Data Centre Project Manager | £60,000-£65,000 | Oxford

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager with a background in construction to join our clients team.

This role focuses on delivering cutting-edge data centre facilities for global, high-profile clients. Operating internationally, the organisation specialises in designing and building advanced infrastructure to meet the evolving demands of modern technology environments.

You will play a pivotal role in leading projects to construct or refurbish data centre facilities, ensuring they meet precise design specifications, are delivered on schedule, and remain within budget.

As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for driving project success from start to finish - coordinating planning, execution, and delivery. You will manage risks effectively, maintain clear and detailed progress reporting, and ensure alignment with stakeholder expectations throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver project plans, adjusting as required to meet evolving needs
• Maintain task trackers for follow-up actions and recommendations
• Produce and manage acceptance records in line with ITP plans
• Create project initiation documentation for approval
• Review and manage quality and risk registers
• Develop communication, risk, and quality management strategies
• Identify resource requirements and assign responsibilities
• Oversee day-to-day project operations
• Ensure all project documentation is accurate, current, and properly stored
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders to ensure successful delivery
• Manage budgets, forecasts, and financial performance, addressing any variances
• Work with design and installation teams to produce work packages
• Liaise with stakeholders to gather requirements and assess feasibility
• Maintain daily project logs and lessons learned records
• Review and approve quality plans
• Produce exception plans when required
• Deliver project checkpoint reports, monitor progress, and implement contingency plans
• Prepare highlight reports, final project reports, and customer satisfaction surveys

Skills & Knowledge

• Strong interpersonal and leadership abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Proficient in Microsoft Project

Qualifications & Requirements

• Working knowledge of PRINCE2 project methodology
• Full, clean driving licence
• Willingness to travel internationally
• Flexibility to work away from home when required

About the Organisation

Operating at the forefront of data centre design and construction, the organisation is focused on meeting the rapidly changing needs of the industry. It delivers high-performance computing (HPC) solutions, supporting clients as they transition across cloud, edge, and hybrid service models.

There is a strong emphasis on understanding emerging technologies and maintaining up-to-date expertise in both data centre infrastructure and security. The team is committed to delivering services with integrity, adaptability, and technical excellence.

Continuous learning is highly valued, with investment in training and development to ensure team members remain industry-leading professionals. The organisation is actively involved in the global data centre community, regularly participating in international events and knowledge-sharing initiatives.

With extensive experience in high-performance computing environments, particularly within the European education and research sectors, the team delivers advanced HPC-as-a-Service platforms. In addition, it develops innovative modular and prefabricated data centre solutions engineered to meet exceptionally high performance standards.