Head of Data Centre Projects/Programme Management

Job Title: Head of Data Centre Programme Delivery
Regular travel across the UK

About the Organisation

We are a leading UK provider of digital and critical infrastructure, supporting businesses and service providers with resilient, secure, and sustainable data centre and connectivity solutions. Operating a geographically distributed portfolio of data centres, we enable organisations to deploy applications and services close to users, supporting innovation, performance, and growth.

Our teams work across multiple UK locations and bring deep expertise in infrastructure delivery, operations, and customer outcomes.

Job Purpose and Opportunity

The organisation is entering a period of significant growth, driven by increased demand for distributed infrastructure, technology evolution, and portfolio expansion. Substantial investment is being made in data centre capacity, resilience, efficiency, and sustainability.

This is a strategically important leadership role responsible for overseeing the delivery of major data centre investment and transformation programmes. Acting as a bridge between Technology, Operations, and Commercial functions, the Head of Data Centre Programme Delivery ensures that strategic design intent is translated into operationally ready, safe, and sustainable outcomes.

The role requires strong experience in leading complex infrastructure programmes, ideally within data centres, critical systems, utilities, or similarly regulated environments. You will bring strong stakeholder management, commercial awareness, and the ability to coordinate design, delivery, and operations to achieve defined business outcomes.

Package

• Monday to Friday - 37.5 hours

• Salary up-to £110,000 + 10% Bonus
• Private Medical Care
• Salary Sacrifice EV Car Scheme
• Healthcare plan
• Optional enrolment in the Cycle to work and Electrical Vehicle schemes
• Death in Service benefit (4x annual salary)
• Access to Retail Discount Programme
• Access to Assistance Programme
• Up to 5% matching employer's pension contribution.
• Birthday leave
• Annual Well-being day (Company wide)
• 2 paid charity/community days per year
• Long service awards
• Regional socials and Christmas party
• Complimentary breakfast items onsit

Key Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and direction for major data centre development and transformation programmes across multiple regions and sites.

• Structure the capital investment roadmap into a coherent, risk-managed portfolio of programmes and projects with clear governance and objectives.

• Lead end-to-end programme execution, ensuring alignment between design standards, commercial priorities, and operational readiness.

• Integrate multiple delivery streams, including construction, engineering, technology upgrades, client migrations, and operational enablement.

• Engage early in design processes to ensure operational input on buildability, maintainability, and lifecycle performance.

• Translate technical standards and design intent into executable delivery plans.

• Establish feedback loops from live programmes to drive continuous improvement in standards and delivery approaches.

• Ensure all programmes deliver fully operational environments with appropriate documentation, testing, and training.

• Maintain compliance with health, safety, resilience, and sustainability requirements throughout delivery and handover.

• Implement consistent programme governance, ensuring transparency, accountability, and effective control.

• Maintain portfolio-level visibility of risk, dependencies, and resource demand.

• Provide clear, concise reporting to senior leadership on progress, risks, and outcomes.

• Manage programme budgets, forecasts, and cost performance, ensuring value for money and adherence to procurement standards.

• Lead, develop, and mentor a team of programme and project professionals, fostering a culture of ownership and delivery excellence.

• Act as the primary point of accountability between Operations, Technology, Commercial teams, and external delivery partners.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Relevant professional development or academic qualifications in programme management, engineering, health and safety, or budget management.

• Recognised project or programme management qualification (e.g. MSP, APM, PRINCE2, or equivalent).

• Full UK driving licence.

Experience

• Proven experience leading complex, multi-site capital programmes in critical infrastructure environments (ideally data centres).

• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and external delivery partners.

• Strong background in governance, assurance, and compliance for safety, quality, and sustainability.

• Experience working closely with design and commercial stakeholders to align delivery with business priorities.

Competencies and Skills

• Strategic thinker with strong delivery focus and attention to detail.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills at all levels.

• Ability to influence and coordinate across functions and partners.

• Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving capabilities.

• Proactive, adaptable, and resilient under pressure.

• High standards of accountability, integrity, and professionalism.

Knowledge

• Strong understanding of data centre design, construction, and operations, including mechanical and electrical systems.

• Knowledge of UK health, safety, and environmental regulations, and relevant ISO standards (e.g. ISO 27001, 50001, 14001).

• Awareness of market trends in data centre infrastructure, sustainability, and emerging technologies.

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