Global Data Center Programs Director

DayOne; Finland; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

DayOne is seeking a Project Director to lead end-to-end delivery of designated data centre developments in Finland, ensuring safe, on-time, and on-budget outcomes. You will work as a strategic partner to senior leadership and coordinate multidisciplinary teams, clients, designers, and contractors.

This role requires an engineering- or architecture-based background, strong leadership, and excellent stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
• Extensive background in large-scale construction or mission-critical infrastructure projects with strong knowledge of Finnish building codes and involvement in design management in technically demanding projects
• Demonstrated experience in leading technical and project teams
• Proficiency in English.
• Finnish language is considered an asset.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with high integrity and a collaborative working style.
• Ability and willingness to travel in Finland and internationally

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of designated DayOne data centre developments in Finland, ensuring projects are executed safely, on time, within budget, and to high technical and quality standards.
• Provide strategic direction for project and construction management activities, governance frameworks, metrics, and reporting.
• Oversee lifecycle from concept through commissioning and handover, including permitting and compliance milestones.
• Drive design optimisation, contractor QA/QC, and vendor management to ensure project success.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

English proficiency

Independent work

Communication skills

Education

Engineering or Architecture degree

Job description

DayOne is seeking a Project Director to lead end-to-end delivery of designated data centre developments in Finland, ensuring safe, on-time, and on-budget outcomes. You will work as a strategic partner to senior leadership and coordinate multidisciplinary teams, clients, designers, and contractors.

This role requires an engineering- or architecture-based background, strong leadership, and excellent stakeholder management.