Project Director
Pubblicato il 30-08-2026 - JDL Recruitment in Roma
JDL Recruitment are excited to be partnering with a leading data centre developer as they look to expand their team with a Project Director in Milan .
This is a permanent position based in Italy, with travel required between project sites nationally and across the region as needed. The role reports into the Senior Director of Project Management and Implementation and leads a team of five direct reports, with a competitive package on offer.
Responsibilities
Lead the end to end implementation of data centre projects from mobilisation through construction, commissioning and handover
Ensure alignment with approved design, Employer's Requirements, client governance, contractual obligations and local authority requirements
Oversee project and construction activities across multiple sites, holding delivery to quality, safety, schedule and cost targets
Coordinate internal stakeholders across Operations, IT, Security, Design and Planning alongside external contractors and vendors
Chair project, site and progress meetings, providing clear direction and resolving issues as they arise
Manage project and construction risks, variations and claims in coordination with commercial and contracts teams
Oversee commissioning, performance testing and readiness reviews, ensuring compliance with industry standards including Uptime Institute Tier requirements
Drive structured handover to Operations,
covering documentation, as builts, O&M; manuals and readiness sign off
Lead general contractors, subcontractors, vendors and consultants, including prequalification and technical evaluation
Manage budgets, site variations, resource allocation and expenditure to protect financial performance
Coordinate with local and international authorities to secure required approvals
Report weekly on project status to management
Requirements
12+ years' experience in data centre project management and implementation, with at least 4 years at Director level
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Master's degree preferred
Proven track record delivering large scale, complex data centre implementation projects
Strong understanding of data centre infrastructure including servers, storage, network systems, cooling, power management and security
Expertise across design review, project management, construction and commissioning, with familiarity of Uptime Institute Tier standards
Knowledge of industry compliance and local and international standards
Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills
Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects without compromising delivery or quality
Strong organisational and planning skills
Proficiency in English and Italian