Project Director
Pubblicato il 31-08-2026 - 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.
ResponsibilitiesLead the end to end implementation of data centre projects from mobilisation through construction, commissioning and handoverEnsure alignment with approved design, Employer's Requirements, client governance, contractual obligations and local authority requirementsOversee project and construction activities across multiple sites, holding delivery to quality, safety, schedule and cost targetsCoordinate internal stakeholders across Operations, IT, Security, Design and Planning alongside external contractors and vendorsChair project, site and progress meetings, providing clear direction and resolving issues as they ariseManage project and construction risks, variations and claims in coordination with commercial and contracts teamsOversee commissioning, performance testing and readiness reviews, ensuring compliance with industry standards including Uptime Institute Tier requirementsDrive structured handover to Operations,
covering documentation, as builts, O&M; manuals and readiness sign offLead general contractors, subcontractors, vendors and consultants, including prequalification and technical evaluationManage budgets, site variations, resource allocation and expenditure to protect financial performanceCoordinate with local and international authorities to secure required approvalsReport weekly on project status to managementRequirements12+ years' experience in data centre project management and implementation, with at least 4 years at Director levelBachelor's degree in Engineering, Master's degree preferredProven track record delivering large scale, complex data centre implementation projectsStrong understanding of data centre infrastructure including servers, storage, network systems, cooling, power management and securityExpertise across design review, project management, construction and commissioning, with familiarity of Uptime Institute Tier standardsKnowledge of industry compliance and local and international standardsExcellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skillsAbility to manage multiple concurrent projects without compromising delivery or qualityStrong organisational and planning skillsProficiency in English and Italian