Job Title: Data Center Project Manager
Location: Kolkata/Noida
Department: Data Center Operations / Engineering
Reports To: Head – Infrastructure Projects / Director – Engineering
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly experienced Data Center Project Manager with proven expertise in MEP fit-out planning, greenfield & brownfield build-outs, hyperscale and colocation data center design and delivery. The ideal candidate will have strong project management capabilities across the entire project lifecycle — from initiation to commissioning — with an emphasis on Tier III & IV design standards, uptime, energy efficiency, and seamless stakeholder coordination.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead end-to-end delivery of data center MEP infrastructure projects, including HVAC, electrical, BMS, fire safety, and IT infrastructure.
- Oversee greenfield and brownfield deployments, ensuring adherence to project timelines, cost, and quality benchmarks.
- Manage cross-functional teams, including consultants, vendors, contractors, and internal stakeholders for timely project execution.
- Develop project plans, schedules, budgets, and risk assessments; ensure alignment with compliance and safety standards.
- Ensure projects meet or exceed Tier III and Tier IV standards, with >99.999% uptime design targets.
- Lead commissioning and handover phases, ensuring successful testing and transition to operations.
- Coordinate with global and domestic clients across telecom, banking, IT/ITES, and government sectors.
- Maintain strong documentation and reporting practices, including milestone tracking and quality control.
- Continuously drive process optimization, cost reduction, and energy efficiency improvements.
Required Qualifications:
- Diploma and Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (mandatory)
- Project Management Certification (PMP preferred)
- Specialized Data Center Certifications (e.g., DCP, DCAD, DCOFM)
Desired Skills & Expertise:
- 15–20+ years of experience in data center MEP project execution
- Proven track record managing projects for hyperscale clients (e.g., Airtel Nxtra, RJIO, Vodafone, Google, Facebook)
- Deep knowledge of electrical and HVAC systems, BMS, fire protection, and renewable energy systems
- Strong leadership, vendor negotiation, and stakeholder communication skills
- Familiarity with ITIL, Lean Six Sigma, and sustainable energy systems
- Comfortable working under pressure and managing large-scale critical infrastructure projects
Preferred Achievements (Plus):
- Awards or recognitions in MEP Fit-out or Data Center Projects
- Demonstrated reduction in energy or commissioning timelines
- Experience delivering multiple MW-scale projects (20–25 MW+)
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
- Project delivery on time and within budget
- Uptime target compliance
- Energy savings achieved
- Reduction in commissioning time
- Vendor performance and contract adherence
