Data Centre Project Manager - Onsite - Contract

apartmentHR Genie placeAuckland Park calendar_month2025/07/10

Our Client a Global tech firm is seeking a Data Centre Project Manager to join their team in Auckland Park (onsite) on a contact basis. They offer stability, growth, attractive rates and a great working environment.

Job Summary:

The Data Centre Infrastructure Project Manager is responsible for leading the planning, execution, and delivery of infrastructure projects within data centres. This includes overseeing hardware installations, network upgrades, cloud migrations, and ensuring compliance with security and regulatory standards.

The role requires strong technical knowledge, leadership, and stakeholder management skills to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to specification.

Responsibilities:

Manage the full lifecycle of infrastructure projects from initiation to closure.
Define project scope, goals, deliverables, and success criteria.
Coordinate installation of servers, storage, power, cooling, and network systems.
Oversee data centre expansions, migrations, and upgrades.
Develop and manage project budgets and schedules.
Track costs and ensure financial accountability.
Liaise with internal teams, vendors, and external clients.
Facilitate communication between technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Ensure adherence to data centre standards
Manage disaster recovery planning and security compliance.
Implement best practices for uptime, performance, and scalability.
Monitor project KPIs and report progress to leadership.

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
10 years of experience in infrastructure or data centre project management.
ITIL Foundation Certification
Strong MS Project skills
Excellent experience in SLDC methodologies, Agile, SCRUM, Waterfall

Skills

Data Centre Infrastructure: Understanding of power, cooling, cabling, and rack layouts.
IT Systems: Familiarity with servers, storage, networking, and virtualization.
Cloud & Hybrid Environments: Knowledge of AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity: Planning and implementation experience

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