Project Manager - Freelance or Permanent

Freelance Project Manager

📍 Frankfurt, Germany (On-site/Hybrid)

📅 Contract/Freelance

💰 Day Rate: Dependent on Experience

Overview

We are currently seeking an experienced Freelance Data Center Project Manager to support the delivery of large-scale data center projects across Frankfurt. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing infrastructure, construction, fit-out, migration, and commissioning activities while coordinating multiple stakeholders to ensure successful project execution.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast-paced environment supporting critical infrastructure developments within one of Europe's leading data center hubs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of data center projects from initiation through to handover.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, risks, and resources.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, consultants, and technical teams.
• Oversee construction, M&E, commissioning, and operational readiness activities.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.
• Facilitate stakeholder meetings and provide regular project reporting.
• Manage change control processes and project governance requirements.
• Support vendor management and procurement activities where required.

Requirements

Essential

• Proven experience delivering data center projects as a Project Manager.
• Strong understanding of critical infrastructure environments including:
• Power systems
• Cooling systems
• Network infrastructure
• Commissioning processes
• Experience managing contractors and multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Fluent English.
• Must hold a valid EU Passport.
• Eligible to work across the European Union without sponsorship.

Desirable

• PMP, Prince2, or equivalent project management certification.
• Experience working with hyperscale or colocation data centers.
• German language skills.
• Background in construction, engineering, mission-critical facilities, or IT infrastructure projects.

Contract Details

• Location: Frankfurt, Germany
• Contract Length: 12 Months Initial Contract
• Extension Potential: Yes
• Start Date: ASAP
• Working Pattern: Full-time
• Day Rate: Dependent on experience and project background

Interested?

If you have a strong track record delivering mission-critical data center projects and meet the EU passport requirement, we'd be interested in hearing from you.

Apply with your latest CV outlining your relevant data center project delivery experience.