Executive Data Centre Programme Director, NA Delivery

Arcadis; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking a senior leader to drive a portfolio of data centre projects across North America from its Edinburgh operations base. You will mobilize and mentor delivery teams, ensure governance and quality, and align with client expectations to deliver successful outcomes.

The role requires deep data centre market knowledge, credible executive engagement, and the ability to travel to support delivery teams across the United States. MRICS/MCIOB/PMP PgMP or similar accreditation is desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in a construction/engineering-related field or equivalent professional experience.
• Proven senior-leadership experience in programmes, portfolios or multi-project delivery.
• 5 years of data centre, mission-critical or comparable capital-sector experience preferred.
• Chartership/accreditation such as MRICS, MCIOB, PMP, PgMP or APM desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead North American portfolio delivery and provide visible executive oversight.
• Assure delivery against client commitments, governance and Arcadis standards.
• Set regional priorities and consistent ways of working across projects.
• Coach delivery leaders and foster a high-performing, accountable culture.
• Own senior delivery engagement with client stakeholders and resolve delivery escalations.
• Direct portfolio reviews, health checks and corrective actions and drive continuous learning.

Skills

Executive leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Program governance

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or related field

Tools

Portfolio management tools

Project controls

Job description

Arcadis is seeking a senior leader to drive a portfolio of data centre projects across North America from its Edinburgh operations base. You will mobilize and mentor delivery teams, ensure governance and quality, and align with client expectations to deliver successful outcomes.

The role requires deep data centre market knowledge, credible executive engagement, and the ability to travel to support delivery teams across the United States. MRICS/MCIOB/PMP PgMP or similar accreditation is desirable.