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Job Summary
The primary focus of the role is program management of the wider design, construction and commercial functions as it relates to the approval of major expansion construction projects throughout the EMEA Region.
An ability to communicate effectively, form partnerships and influence and drive stakeholders (both internal and external) is a requirement for this position.
Responsibilities
* Support the Global Design & Construction team to perform as an industry-leading function.
* Take the lead role in coordinating construction / design / commercial functions through pre-construction process, providing governance around peer/onward reviews, culminating in business case approval.
* Work with Corporate Development and the local businesses to define business needs / strategy and manage project pipeline.
* Create scalable processes for tracking progress towards on-time delivery of projects, particularly deliverables necessary for business case approval gateways.
* Schedule activities and track project/deliverable status on a project-by-project basis culminating in deliverables such as business cases.
* Organise communications with stakeholders (design / construction / commercial, external consulting & contracting partners, asset management, real estate, legal) acting as a reference point for the team.
* Work with Construction Manager, Design Manager, Commercial Manager to ensure alignment, find creative ways to optimise projects, and coach/train teams for an efficient approval process.
* Support due diligence and site selection and acquisition efforts.
* Support the preparation of key deliverables for presentation to senior management as part of business case approval.
* Assist project schedule reviews with construction managers and senior management.
* Assist continuous improvement initiatives and develop best practices: oversee lessons learned capture and dissemination, oversee KPI management and reporting at regional (and possibly global) level, assist with software selection and implementation for global process optimisation, assist training and development of in‑house teams on project management mechanisms and best practices, and report status, successes, challenges and key activities to senior management.
Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in construction, engineering, business, finance or related field.
* Extensive experience in real project delivery, preferably in data center development.
* Experience managing multiple projects and coordinating with internal staff and external consultants, vendors and other stakeholders.
* Strong business acumen and commercial outlook.
* Detail oriented with accurate input and proofreading skills.
* Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
* Strong sense of accountability, ownership and urgency.
* Strong IT skills, particularly with PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook and some experience of Microsoft Project / Primavera or equivalent.
* Ability to travel within EMEA as needed.
Seniority Level
* Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
* Full‑time
Job Function
* Project Management and Information Technology
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