At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and manage large-scale data centre projects across the UK and Europe.
- Company: Join a leading international consultancy with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working model, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth within a high-performing project controls team.
- Why this job: Drive impactful projects and enhance your leadership skills in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in PMO leadership and strong stakeholder management skills required.
The predicted salary is between 100000 - 110000 £ per year.
We are supporting a leading international consultancy in the appointment of a PMO Lead / Director to support the delivery of large-scale data centre projects across the UK and Europe. Based in London, this role offers a hybrid working model (typically 3 days in office/project, depending on programme requirements).
This is a senior leadership opportunity within a high performing project controls function, where you will play a key role in driving governance, improving programme performance, and supporting the successful delivery of complex, mission critical developments.
Responsibilities- PMO Governance & Framework Leadership: Establish, implement, and continuously refine PMO governance frameworks, processes, and controls across complex data centre programmes, ensuring consistency, compliance, and best practice delivery.
- Programme Controls & Performance Management: Lead integrated project controls across cost, schedule, risk, and change management, ensuring accurate baseline establishment and ongoing performance tracking across all phases of the project lifecycle.
- Stakeholder & Client Leadership: Act as a senior interface with clients and key stakeholders, leading workshops, presenting at executive level, and ensuring clear communication of project status, risks, and strategic outcomes.
- Reporting, Data & Digital Integration: Oversee the development of high-quality reporting outputs, including dashboard-style reporting (Excel/Power BI), ensuring data is translated into clear, actionable insights for decision-making.
- Team Leadership & Capability Development: Lead, mentor, and develop PMO and project controls teams, driving high performance, succession planning, and continuous improvement within a consultancy-led environment.
- Proven experience in a PMO Lead / Director or senior Project Controls role within large-scale construction or data centre projects.
- Strong understanding of full project lifecycle (design through commissioning) within a consultancy or client-facing environment.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage and influence at senior/executive level.
- Must have UK Passport or existing RTW in the UK.
PMO Lead - Data Centre - London - UK - 100,000 - 110,000 + Package - LJB Recruitment employer: LJB & Co
As a leading design consultancy in the pharmaceutical and life sciences sector, we offer an exceptional work environment that fosters innovation and professional growth. Our London location provides access to a vibrant industry network, while our commitment to employee development ensures clear pathways to leadership roles, including a defined route to Director. With competitive benefits such as private healthcare, a generous pension scheme, and a supportive culture, we empower our team to excel in their careers and make a meaningful impact in advanced manufacturing.
