Senior Director, Data Centre Development

QTS Data Centers; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Volunteer hours (32) per year

Salary sacrifice pension

Private medical and dental cover

Life assurance

Illness financial protection

Bonus and equity eligible

Job summary

QTS Data Centers in the United Kingdom seeks a Senior Director, Data Centre Development to lead client deployments and new builds. The role requires coordinating with Sales, Operations, Property Development and consultants to align objectives, processes and vendor strategies while keeping projects on time and within budget.

You will bring extensive experience in data centre design, engineering and construction management, with a focus on mission critical facilities and large-scale deployments.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience leading Mission Critical Facility projects.
• Ability to influence cross-discipline teams and manage deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Report into the Property Development department and coordinate with C-suite leaders.
• Serve as the primary contact for new client builds and deployments across multiple teams.
• Collaborate with Development Construction Project Managers to meet client expectations.
• Manage delivery of customer deployment projects within each QTS location.
• Coordinate with the Development team and consultants for design, pricing and approvals.
• Drive client relationship management and cost control to deliver on time and budget.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership and influence

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree or professional license in Construction Management or Engineering or Architecture

Job description

Who we are:

As a global leader in digital infrastructure, QTS designs, builds andoperatesadvanced data centers that support strategic AI,cloudand digital transformation initiatives.We are driven by a mission to connect the world forgoodand our people make it possible. Every single day, thecreativity,dedicationand genuine care for our communitiesare what push us forward and make this atrulyspecial place to be.

As a QTS Senior Director, Data Centre Development , you are a self-directed professional with strong interpersonal, communication, and organisational skills. You bring a strong background in data centre design, engineering, controls, and operational requirements, with an emphasis on project/construction management.

You will deliver customer deployment projects that meet client expectations and support new builds and implementations. By bringing together customers, Sales, Operations, Property Development and specialty consultants, you will align client objectives, business processes and vendor management strategies across QTS. Your focus on effective client relationships and efficient cost management will help deliver projects on time and on budget.

Roles & Responsibilities - not limited to:

• You will report into the QTS Property Development department and work closely with the Chief Delivery Officer and Chief Commercial Officer, depending on the origin of the project.
• Function as QTS’ point of contact for new client builds and implementations, liaising between the QTS Sales Team (Account Exec and Sales Engineer), the QTS Operations Team, the QTS Property Development Team and the Customer.
• Work closely with existing Development Construction Project Managers to ensure customers’ needs are carried out to high levels of expectation.
• Manage customer deployment project delivery for each sold deal within each QTS location.
• Coordinate with the QTS Property Development team and support specialty consultants to support customers’ design needs, pricing, customer approvals and implementation of specific deployment scopes.
• Manage project delivery by aligning clients’ objectives, business processes, vendor management strategies, and cross-group collaboration efforts across QTS.
• Drive effective client relationship management and efficient cost management, with the goal of delivering projects on time and on budget.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and/or professional licenses in Construction Management, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or Architecture.
• Ten or more years of progressive responsibility in the development of Mission Critical Facilities.
• Five or more years of responsibility for data center project construction with large-scale data centers or DC lease providers.
• Ability to influence cross-discipline teams while managing deadlines and support staff.
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time.
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing situations at a high-growth company.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience managing multiple large, multi-faceted projects.
• Experience with Construction Health & Safety knowledge.
• Experience with Customer Deployment Technologies and Equipment; RCDD is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong Verbal and Written Communication Skills
• Ability to independently manage deadlines and support staff
• Ability to influence cross-discipline teams
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing situations at a high growth company

Total Rewards:

• 25 days annual leave and public holidays
• 32 paid volunteering hours per year
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Employer paid private medical and dental cover for employees and dependants
• Life assurance
• Illness financial protection including critical illness cover and income protection
• This role is bonus and equity eligible

The duties and responsibilities described here are not exhaustive and additional assignments, duties, or responsibilities may be required of this position. Assignments, duties, and responsibilities may be changed at any time, with or without notice, by QTS in its sole discretion. We provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law. Please contact us to request an accommodation on [e-mail]