Datacentre Project Manager

This role focuses on managing and coordinating network deployment projects within fast-moving, technically complex datacentre environments in Slough or Acton. You will serve as a central point of coordination between onsite technicians, network teams, vendors and wider stakeholders, ensuring that all deployment activities are effectively planned, communicated and delivered. The position is offered on a 3 to 6 month contract, with the potential to develop into a longer-term or permanent opportunity depending on experience and business needs.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate datacentre network deployment projects from planning through to delivery.
• Act as a key point of contact between datacentre technicians, network teams, vendors and relevant stakeholders.
• Support detailed deployment planning across the datacentre environment, ensuring activities are properly scheduled and resourced.
• Coordinate cable management activities, including tracking dependencies and ensuring alignment with overall project plans.
• Manage third-party vendors, ensuring their activities remain aligned with project requirements, timelines and quality standards.
• Track project progress, risks, issues, dependencies and delivery requirements, and take proactive action to keep work on track.
• Provide clear, regular communication and status updates to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Work closely with onsite technical teams to coordinate deployment activity and resolve any operational challenges.
• Support delivery within a fast-moving, complex datacentre environment, maintaining high standards of organisation and control.

• Minimum 2 to 3 years' project management experience within a datacentre environment.
• Strong technical understanding of datacentre infrastructure and operations.
• Proven experience supporting or managing datacentre deployments.
• Knowledge of network deployment and associated infrastructure within datacentre settings.
• experience with vendor management, including coordination of third-party suppliers.
• Solid understanding of datacentre cable management practices and dependencies.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Confidence in coordinating across technical teams, suppliers and wider stakeholders in a complex environment.
• Ability to operate effectively within a fast-paced, technically demanding datacentre context.
• Previous datacentre experience, ideally in a delivery-focused role.

• Previous experience as a Senior Datacentre Technician or in a similar hands-on technical role.
• Exposure to modern datacentre technologies and infrastructure, including emerging solutions.
• Knowledge or exposure to GPU infrastructure and GPU-related deployments.
• Familiarity with liquid cooling technologies and their application in datacentre environments.
• experience progressing from a technical datacentre position into project or programme delivery.
• Ability to combine technical datacentre knowledge with strong project and stakeholder management capabilities.

You will work within one of the largest and most advanced cloud hyperscale environments, gaining exposure to cutting-edge datacentre technologies and complex deployment projects. The organisation offers the opportunity to shape high-impact initiatives and to develop your career, with the potential for longer-term or permanent employment for high-performing individuals. You will collaborate with skilled technical teams and vendors in a culture that values expertise, clear communication and effective delivery.

Work Environment

The role is based in modern datacentre facilities in Slough or Acton, working within a fast-moving and technically complex environment. You will be closely involved with network deployment activities, cable management and infrastructure projects, including exposure to GPU and liquid cooling technologies. The work requires regular coordination with onsite technical teams, network specialists and vendors, and involves managing multiple concurrent projects in a dynamic setting. Working patterns align with project and operational needs, with a focus on maintaining high standards of organisation, safety and professionalism within the datacentre.

Location

Slough, UK

Rate/Salary

385.00 - 385.00 GBP Daily

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