Country Manager

JDL Recruitment; Frankfurt; Vor Ort; EUR 80.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A recruitment agency is seeking a Country Manager for a rapidly growing data centre developer based in Frankfurt, Germany. The candidate will lead locally all development and construction activities, manage diverse teams, oversee regulatory processes, and ensure project success. An ideal applicant will have over 10 years of experience in data centre infrastructure, strong leadership skills, and proficiency in German. This full-time position offers a key role in expanding operations in a dynamic market.

Qualifikationen

• 10+ years’ experience in data centre or large-scale infrastructure development.
• Strong leadership background managing cross-functional teams.
• Experience with planning processes and local regulatory frameworks.

Aufgaben

• Lead all in-country data centre development activities.
• Manage local project teams, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Oversee planning, permitting, and regulatory processes.
• Monitor construction progress against project milestones.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Contract Negotiation

Jobbeschreibung

Founder & Data Centre Consultant at JDL Recruitment

JDL Recruitment are excited to be partnering with a fast growing Data Centre Developer, who are looking to expand the team with a Country Manager in Frankfurt, Germany.

Available on a German working contract, requiring German language proficiency and local market knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead all in-country data centre development and construction activities from site acquisition to commissioning.
• Manage local project teams, contractors, consultants, and stakeholders to drive project execution.
• Oversee planning, permitting, and regulatory processes in coordination with local authorities.
• Coordinate design development with global engineering teams, ensuring compliance with standards.
• Monitor construction progress, quality, safety, and budget against project milestones.
• Manage procurement activities for contractors, materials, and long‑lead equipment.
• Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies to maintain schedule and cost certainty.
• Support utility engagement, including power, fibre, and water infrastructure connections.
• Provide regular executive reporting on progress, risks, and commercial status.
• Oversee commissioning activities and ensure smooth handover to operations teams.

Requirements

• 10+ years’ experience in data centre, mission‑critical, or large‑scale infrastructure development/construction.
• Strong leadership background managing cross‑functional teams and major capital projects.
• Experience with planning processes, permitting, and local regulatory frameworks.
• Strong understanding of MEP, critical systems, and construction delivery methodologies.
• Proven commercial acumen, including contract negotiation and budget ownership.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Construction