Project Director - Data Centre Programme - Milan

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  • Milano
  • 120.000-125.000 € all'anno
  • Tempo indeterminato
  • Full time
  • 18 giorni fa
Project Director – Data Centre Programme – Milan€120,000 – €125,000 + Package | Permanent (Contract Option Available) | Mission-Critical Programme | Pre-Construction FocusWe are seeking a highly experienced Project Director to lead the pre-construction delivery of a major data centre project in Milan, acting as the senior client-side figure during design, planning, procurement, and strategy.This role suits a consultancy-trained professional with a strong track record in mission-critical, technology, or complex infrastructure builds — ideally from a PQS, PM, or client advisory background. This is a multi-year programme where you’ll guide project setup, stakeholder governance, cost, and delivery structure before construction begins.Long-term project. Permanent preferred, but open to contract.Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead and oversee all pre-construction activity including planning, commercial strategy, procurement, and risk
  • Act as the senior client-side liaison between developers, funders, contractors, and internal stakeholders
  • Build, mentor, and manage the consultant team across design, cost, and scheduling functions
  • Report directly to the client’s executive leadership, guiding strategic decisions and project positioning
  • Manage design development, tendering, and early-stage contractor engagement
  • Establish delivery KPIs, project controls, and reporting procedures
Candidate Requirements:
  • Minimum 10+ years in a senior PM or Director role within client-side consultancy or cost/project management firm
  • Proven experience leading large-scale real estate, technology, or mission-critical developments
  • Expert understanding of project lifecycles, from pre-construction to mobilisation
  • Strong commercial, contractual, and stakeholder management skills
  • Capable of leading multidisciplinary teams and aligning multiple workstreams
  • Degree-qualified; chartership preferred (RICS, APM, CIOB, etc.)
  • Fluent English essential; Italian a bonus
What’s On Offer:
  • €120,000 – €125,000 base salary + Travel + Accommodation + €1,200 Net Living Allowance + (or flexible day rate for contractors)
  • Key leadership role on a flagship data centre project
  • Work with an established and respected client team
  • Milan-based, long-term strategic delivery role
  • Career-defining opportunity in a rapidly growing sector

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