Hands-on Project Manager

Frankfurt, Germany - Travel across EU up to 5 days per week

Overview

One of our clients are seeking an experienced hands‑on Data Center Cabling PM to oversee onsite teams and manage the successful delivery of large‑scale infrastructure deployment projects. This role involves coordinating all aspects of data center installation activities – including structured cabling, rack and stack operations, and compliance with technical and safety standards – across multiple locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage onsite engineering teams of 4–10 personnel during data center installations of varying size and complexity.
• Serve as the primary onsite point of contact (“hot wire”) for project coordination, issue resolution, and progress reporting.
• Plan, execute, and supervise the installation of structured cabling systems (copper and fiber), ensuring high standards of cable dressing, labeling, and containment.
• Oversee rack and stack operations, including work with diverse mounting systems and vendor hardware.
• Ensure full compliance with data center standards, safety regulations, and industry best practices.
• Proactively identify and communicate site issues, installation challenges, and potential delays to internal and client stakeholders.
• Coordinate with project management, engineering, and client teams to maintain project timelines, quality, and deliverables.
• Travel as required to domestic and international deployment sites.

Required Experience

• Demonstrated hands‑on experience with structured cabling systems (copper and fiber).
• Strong attention to detail in cable routing, dressing, and labeling across containment systems.
• Proven success managing large‑scale HPC or data center installations.
• Proficiency in rack and stack operations, including multiple mounting systems and diverse hardware vendors.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently while effectively managing onsite teams.
• Willingness and flexibility to travel for deployments as needed.