Project Director
Pubblicato il 31-08-2026 - JDL Recruitment in Varese
pbJDL Recruitment /b are excited to be partnering with a leading data centre developer as they look to expand their team with a bProject Director /b in bMilan /b. /ppbr/ppThis 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. /ppbr/ppbResponsibilities /b /ppbr/pulliLead the end to end implementation of data centre projects from mobilisation through construction, commissioning and handover /liliEnsure alignment with approved design, Employer's Requirements, client governance, contractual obligations and local authority requirements /liliOversee project and construction activities across multiple sites, holding delivery to quality, safety, schedule and cost targets /liliCoordinate internal stakeholders across Operations, IT, Security, Design and Planning alongside external contractors and vendors /liliChair project, site and progress meetings, providing clear direction and resolving issues as they arise /liliManage project and construction risks, variations and claims in coordination with commercial and contracts teams /liliOversee commissioning, performance testing and readiness reviews, ensuring compliance with industry standards including Uptime Institute Tier requirements /liliDrive structured handover to Operations,
covering documentation, as builts, OM manuals and readiness sign off /liliLead general contractors, subcontractors, vendors and consultants, including prequalification and technical evaluation /liliManage budgets, site variations, resource allocation and expenditure to protect financial performance /liliCoordinate with local and international authorities to secure required approvals /liliReport weekly on project status to management /li /ulpbr/ppbRequirements /b /ppbr/pulli12+ years' experience in data centre project management and implementation, with at least 4 years at Director level /liliBachelor's degree in Engineering, Master's degree preferred /liliProven track record delivering large scale, complex data centre implementation projects /liliStrong understanding of data centre infrastructure including servers, storage, network systems, cooling, power management and security /liliExpertise across design review, project management, construction and commissioning, with familiarity of Uptime Institute Tier standards /liliKnowledge of industry compliance and local and international standards /liliExcellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills /liliAbility to manage multiple concurrent projects without compromising delivery or quality /liliStrong organisational and planning skills /liliProficiency in English and Italian /li /ulpbr/p