Site project Director - Italy
Pubblicato il 20-09-2026 - Khazna Data Centers in Pavia
Since 2012, Khazna has become the leading wholesale data center provider in the Middle East and North Africa, delivering reliable and scalable infrastructure to support the region’s growing digital ecosystem.
We are seeking a Site Project Director for leading and governing the Project delivery of the data centre projects across multiple geographies. The role provides end-to-end leadership across project management, construction, commissioning, and handover phases, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in compliance with approved design intent, client governance, and international standards. The role acts as the primary Project Management and Implementation authority, coordinating internal teams, contractors, consultants, and authorities to ensure consistent delivery outcomes across the international portfolio.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Lead and manage end-to-end implementation of the data centre projects from mobilization through construction, commissioning, and handover.
- Ensure alignment with approved design, Employer’s Requirements, client governance, contractual obligations and local authorities’ requirements.
- Translate project objectives into executable delivery plans across regions and sites.
- Oversee project and construction activities across different sites, ensuring adherence to quality, safety, schedule, and cost targets.
- Lead coordination between internal stakeholders (Operations, IT, Security, Design and Planning) and external contractors and vendors.
- Chair regular project, site, and progress meetings; provide clear direction and issue resolution.
- Manage project and construction risks, variations, and claims in coordination with commercial and contracts teams.
- Oversee commissioning activities, performance testing, and readiness reviews to ensure operational requirements are met.
QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, (Master’s degree preferred).
- 10 + years of experience in Data Centre’s Project Management and implementation, with at least 7 years in Director role.
- Strong understanding of Data Centers infrastructure, including servers, storage, network systems, cooling, power management, and security.
- Experience in Data Centers infrastructure mission critical project implementation and delivery
- Experience in data centers, mission-critical, industrial, or major infrastructure projects.
- Strong knowledge of HVAC, cooling systems, and mechanical installations.
- Experience in testing, commissioning, and project handover.
- Strong contractor management, technical review, and problem-solving skills.
- Effective planning, coordination, stakeholder management, and collaboration.
- Strong focus on quality, safety, and results.