Director Project Management DACH

The director project management leads the new build expansion and sustainability projects across the DACH region. They are responsible for guiding, implementing and completing the projects within time, budget and scope. The director project management DACH will support NorthC’s ambition to become climate-neutral by 2030.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance a standardized way of working for managing projects across the DACH Region;
• Stay abreast of industry trends, new and emerging technologies and best practices in data center project management, leveraging insights to enhance our service offerings and maintain a competitive edge.
• Overseeing the Management of Projects
• End-responsible for all projects managed at NorthC. Ensure the project managers follow the right processes and decisions are made at the proper level in case of any deviations/escalations;
• Define and lead multiple projects and maintain responsibility for project management, the development of brown-/greenfield sites, implementation and flawless handover to the appropriate stakeholders in the organization;
• Help to scope out integration and align leadership on vision, approach and timeline;
• Build and manage effective relationships with power companies and governmental building authorities;
• Support internal stakeholders throughout the due diligence prior to an acquisition and prepare the integration phase of the post-acquisition process.
• Responsible for the NorthC Blueprint
• Maintain and enhance the NorthC blueprint documents and ensures these are up to date;
• Oversee the implementation of the blueprints in alignment with all countries.
• Client and Stakeholder Relationships
• Collaborate with the country managing directors, sales and customer services teams to understand client requirements and ensure seamless service delivery;
• Manage relationships at a senior level with partners/vendors.
• Build, mentor and lead a high-performing project management team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement;
• Provide guidance and support to department heads, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Compliance and Security
• Ensure design and construction comply with industry standards, regulations and security protocols;
• Implement robust security measures to safeguard data center infrastructure and client data.
• Work in adherence to the NorthC compliance rules and guidelines.

Role requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field or equivalent experience;
• Demonstrated relevant experience managing complex data center builds;
• Project management skills: strong understanding of technical builds related to data centers;
• Analytical skills to track and predict trends;
• Skilled in building effective working relationships;
• Must be independent, a self-starter and able to work with cross-country and -functional teams;
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to connect with people at all levels;
• Creative problem-solver;
• Strong professional communication and presentation skills in both the German and English languages.

What you can expect from us

• Exciting career prospects at the forefront of digitalization;
• Flat hierarchies and a first-name culture across the entire NorthC Group;
• A hybrid and flexible work environment – work from the office or from home;
• Attractive benefits, including an employer-sponsored pension scheme;
• Regular team and company events to strengthen our culture and show appreciation for our employees;
• Free refreshments (water, coffee, tea, fruit);
• Option to lease a company bike (JobRad);
• Opportunity to actively shape processes and drive innovation.