PMO Implementation for a Hyperscale Data Centre Portfolio

Region: Western Europe

Industry: Data Centre Construction & Management

Background & Objectives

A leading data centre developer in Western Europe engaged P6 Planning to help manage rapid growth and operational complexity. The client needed to standardise project delivery, gain clearer financial visibility, and build a scalable project management framework to support an expanding portfolio.

Key Challenges Identified

• Fragmented Project Processes: Different teams used varied methodologies, leading to inconsistent execution.
• Disconnected Commercial & Delivery Functions: Limited integration between planning, designing, commissioning, and commercial tracking created cost gaps and delays.
• Limited Scalability: Existing systems could not fully support new projects and larger programmes.
• No Central PMO Framework: Without unified governance, coordinating and controlling multiple projects was challenging.

Our Approach

P6 Planning designed and delivered a comprehensive, future-ready PMO framework tailored to the client’s operational model:

• Built a robust PMO structure designed specifically for hyperscale data centre projects.
• Integrated planning, designing, commissioning, and commercial systems to enable real-time reporting and better decision-making.
• Developed standard operating procedures and templates to ensure consistency across all projects.
• Created training modules to embed the new PMO practices into day-to-day operations.
• Designed the framework to remain flexible and scalable as the portfolio grows.

What We Delivered

• PMO Implementation Guide: A detailed roadmap tailored to the data centre environment and aligned with industry best practices.
• Integrated Planning & Controls: Unified processes covering project schedules, budgeting, and reporting.
• Custom Templates & Dashboards: Ready-to-use tools supporting consistent, efficient project delivery.
• Upskilling & Change Management: Targeted training programmes to help teams adopt and sustain new PMO processes.

Impact & Results

✅ Streamlined processes improved project coordination and reduced inefficiencies.

✅ Integration between planning, designing, commissioning, and commercial systems enhanced cost tracking and forecasting accuracy.

✅ The new PMO framework provided a scalable platform to manage current projects and future portfolio growth.

✅ Consistent governance and reporting raised project delivery standards across the business.

Conclusion

By partnering with P6 Planning, the client transformed project delivery across its hyperscale data centre portfolio. The new PMO framework aligned commercial, planning, and delivery functions—laying a strong foundation for managing both current projects and future expansion with confidence.