinate cross-functional teams worldwide and manage scope, budget, schedule, quality and safety to meet customer expectations.

The role requires 7+ years in project management within electrical engineering, strong leadership, and fluency in English (Dutch a plus). International travel of 25–40% is required.