Country Manager

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

Zusammenfassung

A growing data centre developer is seeking a Country Manager in Frankfurt, Germany. The role includes leading local data centre development, managing project teams, and ensuring compliance with planning and regulatory processes. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in data centre infrastructure development, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to manage stakeholders effectively. Proficiency in German and local market knowledge is essential for this position.

Qualifikationen

• 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.
• Strong understanding of MEP, critical systems, and construction delivery methodologies.

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Project execution

Risk management

Jobbeschreibung

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.