Johannesburg: Data Center Project Manager posted by Future Africa Consulting (Pty)Ltd

We are seeking a Data Center Project Manager to lead the planning, execution, and delivery of critical data center projects including construction, expansion, upgrades, and migrations.

This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of infrastructure transformation in a fast-paced, high-impact environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Planning & Execution

• Develop and manage detailed project plans, budgets, and timelines
• Oversee execution of data center builds, upgrades, and migrations
• Ensure alignment with business goals, IT strategy, and compliance standards

Risk & Issue Management

• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks to ensure smooth project delivery
• Monitor progress and address potential delays with proactive solutions

Stakeholder & Vendor Coordination

• Lead communication with internal teams and external vendors
• Manage SLAs, vendor contracts, and procurement activities

Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure adherence to industry best practices and regulatory standards
• Maintain project documentation, quality assurance, and performance reports

Requirements:

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelors Degree/Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Project Management, or related field
• 5+ years’ experience managing complex data center projects
• Deep understanding of power, cooling, networking, and security infrastructure

Preferred Certifications:

• CDCP, CDCS, PMP, ITIL
• Experience in cloud/hybrid infrastructure and automation tool
• May involve working in a 24/7 operational environment

Occasional travel and physical work (e.g., raised-floor equipment handling)