Lead the PMO for a data centre refresh and network infrastructure upgrade, ensuring adherence to governance frameworks and alignment with business objectives.
Programme Project Manager – Data Centre & Infrastructure
Clearance - Active SC Clearance
Job Type - Permanent or Contract
We are seeking a Programme Project Manager to lead the Project Management Office (PMO) for a large-scale data centre refresh and network infrastructure upgrade. This is a high-impact role within one of Europe’s most significant defence infrastructure programmes, requiring a strong engineering background and experience in managing complex, mission-critical projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the PMO function, establishing best practices and ensuring adherence to internal governance frameworks.
- Oversee programme-level processes, resource allocation, and governance, ensuring projects remain on track and within budget.
- Monitor and track project progress, ensuring alignment across multiple workstreams and escalating risks where necessary.
- Request and review reports and project documentation from workstream leads and project managers.
- Manage stakeholder communication and reporting at both programme and project levels, ensuring transparency and engagement with internal and external stakeholders.
- Align projects with overall business objectives, identifying opportunities for additional business development and strategic alignment.
Key Skills & Experience:
- Strong background in engineering, infrastructure, data centres, or cloud environments.
- Proven experience in leading a PMO within large-scale infrastructure or defence-related programmes.
- Expertise in programme governance, resource management, and risk mitigation.
- Ability to manage cross-functional teams and workstream leads in a complex technical environment.
- Experience working in secure, highly regulated environments (defence, nuclear, or government experience is desirable but not essential).
- Ex-military candidates with relevant project management experience are highly desirable.
- Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with the ability to drive business development opportunities where applicable.
This role presents a unique opportunity to contribute to a high-profile, mission-critical defence infrastructure programme, ensuring successful delivery and long-term impact.
Top Skills
Data Centre
Engineering
Infrastructure
Project Management
Risk Mitigation
Amber Labs London, England Office
London, United Kingdom
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