Project Manager - data centres

Project Manager - data centres

Wokingham / Hybrid - 50% onsite

6 months contract

385 per day inside ir35

Active SC clearance

We are looking for an experienced Data Centre Project Manager to support a critical infrastructure programme involving the physical audit and assessment of multiple data centre environments.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a significant programme of work, coordinating audit activities and gathering key infrastructure information to support a major infrastructure transformation programme.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate physical audits of data centre facilities and associated infrastructure.

• Develop and manage project plans, schedules, milestones and delivery reporting.

• Coordinate technical teams, operational stakeholders, suppliers and third-party partners.

• Track project progress, risks, issues, dependencies and actions.

• Manage project governance, stakeholder communications and status reporting.

• Ensure accurate audit documentation and findings are captured.

• Coordinate site access, audit logistics and resource requirements.

• Support recommendations and future transition planning arising from audit findings.

Key Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience managing infrastructure, technology or data centre projects.

• Experience coordinating physical audits, asset discovery or infrastructure assessments.

• Strong project planning, delivery and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to coordinate multiple technical and operational teams.

• Experience working within structured project delivery environments.

• Excellent communication, organisation and reporting skills.

Desirable Experience:

• Previous experience within Critical National Infrastructure (CNI).

• Knowledge of data centre facilities, physical infrastructure and operational processes.

• Experience supporting large-scale infrastructure transformation, migration or consolidation programmes.

• Experience working within regulated or highly secure environments.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Active SC Security Clearance.

• Ability to attend the Wokingham office and relevant site locations approximately 2 days per week.

The Opportunity

This role would suit a proactive, hands-on Project Manager who can quickly integrate into a complex programme, bring structure to multiple workstreams and coordinate technical and operational teams to deliver a comprehensive data centre audit.