Senior Project Manager - Data Center

Solaria Energía y Medio Ambiente, a leading company in the development and generation of renewable energy, storage and infrastructure in southern Europe, maintains a firm commitment to decarbonisation and the energy transition through a model based on clean energy and sustainable infrastructure.

Since our beginnings in 2002, we have experienced constant evolution that has taken us from being a manufacturer of photovoltaic panels to becoming one of Europe's leading renewable energy producers and developers of critical infrastructure and data centres, listed on the Spanish stock exchange since 2007 and part of the IBEX 35 since 2020.

As part of our growth and the expansion of our asset portfolio, we are looking to bring on board a Senior Project Manager - Data Center whose main mission will be to lead the comprehensive development of Data Center projects from the identification of opportunities through to delivery of the asset for operation, ensuring compliance with the technical, economic, regulatory and planning objectives set by the company.

Your main responsibilities will be:

• Lead Data Center projects comprehensively, from the identification of opportunities and feasibility through to commissioning, ensuring compliance with schedule, cost, quality and profitability objectives.

• Coordinate internal and external multidisciplinary teams, including development, engineering, urban planning, construction, energy, suppliers and specialised consultants.

• Supervise the conceptual, basic and detailed design of the projects, ensuring the correct integration of electrical, mechanical, cooling and telecommunications infrastructure.

• Manage project planning through control of schedules, milestones, budgets, risks and mitigation plans.

• Lead the obtaining of the necessary licences, permits and authorisations, maintaining a smooth relationship with administrations, regulatory bodies and key stakeholders.

• Take part in the negotiation and management of EPC contracts, strategic supplies and technical services necessary for the development and execution of the projects.

• Carry out financial monitoring of the projects, controlling CAPEX, budget deviations and financial forecasts to ensure the efficiency of investments.

• Coordinate the construction, commissioning and start-up phases, ensuring compliance with the required standards of quality, safety, sustainability and availability.

• Prepare executive reports for Management and Investment Committees, providing visibility on project progress, risks, opportunities and key decisions.

• Provide technical experience and strategic vision in the development of the Data Centers business unit, identifying opportunities for improvement, innovation and growth within the company.

Minimum Requirements:

• Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering or similar.

• An MBA or specialised training in Project Management would be an advantage.

• More than 10 years of experience managing complex infrastructure projects.

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in Data Center, telecommunications, critical infrastructure or mission-critical facility projects.

• Experience in EPC environments, project development and industrial construction.

• Technical knowledge: Data Center infrastructure, MV/LV electrical installations, HVAC and critical cooling systems, fire protection systems, energy and grid connection, contract management.