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Director Project Management DACH

Project Management Leadership
  • 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.
Team Leadership
  • Build, mentor and lead a high-performing project management team, fostering a culture of collboration, 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.
  • 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;
  • A can-do mentality;
  • Strong professional communication and presentation skills in both the German and English languages.
What cen you 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
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