Innovation Project Manager Network & Data Centre Projects (AI & Automation) - Utilities

Looking for a role with plenty of growth opportunities?

Join a leading provider of multi-technical engineering services, delivering innovative solutions across energy, communications, technical facilities, and infrastructure. With decades of experience and a strong international presence, the organisation partners with clients to design, build, operate, and maintain sustainable, energy-efficient environments across a wide range of industries.

The organisation is looking for an Innovation Project Manager to join a major network and data centre contract, driving forward AI and automation initiatives on a large-scale, multivendor environment. This is a rare opportunity to sit at the intersection of network infrastructure and innovation, shaping how AI and automation are embedded into live network operations for a globally recognised end client. Take ownership of the innovation roadmap, working closely with technical teams, budget holders, and stakeholders across departments to define, schedule, and deliver user stories that push the contract's automation maturity forward.

If you want a role where you can genuinely influence ROI, promote innovation internally, and see your work land in a high-profile network and DC environment, apply today!

Responsibilities:

• Defining and scheduling innovation user stories for the contract
• Managing the associated daily innovation budget
• Defining and tracking ROI on innovation initiatives
• Internal promotion of innovation projects and liaison with other departments involved in the contract
• Client reporting on innovation progress and outcomes

Skills/Must have:

• 5+ years of project management experience
• Familiarity with Agile concepts (Scrum, Kanban, etc.)
• Experience with automation and AI projects (LLM exposure advantageous)
• Understanding of networking, network projects, and network/DC projects (multivendor background welcomed, no specific vendor requirement)
• Fluent German and English
• Willingness to be on site 2 days per week (Nordenham area)

Benefits:

• 6+ month initial contract, with views to be there multiple years.
• High-visibility innovation role on a flagship network and data centre contract
• Direct exposure to AI/automation strategy at scale
• Collaborative, multidisciplinary working environment

Salary:

• €650 per day