Director of Data Centre Project Management Consultancy

PM Group is a leading International engineering, architecture, project and construction management firm. With a network of offices in Europe, Asia and the US and a multi-discipline team of 3,800+ people, we deliver complex, capital projects in the life sciences, food and beverages, mission critical/ICT, advanced manufacturing, energy and environmental sectors.

PM Group is seeking a visionary and dynamic leader to spearhead our Data Centre Project Management Consultancy (PMC) business across EMEA. This is a unique opportunity to shape and grow a new division at the forefront of mission-critical infrastructure, delivering for the best DC clients in Europe.

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement strategies to drive the growth and delivery of PM Group's datacentre PMC business, ensuring consistency, innovation, and operational excellence across all projects.
• Program & Project Oversight: Oversee multiple large-scale datacentre projects, ensuring on-time, on-budget, and high-quality delivery. Sponsor and coordinate specific programs and projects, maintaining rigorous governance and reporting standards.
• Team Building & Development: Source, attract, and mentor top talent. Build high-performing, collaborative teams and foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement. Develop and implement training and growth programs for PMC personnel.
• Client & Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and partners. Support business development initiatives, including proposals and "win strategies" for strategic opportunities and new markets.
• Safety & Quality Leadership: Champion PM Group's safety culture and Living Safety Program. Lead by example in promoting health, safety, wellbeing, and a strong QA/QC culture.
• Risk & Compliance Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate risks across the PMC portfolio. Ensure compliance with local regulations, industry standards, and sustainability goals.
• Commercial & Supply Chain Management: Develop and manage project budgets, contracts, and resources. Lead initiatives to grow PM Group's network of partners and contractors in key regional markets.
• Innovation & Technology: Drive the adoption of emerging technologies and best practices to enhance project delivery and mission-critical operations.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field.
• 15–20 years' experience in industrial construction or advanced technology sectors, with a strong track record in datacentre project delivery from feasibility through commissioning.
• Deep expertise in project controls, commercial management, and contract negotiation.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex, multi-site programs.

Key Attributes

• Strategic thinker with a visionary approach to PMC services.
• Excellent communicator and client-facing leader.
• Results-oriented, with a focus on measurable outcomes and continuous improvement.
• Collaborative, adaptable, and resilient—able to inspire teams and navigate change.
• Passionate about technology and its potential to transform business operations.

Why Join PM Group? This is a rare opportunity to play a pivotal role in building a new datacentre division within a respected, global engineering firm. You'll have the autonomy to shape the business, the support of a world-class team, and the chance to deliver projects that set new standards for the industry.

Why PM Group? 

As an employee-owned company, we are inclusive, committed and driven. Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability are the heart of our new 2025 business strategy. Click here to read more in our Corporate Responsibility and Heath, Safety & Wellbeing Report 2022. 

Inclusion and Diversity are core to our culture and values. Wherever we work, we commit to a culture of mutual respect and belonging by building a truly inclusive workplace rich in diverse people, talents and ideas. Valuing the contributions of all our people and respecting individual differences will sustain our growth into the future. 

PM Group is committed to ensuring our hiring process is fair and accessible to all and will provide candidates with disabilities with reasonable accommodations required to participate in the recruitment process. If you require any assistance in this regard, please let us know.

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