Project Manager – Data Centre & Network Infrastructure
9 Month Contract | Inside IR35 | circa £500 per day | Sheffield (3 days onsite)
Oliver James has partnered with a leading global banking organisation to support the delivery of critical infrastructure change. We are seeking an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in data centre and network infrastructure programmes.
This is a 9-month contract opportunity, offering circa £500 per day (inside IR35), based in Sheffield with three days per week onsite.
This role sits within a high-visibility technology function delivering large-scale infrastructure initiatives across a complex, regulated environment. It will suit someone who is delivery-focused, comfortable operating in structured governance frameworks, and able to manage multiple stakeholders across technical and business teams. Immediate start preferred.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end delivery of data centre and network infrastructure projects
- Manage project scope, timelines, budget, risks and dependencies
- Coordinate cross-functional technical teams including network, infrastructure and operations
- Ensure delivery aligns with governance, regulatory and security standards
- Provide clear reporting to senior stakeholders and programme leadership
- Manage third-party vendors and service providers where applicable
- Drive issue resolution and ensure timely escalation where required
Essential Skills
- Proven experience delivering data centre migration, consolidation or transformation projects
- Strong background in network infrastructure projects (LAN/WAN, connectivity, hardware refresh, etc.)
- Demonstrable experience as a Project Manager within large, complex organisations
- Ability to manage technical stakeholders and translate technical detail into business impact
- Strong risk, dependency and financial management capability
- Experience working within structured change and governance frameworks
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Desirable Skills
- Experience within financial services or a regulated environment
- Exposure to large-scale enterprise infrastructure environments
- Knowledge of ITIL or related operational frameworks
- Familiarity with cloud migration programmes alongside on-prem data centre estates
- Relevant project management certification (PRINCE2, PMP or equivalent)
- Experience working with global teams
- Ability to start at short notice
If this aligns with your experience and you are available at short notice, please apply with your latest CV.
