Senior Project Manager - Spain

€60k - 80k per year

PermanentDigital InfrastructureEuropeHybridMadridejos, Castile La Mancha, Spain

Project Manager – Data Center / Critical Infrastructure (Spain)

We are building more than just data centers – we are creating sustainable digital ecosystems that empower communities and businesses across Southern Europe. Our mission is to establish a network of premium, regionally distributed data centers in digitally strategic cities. We serve a wide range of clients, including manufacturing companies, financial institutions, large local and multinational enterprises, hyperscalers, and IT service providers.

We are looking for a Project Manager in Spain to ensure the successful delivery of complex data center projects from conception through commissioning and handover, meeting technical, financial, and operational goals.

Your Role and Responsibilities

  • Project Leadership: Lead all phases of data center projects, including technical due diligence, initial feasibility studies, design, construction, commissioning, and final handover. Ensure flexibility and scalability of design and construction based on emerging technologies.

  • Project Management: Develop and oversee detailed project schedules, budgets, and resource plans, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery.

  • Project Consultation: Advise the internal leadership team on project strategy, procurement, and risk management, serving as the primary point of contact throughout the project life cycle.

  • Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with internal and external teams such as Engineering, IT, and Real Estate, as well as architects and contractors, to ensure alignment across stakeholders and seamless delivery of project milestones.

  • Governance & Compliance: Establish and enforce project governance, ensuring compliance with permitting and local regulations, processes, and quality control systems to meet technical and safety standards.

  • Risk & Performance Monitoring: Track project performance through KPIs, manage risks proactively, and provide transparent and timely reporting on progress and financials.

  • Continuous Improvement: Drive process optimization and adopt emerging technologies to enhance project outcomes and efficiency. Stay updated on industry trends and proactively support innovation initiatives.

What You Bring

  • Experience: Minimum 5–7 years managing large-scale, complex data center or critical infrastructure projects.

  • Language Skills: Fluent in English and Spanish; Portuguese is a plus.

  • Technical Proficiency: Strong understanding of MEP systems and large-scale construction practices.

  • Leadership & Communication: Proven ability to lead diverse teams and manage high-level stakeholders with clear, effective communication.

  • Project Management Skills: Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver results under tight deadlines; expertise in cost analysis, contract negotiation, and risk management.

  • Mobility: Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time for project oversight.

  • Global Perspective: International project experience is a plus.

  • Organizational Skills: Highly detail-oriented with a structured and strategic approach to project execution.

  • Team Spirit: A collaborative mindset grounded in trust and respect.

  • Reliability: Accountable, dedicated, and open to personal growth and change.

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