Senior Director, Global Data Centre Delivery

COWI A/S; Kongens Lyngby; On-site; DKK 1,400,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

COWI A/S is seeking a Project Director for Data Centres to lead large-scale, international data centre projects across the Nordics from our Denmark locations. The role emphasizes strategic leadership, client relations, and delivery excellence across multidisciplinary teams.

You will report to the Head of Projects - Buildings and Industry West and drive governance, risk management, and cross-border collaboration with clients and partners.

Qualifications

• 20+ MW data centre project experience on international programmes.
• Experience with English-speaking project environments (UK/British delivery culture).
• Familiarity with international delivery frameworks (e.g., RIBA stages).

Responsibilities

• Hold overall accountability for large, complex, international data centre project organisations from early concept through delivery and commissioning.
• Act as senior client interface, building long term trust and governance.
• Define and oversee delivery models ensuring consistency and control across geographies.
• Provide leadership to Senior Project Managers and Discipline Leads across large multidisciplinary teams.
• Set strategic direction and create clarity across disciplines, countries and partner organisations.
• Hold accountability for project performance, including finances, risk management, governance and steering committee engagement.
• Contribute to business development activities with ongoing client dialogue.

Skills

Leadership

Client relations

Strategic delivery

Cross-disciplinary coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

COWI A/S is seeking a Project Director for Data Centres to lead large-scale, international data centre projects across the Nordics from our Denmark locations. The role emphasizes strategic leadership, client relations, and delivery excellence across multidisciplinary teams.

You will report to the Head of Projects - Buildings and Industry West and drive governance, risk management, and cross-border collaboration with clients and partners.