Data Centre Project Manager

Insight Global; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global are seeking a Data Center Project Manager for a leading construction and infrastructure organisation delivering large-scale digital infrastructure projects. This on-site role is based in Warsaw, Poland.

The successful candidate will act as the investor's representative through the full lifecycle of data centre developments, from planning through construction, commissioning and handover, overseeing schedule, budget, scope and risk.

Qualifications

• Fluent Polish and English communication skills.
• Degree in Construction, Engineering, Infrastructure, or a related technical discipline.
• Understanding of data centre operations and the full project lifecycle.
• Strong knowledge of construction regulations, permitting, planning, and environmental requirements.
• Experience managing project budgets, CAPEX, cash flow, schedules, and reporting.
• Ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams including designers, contractors, suppliers, technical specialists, and infrastructure stakeholders.
• Experience managing project risks, stakeholder relationships, and contractual obligations.
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead data centre construction and development projects on behalf of the investor.
• Manage project scope, programme, budget, risk, and delivery performance.
• Coordinate designers, contractors, consultants, suppliers, and technical teams.
• Oversee project reporting, governance, and management dashboards.
• Ensure compliance with business requirements, local regulations, and industry standards.
• Support utility and infrastructure planning, particularly power supply requirements.
• Represent the investor throughout the construction process and on-site activities.
• Monitor contractor performance and contractual commitments.
• Coordinate owner's supervision teams and project stakeholders.
• Identify, manage, and mitigate project risks while ensuring successful project delivery.

Skills

Polish fluency

English fluency

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Decision making

Team coordination

Data centre operations

Budget management

Contract management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction/Engineering/Infrastructure

Tools

PMP

PRINCE2

Job description

Insight Global are seeking a Data Center Project Manager for a leading construction and infrastructure organisation delivering large-scale digital infrastructure projects.

This position requires on-site work, based in Warsaw, Poland.

The successful candidate will act as the investor's representative throughout the full lifecycle of data centre developments, from initial planning and feasibility through construction, commissioning, and operational handover. This is a senior construction-focused project management role responsible for overseeing schedule, budget, scope, risk, stakeholder management, and multidisciplinary delivery teams across complex mission-critical facilities.

Must-Have Requirements Include:

• Fluent Polish and English communication skills.
• Degree in Construction, Engineering, Infrastructure, or a related technical discipline.
• Understanding of data centre operations and the full project lifecycle.
• Strong knowledge of construction regulations, permitting, planning, and environmental requirements.
• Experience managing project budgets, CAPEX, cash flow, schedules, and reporting.
• Ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams including designers, contractors, suppliers, technical specialists, and infrastructure stakeholders.
• Experience managing project risks, stakeholder relationships, and contractual obligations.
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Plusses Include:

• Knowledge of electrical power infrastructure and utility procurement within data centre environments.
• Investor-side or owner's representative project management experience.
• PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certification.
• Experience overseeing project commissioning and startup activities.
• Previous exposure to mission-critical, hyperscale, or digital infrastructure developments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead data centre construction and development projects on behalf of the investor.
• Manage project scope, programme, budget, risk, and delivery performance.
• Coordinate designers, contractors, consultants, suppliers, and technical teams.
• Oversee project reporting, governance, and management dashboards.
• Ensure compliance with business requirements, local regulations, and industry standards.
• Support utility and infrastructure planning, particularly power supply requirements.
• Represent the investor throughout the construction process and on-site activities.
• Monitor contractor performance and contractual commitments.
• Coordinate owner's supervision teams and project stakeholders.
• Identify, manage, and mitigate project risks while ensuring successful project delivery.