Senior Project Manager (Data Centre Security)

Senior Project Manager (Data Centre Security)

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Posted Today by Cento Personnel Limited
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  • Job type Permanent
  • Job Location London
  • Salary £70k

Job Introduction

Senior Project Manager – Data Centre Security | £70,000-£80,000 + benefits | Fully remote, with frequent European travel About the company Our client is a global systems integrator delivering security, fire and life safety solutions to customers wo

Job Description

Senior Project Manager – Data Centre Security | £70,000-£80,000 + benefits | Fully remote, with frequent European travel

About the company

Our client is a global systems integrator delivering security, fire and life safety solutions to customers worldwide. Service sits at the heart of the business, and they have built a strong values-led culture with a reputation as an employer of choice. They are committed to inclusion and diversity and are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The role

As Senior Project Manager, you’ll lead the delivery of multi-million euro data centre security projects, managing your own portfolio while overseeing and developing a team of Project Managers. You’ll be the senior point of contact for customers, general contractors and stakeholders, taking ownership of escalations and overall customer satisfaction across your projects.

You’ll work alongside the commercial team during bids, providing technical input, then take full responsibility for delivery from project start through to final accounts. The role is fully remote but involves frequent travel and overnight stays across Europe.

Key responsibilities

  • Own the end-to-end execution of projects, including planning, scheduling, supply chain, contracts, cost control, variations, disputes and final accounts
  • Review proposals and bookings, qualify booked margin, and track estimated against actual costs using financial systems
  • Prepare revenue, invoicing and collections forecasts for yourself and the team, and keep accurate job cost and control records
  • Lead, coach and mentor Project Managers, Project Specialists, Engineers, Customer Support Specialists and Installers, including appraisals, performance management and recruitment
  • Manage the performance of subcontractors and local service partners
  • Meet regularly with customers to ensure quality installations, gather feedback and continuously improve satisfaction
  • Develop and improve processes and delivery strategies with the team and wider operations leadership
  • Communicate goals clearly to the team and represent the projects function across the wider business

What you’ll bring

  • At least two years’ experience as a Senior Project Manager, whether service, field or office-based
  • Background in electronic security or network/IT is preferred, and data centre experience would be a strong advantage
  • Proven people management experience, with strong leadership, team-building and mentoring skills
  • Strong financial and analytical ability, particularly around cost control
  • Excellent written and verbal communication, with a customer-first mindset
  • A proactive and adaptable approach, comfortable with changing priorities
  • Strong skills in Microsoft Outlook, Project, Excel, Word and PowerPoint
  • A degree or higher education qualification in Project Management
  • Relevant industry certifications, plus a full driving licence with a clean record
  • PMP/PMI certification is desirable but not essential

Why apply

This is a senior role with real ownership in one of the fastest-growing sectors in security. You’ll get the flexibility of remote working, the scale of a global business and the chance to shape and develop a high-performing projects team.

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