ICT Project Manager
Norway
Applications only open to:
- EU passport holders
- British passport holders with a degree
Rotation:
- 3 weeks in-country, 1-week remote working
Employment type:
- Salary – fixed term employment
- Freelance – the worker needs to register in Norway
In partnership with Overwatch EMEA, our client is building the infrastructure for Europe’s AI revolution, developing cutting-edge sovereign generative AI solutions powered by a new generation of high-performance, sustainable data centres and GPUs built specifically for AI workloads.
We are actively recruiting for an experienced ICT Project Manager to oversee the delivery of all ICT and ELV (Extra Low Voltage) systems across our client's hyperscale data centre projects. You will manage the technical execution of ICT packages from design coordination through construction, commissioning, testing, and handover.
This owner-side role demands a strong understanding of structured cabling, fibre infrastructure, network systems, security systems, and integrated building technologies. You will ensure ICT works are designed, installed, tested, and commissioned to meet our client's safety, performance, and quality standards while maintaining seamless integration with all other building systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate and oversee all ICT and ELV construction activities, ensuring works meet design intent, programme, and technical standards.
- Ensure compliance with local ICT standards, statutory requirements, industry best practice, and HSE regulations relevant to the project location.
- Review and validate ICT design drawings, submittals, technical documentation, and installation methodologies for constructability and compliance.
- Manage on-site interfaces between ICT systems and other disciplines including Electrical, Mechanical, Controls, and CSA.
- Monitor and report on project progress, identify delivery risks, and support recovery planning across ICT packages, ensuring alignment with the wider project team.
- Oversee quality assurance, inspections, testing, and commissioning of ICT systems throughout installation and handover.
- Coordinate integrated systems testing (IST), ensuring all ICT infrastructure and connected systems are fully verified, documented, and operational.
- Lead regular coordination meetings with contractors, consultants, vendors, and internal stakeholders to maintain programme alignment and resolve technical issues.
- Promote a culture of safety, technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement across all ICT project activities.
Qualifications
- 6+ years' experience managing ICT or ELV project delivery, ideally within data centre, mission-critical, or large-scale infrastructure projects.
- Degree or equivalent qualification in Information Technology, Telecommunications, Electronic Engineering, Building Services, or a related discipline.
- Strong understanding of structured cabling systems, fibre optic networks, data networking, wireless infrastructure, security systems (CCTV, Access Control), AV systems, and BMS integration.
- Experience managing ICT commissioning activities, including integrated systems testing (IST), validation, and project handover.
- Proven experience coordinating ICT design, installation, testing, and commissioning across multiple stakeholders.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
- Proficient with project reporting, scheduling, and document management tools.
- Fluent in English; Norwegian would be advantageous.
