Director Project Management DACH (m/w/d)

Your Mission

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

Your profile

• 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 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