Project Manager

3 weeks ago

Slough, Slough, United Kingdom VIRTUS Data Centres Full time
About VIRTUS Data Centres

VIRTUS Data Centres is the UK's fastest-growing data centre provider, owning, designing, building, and operating the country's most efficient and flexible data centres. Our purpose is to serve humanity by being an active participant in the 4th Industrial Revolution. We aim to consistently exceed our customers' expectations through innovative high-quality solutions and services. We employ intelligent thinkers with positive attitudes who add to the quality of our customer proposition and business.

Job Summary

The role of the Project Manager is to take full ownership and responsibility of all elements of the project management process from inception through to implementation, delivery, and final sign-off. All projects are required to be delivered in accordance with the VIRTUS project management process to agreed timescales, budgeted costs, and required quality levels. As a Project Manager, you will be required to support the project delivery team with day-to-day issues, remove blockages to progress, and regularly report to the Project Director on progress.

Key Responsibilities
  • Act as the Project Manager for construction works across the portfolio of VIRTUS Data Centre projects.
  • Management of Health and Safety of the works across all Data Centre projects.
  • Ensuring that the project scope is clearly defined, capturing the objectives and project brief, minimising variations, scope creep, and cost increases.
  • Coordination of works to ensure timely delivery of the project, including liaison with the construction team, contractors, external resources, and the site FM team.
  • Preparation, submission, and tracking of all necessary changes via SNOW and acquiring approval and sign-off via the CAB for works to proceed.
  • Responsible for ensuring completion of final commissioning with support from specialist teams (external or internal) before handover to the Operations Team.
  • Preparation of snagging lists and management of closing out of items.
  • Formal handover to VIRTUS Operations team at project completion.
  • Providing Project Management support on any additional works carried out on other sites where necessary.
  • Management of project costs in line with an approved business case.
  • Regular reporting on the progress of the project to the Project Director.
  • Management of external consultants and third-party supply partners required to deliver the project.
  • Liaison with and progress reporting to VIRTUS Customers and the Project Director.
  • Obtaining quotes from 3rd parties and raising internal Purchase Requisition.


What Success Looks Like

In 12 months, success looks like:
  • Projects delivered on time and budget.
  • Customer success/feedback gathered and results collated to show continuous improvement over the period.
  • Adherence to all aspects of the Project PMO.
  • ALL Project PMO audits to achieve a minimum score of 75%.
  • ALL Project Health & Safety audits to achieve a minimum score of 80%.
  • No incidents or accidents on any project for the period.
  • Timesheet and project tracker to be updated weekly on all projects and demands.
  • Weekly status updates to be completed on all projects and demands.


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.
  • PRINCE2, APM, or other Project Management certification preferred.
  • Proven Project Management skills in a technical environment.
  • Demonstrable experience in managing budgets and financial tracking.
  • Demonstrable experience in delivering projects to client satisfaction.
  • Good working knowledge of MS Office and MS Project.
  • Able to understand, manage, and track project schedules.
  • Demonstrable change management skills.
  • Experience in a technical trade qualification in engineering (critical environments or other sector) would be an advantage.
  • Skilled in the identification, analysis, and management of project risks.
  • Able to effectively manage project issues to successful closure.
  • Is experienced in delivering set project quality criteria.


Key Behaviours

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to communicate effectively with key stakeholders from VIRTUS, contractors, and customers on specific tasks. A competent manager of virtual teams (internal and external) in a matrix-managed environment. Organised and able to remain calm and focused under pressure. Highly motivated with a can-do attitude. Works well as an individual and within a team. Demonstrates a high level of integrity with an approachable demeanour. Shows assertiveness in managing conflict and can find inventive solutions that lead to mutually beneficial outcomes. Able to recognise constraints on stakeholders and use own initiative to proactively develop solutions. Identifies areas for improvement and acts upon them. Anticipates internal and external issues that may impact on the project. Ability to lead through influence and empower stakeholders to make challenging decisions. Promotes a culture of continuous improvement, willing to demonstrate adaptability when change is necessary, and able to actively involve those affected by change. Confidently facilitates meetings to encourage input from all participants to ensure all viewpoints are aired and considered. Strong negotiation skills and confidence in challenging stakeholders to resolve conflicting priorities to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes. Identifies and breaks down barriers to success while considering longer-term implications of decisions made. Adheres to the escalation process, highlighting early warnings to senior management while also maintaining personal accountability. Keen to contribute to developing best practices within the Project Management team.

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