Project Manager - Data Centers

We are looking for a Project Manager to lead the development, construction, and commissioning of electrical and utilities infrastructure for a new data centre in Italy. This role will also support business development and strategic initiatives related to project development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead energy & utilities projects from concept to delivery, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Coordinate with engineers, contractors, stakeholders, and utility providers for HV/MV infrastructure.
• Supervise the design and construction of substations and power lines, ensuring timely delivery within budget.
• Manage resources, budgets, schedules, and quality control processes.
• Track project progress, conduct regular meetings, and elevate issues as necessary.
• Negotiate contracts and bids with contractors, developers, and consultants.
• Support site due diligence activities and resolve factors impacting project handover.
• Review deliverables, raise queries, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Prepare progress reports to support decision-making and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Industrial, Energy Engineering, or a related field.
• Advanced knowledge of HV/MV electrical systems and Italian electricity regulations; experience in other European markets is a plus.
• 3+ years’ experience working with DSOs, TSO, suppliers, or utilities.
• Proven experience in planning, design, permitting, and construction of HV/MV substations and underground power lines.
• Familiarity with power line concessions, interconnection agreements, and utility operating models in Italy.
• Experience with data centre clients is an advantage.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Proactive, autonomous, flexible, and commercially astute.
• Fluent in Italian and English.

If you’re interested to lead complex, high-impact projects in Italy’s energy and data centre sector, contributing to the country’s infrastructure growth and innovation, apply today!