Project Manager (Cabling/ICT Infrastructure)

TGS International Group; Porto; Presencial; EUR 45 000 - 65 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

A prominent project management firm seeks a Project Manager to oversee the end-to-end operational delivery of complex technical projects in Portugal. The ideal candidate will ensure adherence to safety and quality standards, manage risks, and maintain strong client relationships. Requirements include proven leadership in data centre and construction environments, with at least 5 years of relevant experience, and a recognized project management qualification. This full-time role emphasizes compliance, cost control, and project excellence.

Qualificações

• 5+ years in a comparable Project Manager role.
• Experience in data centre, construction, and M&E environments.
• High level of IT proficiency.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and deliver complex technical projects safely and effectively.
• Manage supply chain engagement and subcontractor performance.
• Maintain strong client relationships through effective communication.

Conhecimentos

Leadership and people management

Commercial awareness

Risk management

Communication skills

Data centre knowledge

Formação académica

Recognised project management qualification (PMP or equivalent)

Formal education in Project Management, Engineering, or related discipline

Ferramentas

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

Microsoft PowerPoint

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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This position is responsible for the end-to-end operational delivery of complex technical projects, ensuring safety, quality, commercial performance, and customer satisfaction from bid stage through to practical completion and close-out. The role requires strong leadership, commercial awareness, and technical credibility within data centre, fibre, and construction/M&E environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide visible leadership on Health & Safety, ensuring compliance with all statutory, corporate, and project-specific requirements.
• Deliver projects in line with established ISO standards, governance frameworks, and internal delivery processes.
• Support bid and pre-contract activities, contributing technical, commercial, and delivery input to ensure profitable and executable project awards.
• Lead pre-commencement planning, including scope validation, methodology review, resourcing, programme development, and risk assessment.
• Manage supply chain engagement, maintaining effective relationships with subcontractors and resolving issues through agreed escalation processes.
• Work closely with commercial functions to ensure subcontractor performance, contractual compliance, and cost control throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identify, manage, and mitigate project risks while recognising and maximising commercial opportunities.
• Lead multidisciplinary delivery teams, setting clear objectives, roles, and accountabilities, and managing performance accordingly.
• Ensure all works are delivered safely, to specification, and in line with agreed programmes.
• Provide accurate and timely customer-facing progress reports using approved reporting tools and formats.
• Prepare internal management reports, cost/value reconciliations, programme forecasts, and contract reviews with a focus on accuracy and integrity.
• Maintain strong client relationships through clear communication, expectation management, and delivery excellence.
• Lead projects through to successful completion, including defect resolution, documentation handover, and formal close‑out.
• Act as a subject matter expert within relevant technical or sector disciplines.
• Conduct performance reviews, mentoring, and development planning for direct reports.
• Represent the organisation professionally with clients, partners, and stakeholders.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and comply with all data protection and information security requirements.

Key Qualifications

• Extensive experience delivering fibre network installations and associated infrastructure works.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a comparable Project Manager role.
• Strong background in data centre, construction, and M&E environments.
• Demonstrable leadership and people management capability.
• Proven commercial awareness, including profit & loss, cost control, and risk management.
• Experience working on international projects or within global delivery environments.
• High level of IT proficiency, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, and PowerPoint.
• Recognised project management qualification (PMP or equivalent).
• Formal education in Project Management, Engineering, or a related discipline (or significant equivalent trade experience).
• Data centre‑specific certification or proven delivery experience in mission‑critical environments.
• Valid industry and safety certifications (e.g. SMSTS, IOSH Managing Safely, CSCS, ECS).

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Project Management and Information Technology

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting, Telecommunications, and Building Construction