Senior Business Manager (m/f/d)

NTT Global Data Centers; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global data center provider in Hemel Hempstead is looking for a Senior Business Manager. You will drive various strategic initiatives within the Supply Chain/Controls team while ensuring efficient management of business processes and partnerships. Ideal candidates have a strong background in construction management and project management, along with excellent analytical and communication skills. Flexible working models and numerous benefits offered.

Benefits

Flexible working time models

Public transport allowance

Health and wellness allowance

Individual training opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong governance orientation to ensure processes are followed.
• Ability to manage a multi-national team and stakeholders.
• Experience with project planning and execution.

Responsibilities

• Support cross-organizational projects to manage business needs.
• Drive data strategy and manage reporting systems.
• Streamline business processes for efficiency.

Skills

Construction Management

Data Centers

Analytical Skills

Project Management

Excellent Communication

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

BA or BS degree

MBA or Degree in Construction Management

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Job description

Overview

As our Senior Business Manager (m/f/d), you'll be part of the Supply Chain/ Controls (SCC) team that enables construction of NTT's data centers worldwide. The SCC team is responsible for Supply Chain, Cost Management, Estimating, and Scheduling programs across all major data center construction projects. This position is responsible for developing, managing, and driving cross functional initiatives such as critical KPIs, strategic objectives, strategic project planning, continuous improvement programs, and organizational metrics. The Senior Business Manager will work closely with SCC Directors to engage and drive business performance and coordinate with partner organizations on strategic initiatives.

What you will do

• Support cross-organizational projects and initiatives to meet the changing business environment and manage complex business needs.
• Drive team data strategy. Partner to implement systems and tools ensuring ongoing data completeness and integrity. Create and manage on-going review cadence for key team metrics.
• Manage and support implementation of data for reporting/communications/KPIs
  • Project level reporting, consolidated to regional reporting, then consolidated to global reporting
  • Structuring document strategy to ensure consistency and transparency of data across the team
  • Facilitation and reporting of critical meetings
  • Global OKR tracking and support
• Work with leaders to define and operationalize improvements to the team's communication strategy inclusive of SharePoint design and administration, new communication mediums, deck templates, and more.
• Streamline business processes across the business unit, optimizing quality, efficiency, and effective resource management. This includes the development of business processes and tools to continuously improve organizational efficiency. Align globally to ensure best practices are shared and utilized.
• Serve as key internal GID partner cross-regionally. Work with counterparts to strengthen global alignment on processes, priorities, and support. Support regional execution while driving toward globally standardized outputs and products.
• Partner closely with stakeholders across the team, along with talent acquisition and recruiting, to manage people and non-people targets.
• Communicate changes in procedures to the wider organization
• Identify constraints, concerns, and present proposed solutions to mitigate to the stakeholders
• Identify and perform ad-hoc analysis, as needed to support decisions and project delivery

What we are looking for

• Background, experience, and education in Construction Management, Data Centers, PMP/PgMP, is a plus
• BA or BS required. MBA or Degree in Construction Management is a plus
• Ability to gain consensus and manage a multi-national team and stakeholders from a position of influence
• Must be very organized, analytical, and structured - strong governance-orientation to ensure processes are followed and decisions are made at the appropriate level
• Understanding of Project Management, Planning, Construction Management, and Data Centers
• Ability to demonstrate strong capability and expertise in Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint
• Strong executive presence - able to convey complex and technical concepts to a non-construction audience
• Able to work in a team environment with possibly many different agendas
• Flexible and willing to consider others' ideas
• Manages stress and/or fast pace effectively
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

What we offer you

• An agile company culture with short decision-making paths and plenty of opportunities to show personal initiative
• Flexible working time models and mobile working (depending on your role)
• Allowance for the use of public transport and job bikes
• Allowance for the use of health and wellness
• Individual training and development opportunities
• Numerous other additional benefits such as birthday vouchers, employee advisory program, employee referral scheme, lunch allowance, company events, etc.

Note: Please submit your application in English.

About the Global Data Centers division of NTT DATA

NTT Global Data Centers is ranked as one of the top three leaders worldwide by IDC in their Colocation and Interconnection Services MarketScape, spanning more than 20 countries and regions including North America, Europe, Africa, India and APAC.

Working at NTT Global Data Centers

At NTT Global Data Centers, we stand as one of the largest data center providers, dedicated to powering the digital infrastructure of tomorrow. Innovation is in our DNA. We thrive on pushing boundaries, exploring new possibilities, and embracing emerging technologies to continuously ensuring that every interaction, every solution, and every outcome exceeds our clients\' expectations. Our values are the guiding principles that shape our culture, define our identity, and propel us forward as one of the industry leaders.

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