Senior Project Manager - Data Centres

Job Description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

A Little More About Your Role…

PMCM is our new project, cost and commercial management discipline that provides a range of project related services across multiple market sectors including buildings, transportation, energy and defence.

Reporting to the PMCM Buildings Group Director, the successful candidate will lead Project Management and set the direction for WSP’s PMCM activities in the Data Centre sector and will be the driving force on business development and project delivery.

The new appointee will use his or her own network to identify future opportunities, lead the client development and business growth capability, assist in the formulation of winning bids, and be closely involved in developing relationships with key clients. He or she will also be expected to take a lead role in delivering work and help establish and grow a PMCM Data Centre Project Management team that is industry recognised. As growth is firmly on the agenda, the individual will lead the development and implementation of the 3-year PMCM Data Centre Growth Strategy.

Responsibilities Include

Provide visible leadership in safety, health, and wellbeing, committed to a zero-harm culture;
Lead development, ongoing co-ordination and updates of 3-year Data Centre PMCM strategy.
Lead and champion PMCM Data Centre related Key Account Management
Lead PMCM Data Centre related Business Development - internal and Client facing.
Lead Strategic level bids and lead the initial phase of delivery.
Develop and lead the delivery of the full range of PMCM Services in the Data Centre Sector (Project Management, Cost Management and Project Controls) working in conjunction with PMCM service leads.

Skills / Experience

The ability to work closely with WSP colleagues and clients at a senior level.
Demonstrable PMCM Data Centre sector knowledge and experience at senior level and with a senior network.
Proven Key client management skills – able to develop/maintain excellent client relationships ensuring repeat business and continually improved client satisfaction.
The ability to think strategically and lead the development of strategy.
The ability to identify and develop business opportunities from initial discussions through to bid submissions and bid win.
The ability to demonstrate the ability to network and grow relationships in a complex organisation both internally and externally.
An understanding of all the services WSP can offer, and proactively integrate these for the best client delivery.

Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.

What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate…

The ability to be a confident leader with proven work winning and delivery experience in the Data Centre sector.
Flexibility, enthusiasm and commitment.
The ability to effectively engage others to achieve sector goals.
A hard-working self-starter with initiative, able to set own and sector priorities.
The ability to work in complex organisations in a team environment and develop relationships and rapport with external clients and internal colleagues.
Excellent communication and listening skills with the ability to influence and interact with people at all levels in a diplomatic and persuasive manner.
The ability to establish effective working relationships with executive stakeholders.
The ability to work at a strategic level as well as being ‘hands on’ when required.
Confident enough to be able to use their initiative – proven experience of making things happen.
Willingness to travel in the UK and internationally to meet client and project demands.
The ability to work with a considerable amount of complex and detailed information.
Professional manner and able to work effectively under pressure, supporting others to do the same.
Strong organisational skills – can effectively manage several projects concurrently, ensuring that all deadlines are met.
The ability to deal with conflicting priorities and to offer positive solutions.

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