Senior Data Centre Program Leader

Zutari; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Zutari is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead Data Centre projects within its Project Management Unit in Johannesburg. The role is the single point of accountability for project delivery performance, commercial outcomes, programme achievement and client satisfaction.

The successful candidate will work with the Design Manager, own the project as a whole, and ensure timely decisions, clear priorities, and appropriate resources to meet commitments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in engineering or related discipline.
• 10–15 years’ relevant experience, including at least 7 years as the accountable Project Manager.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary design teams in a consulting engineering environment.
• Experience delivering data centres or other mission-critical environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of Data Centre projects from pursuit to close-out.
• Develop and manage project programme, budget and resources.
• Manage risk, change control, quality and reporting.
• Coordinate with Design Manager and discipline leads on interfaces and delivery.
• Maintain client relationships and project governance forums.
• Escalate issues with clear options and recommendations.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (electrical, mechanical or civil), Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Built Environment or a related discipline.

Tools

Microsoft 365

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Zutari is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead Data Centre projects within its Project Management Unit in Johannesburg. The role is the single point of accountability for project delivery performance, commercial outcomes, programme achievement and client satisfaction.

The successful candidate will work with the Design Manager, own the project as a whole, and ensure timely decisions, clear priorities, and appropriate resources to meet commitments.