Project Manager

About VIRTUS

VIRTUS Data Centres is the UKs fastest-growing data centre provider owning designing building and running some of the most efficient and adaptable data centres in the country. Our mission is to continually exceed customer expectations with cutting-edge high-quality solutions and services. We recruit bright positive people who enhance our customer offering and our business. We believe individual effort and initiative matter and we lean heavily on teamworkbecause our collective experience and knowledge are our biggest strengths.

Job Summary

As a Project Manager at VIRTUS you will oversee all phases of the project lifecyclefrom conception and planning through to implementation delivery and final sign-off. You will ensure that every project adheres to the VIRTUS PMO framework and meets its timeline budget and quality requirements. Your duties include day-to-day issue resolution removing obstacles that block progress and reporting regularly to the Project Director. You will also lead stakeholder communication (both internal and external) ensure successful handover to Operations and continuously promote health safety and best practices.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Act as the Project Manager for construction works across the portfolio of VIRTUS Data

Centre projects. Works will include the following:

Lead and manage construction-related works for VIRTUS data centre projects

coordinating contractors external teams and internal site teams

Maintain rigorous Health & Safety oversight across all project sites

Define project scope objectives and briefs; limit scope creep and variation to control costs

Produce maintain and track project plans programmes and deliverables in collaboration with design teams and external consultants

Manage formal change requests via SNOW and secure approvals through the Change Advisory Board (CAB) before proceeding with works

Oversee commissioning and snagging processes; ensure all final testing and specialist sign-offs are completed before handover to the Operations Team

Prepare and present weekly status reports to the Project Director; escalate risks and delays using the prescribed escalation path

Manage project finances in line with the approved business case; source review and approve quotes; raise purchase requisitions as needed

Act as the main point of contact for all project stakeholders (design construction customer operations) throughout the lifecycle

Ensure final handover is thorough that operational readiness is met and that any ongoing defects or items are closed out efficiently

Support additional works at other sites when required

Person Specification
Previous experience working within Data Centres and delivery of successful projects is
essential. The successful applicant will also have substantial Project Management
experience and a proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects. Previous Line
Management Experience is desirable.

Proven track record delivering data centre projects (or equivalent in
critical/high-availability environments)
Strong project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple projects
concurrently
Experience managing budgets financial tracking and delivering to client satisfaction
Proficiency with Microsoft Office especially Project or equivalent project scheduling
tools
Solid change management risk identification & resolution skills
Ability to define quality criteria and ensure work meets those standards

Key Personal Qualities & Behaviours
Clear and persuasive written and verbal communicator; confident engaging with
contractors customers design teams and internal stakeholders
Experience leading virtual and external teams in a matrixed organisation
Highly organised calm under pressure and able to maintain focus on priorities
Self-motivated proactive with a can do attitude
Integrity approachability and a collaborative mindset
Comfortable managing conflict negotiating difficult trade-offs and seeking win-win
outcomes
Always looking for process improvements; adaptable to change and able to lead others through it
Strong escalation discipline; brings issues early with possible solutions
Able to facilitate meetings effectively to ensure all voices are heard and decisions made

Additional Information
In line with VIRTUS Vetting Policy the successful applicant must be willing to undergo a BS7858 screening process.

VIRTUS is an equal opportunity employer. As part of our commitment to fight for equality we work to ensure a fair and consistent interview process. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to an inclusive work environment.

We reserve the right to close this post for applications should sufficient applications be received.

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