NA Data Centre Programme Director — Delivery Leader

Arcadis; Birmingham; Remote; GBP 188,000 - 263,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking a senior leader to deliver a portfolio of data centre projects across North America. You will mobilize teams, mentor delivery professionals and drive high-quality outputs for clients, while aligning with Arcadis standards and governance.

This is a high-visibility role requiring strategic oversight and proactive risk management. You will engage with client stakeholders, lead portfolio reviews, and foster a culture of continuous improvement across dispersed teams, ensuring

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 5 years of Data centre or capital-portfolio leadership.
• Chartered or accredited (MRICS, MCIOB, PMP, PgMP or APM) desirable.
• Experience leading dispersed multi-project delivery teams.
• Strong governance and performance improvement capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead North American portfolio delivery with executive oversight.
• Assure delivery against client commitments and Arcadis standards.
• Set regional priorities and consistent ways of working.
• Coach delivery leaders and build a high-performing culture.
• Own senior delivery engagement with client stakeholders.
• Lead resolution of client concerns and delivery escalations.
• Direct portfolio reviews, health checks and corrective actions.
• Champion quality and right-first-time delivery.

Skills

Senior leadership

Programme management

Portfolio delivery

Client stakeholder leadership

Risk and quality

Education

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

Job description

Arcadis is seeking a senior leader to deliver a portfolio of data centre projects across North America. You will mobilize teams, mentor delivery professionals and drive high-quality outputs for clients, while aligning with Arcadis standards and governance.

This is a high-visibility role requiring strategic oversight and proactive risk management. You will engage with client stakeholders, lead portfolio reviews, and foster a culture of continuous improvement across dispersed teams, ensuring