Director, Risk & Audit

NTT Global Data Centers Americas, Inc.; Illinois; Remote; USD 193,000 - 258,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k plan

Job summary

NTT Global Data Centers Americas, Inc. seeks a Director of Construction Risk and Audit to lead enterprise-wide risk programs for the Global Infrastructure Development organization.

The role serves as the primary liaison across Governance, Risk & Compliance, Internal Audit, Legal, Finance, and Executive leadership. The incumbent will develop and manage risk and audit programs, create dashboards, track findings, and drive corrective actions across major programs and projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Cost Management, Construction Management, or related field or equivalent experience.
• MBA is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build, develop, and lead a team of risk and audit professionals for construction risk and governance.
• Develop and maintain the Global Infrastructure Development risk management framework.
• Establish portfolio-wide risk assessment across data centre life cycle.
• Oversee risk identification, quantification, prioritization, escalation, and closure.
• Coordinate construction-related internal audits and support external audits.
• Develop KPIs and KRIs to support risk assessment and performance.

Skills

Risk management

Governance

Audit

Leadership

Excel

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance

MBA

Job description

Make an impact at NTT Global Data Centers Join NTT Global Data Centers and be part of a team that drives innovation and sustainability in the digital world. With over 150 data centers across more than 20 countries globally, we offer unparalleled opportunities to work on cutting-edge technology and transformative projects. Experience a collaborative, innovative, and inclusive workplace where your ideas are valued, and your growth is supported.

Your role at a glance

The Director, Construction Risk and Audit is responsible for developing, implementing, and leading the enterprise-wide risk management, audit, governance, and assurance programs across the Global Infrastructure Development (GID) organization. The position serves as the primary liaison between Global Infrastructure Development, Governance, Risk & Compliance, Internal Audit, Legal, Finance, and Executive Leadership.

What we are looking for

• Build, develop, and lead a team of risk and audit professionals responsible for construction risk, governance, compliance, and assurance activities.
• Develop and maintain the Global Infrastructure Development risk management framework.
• Establish and manage a portfolio-wide risk assessment process across all phases of the data centre development life cycle.
• Develop standardized functional risk assessments for all major GID functions (may include Design, Construction, Schedule, Cost Management, Supply Chain, Commissioning, Operations) Evaluate internal and external risks that may impact project delivery, costs, schedules, regulatory compliance, supply chains, labor markets, utilities, financial markets, geopolitical environments, and business continuity.
• Oversee risk identification, quantification, prioritization, escalation, mitigation tracking, and closure processes.
• Ensure significant project and portfolio risks are escalated appropriately to GID leadership.
• Develop and manage Global Infrastructure Development audit and assessment programs.
• Create and implement a recurring assessment process to evaluate organizational compliance with established policies, procedures, standards, and governance requirements.
• Conduct risk-based reviews of major programs, projects, business processes, and controls.
• Coordinate all construction-related internal audits and support external audit activities.
• Track audit findings, management responses, corrective actions, and closure status.
• Identify control deficiencies and partner with business leaders to implement corrective actions.
• Monitor organizational performance against established standards and risk tolerances.
• Coordinate with Governance, Risk, Compliance on corporate requirements of Risk/ Audit programs, including insurance requirements for construction projects.
• Manage and update governance requirements in Global Authorities Matrix and Legal Contract Signing Policies.
• Develop Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) that support organizational risk assessment and performance evaluation.
• Create dashboards and reporting frameworks that provide visibility into risk trends, audit findings, compliance performance, corrective actions, and organizational effectiveness.
• Develop and manage an enterprise lessons learned program across Global Infrastructure Development.

KNOWLEDGE & ATTRIBUTES

Must possess a clear understanding of the full construction life cycle and be able to apply concepts to data center construction. Strong analytical, problem-solving skills. Capability to multi-task in a fast paced environment. Ability to clearly set and lead meetings to develop strong systems. Proficient with computers to include the utilization of Microsoft Office programs with very strong capabilities in Excel. Ability to work in a team environment.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Cost Management, Construction Management, or related field or equivalent education and/or relevant experience. MBA is a plus.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

10 years’ experience with emphasis on construction project controls, risk management, governance, audit, compliance. Data Center construction project experience preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Primarily sitting with some walking, standing, and bending. Able to hear and speak into a telephone. Close visual work on a computer terminal. Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate any required computer keyboard, mouse, and other technical instruments.

Work conditions & other requirements

Extensive daily usage of workstation or computer, thus must have high speed internet. This role is expected to work remote with ability to travel up to 25% to project site.

Compensation

Pay Range For roles residing in the US, we share pay and benefit levels to support pay transparency requirements. For other countries, we are more than happy to share our competitive pay and benefit levels during the interview process. This is a remote position that requires reliable internet connection and electricity. A monthly stipend is provided to cover expenses associated with working remotely and use of a personal mobile device, if applicable. NTT Global Data Centers Americas, Inc. offers competitive compensation based on experience, education, and location. Base salary for this position is: $192,900 - $258,000 All regular full-time employees are eligible for an annual bonus; payout is dependent upon individual and company performance. Employees receive paid time-off, medical, dental, and vision benefits, life and supplemental insurance, short-term and long-term disability, flexible spending account, and 401k retirement plan to create a rich Total Rewards package.

Who we are

As the third largest data center provider, we operate over 150 data centers in more than 20 countries and regions. We understand that every business – large and small – has its own unique needs and goals. We offer local-to-global data center expertise, aligned with our connected platform of AI-ready data centers to create solutions that enable our clients to seamlessly scale their digital businesses, anywhere and anytime. NTT Global Data Centers is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category. Join our growing global team and accelerate your career with us. Data centers are the foundation of the digital world and at NTT Global Data Centers, we are one of the largest providers across the globe. We offer a wide variety of exciting and challenging careers that deliver opportunities to shape our ever-changing world. Our diverse, inspiring workforce is the heart and soul of our company, providing the best experience for our clients every day. By bringing together our global capabilities and local expertise, we help our clients achieve their goals, anywhere in the world. Together, we can accomplish the extraordinary and work to create a more sustainable world with rewarding benefits for everyone - clients, employees, investors, partners, and communities.