Planning Manager - Madrid
An established developer and real estate operator within the data center sector is seeking a Planning Manager to support the PMO leadership team and deliver large-scale critical infrastructure projects. This role will play a key part in coordinating the planning lifecycle of multiple high-value developments across Spain.
This position offers ownership across the full development process. From construction, land acquisition and operational readiness, to utility coordination, permitting, and design. You will work closely with internal departments including energy, design, civils, construction, and operations to ensure projects progress efficiently through every phase.
The successful candidate must be someone with strong project management skills, organisational mindset, and the ability to proactively drive progress across complex stakeholder environments.
This is an opportunity to join a rapidly expanding data center platform operating at the forefront of critical infrastructure development within one of Europe’s fastest-growing markets.
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Responsibilities
- Develop and oversee strategic planning programmes for data center developments
- Define project phases, milestones, dependencies, and critical paths across multiple projects
- Monitor development progress across permitting, design, utility connections, construction, and operational readiness
- Coordinate closely with internal teams including energy, civils, design, construction and operations
- Support planning activities related to substations, electrical infrastructure, and utility connections
- Track project deviations and implement corrective actions where required
- Oversee permitting and administrative approval processes with local authorities, contractors, and external stakeholders
- Support contract-related planning and project coordination activities
- Prepare planning updates and progress reports for senior leadership teams
- Ensure alignment between all departments throughout the full project lifecycles.
Required Skills
- Strong organisational and coordination skills
- Ability to manage complex project timelines across multiple workstreams
- Global understanding of infrastructure and development processes
- Proactive and solutions-focused mindset
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- Ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams
- Process-driven approach with strong attention to detail
- Degree qualified in Engineering, Architecture, or a related technical discipline
- Minimum 5 years of experience within planning, project controls, or project management environments
- Previous experience within infrastructure, construction, energy, or data center projects
- Understanding of permitting, utility coordination, and development processes
- Fluent Spanish & B2 English