North America Data Centre Programme Director

Arcadis; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 135,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis, a world-leading design, engineering and consultancy firm, seeks a senior leader to oversee a North American data centre portfolio, mobilising delivery teams, training, mentoring and ensuring cost, schedule and program management excellence.

The ideal candidate has deep data centre market knowledge and proven ability to engage client stakeholders, delivering confidence in outcomes and driving a high-performing delivery culture across dispersed teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).
• 5 years of Data centre, mission-critical or comparable capital-sector experience preferred.
• Chartership or accreditation such as MRICS, MCIOB, PMP, PgMP or APM desirable.
• Credible executive client and stakeholder leadership; governance and performance improvement.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Senior leadership experience

Programme/portfolio management

Data centre experience

Stakeholder leadership

Governance & assurance

Education

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

Job description

Arcadis, a world-leading design, engineering and consultancy firm, seeks a senior leader to oversee a North American data centre portfolio, mobilising delivery teams, training, mentoring and ensuring cost, schedule and program management excellence.

The ideal candidate has deep data centre market knowledge and proven ability to engage client stakeholders, delivering confidence in outcomes and driving a high-performing delivery culture across dispersed teams.