Global Design & Space Standards Director

Sandisk; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandisk seeks a Senior Director, Global Design, Construction & Space Standards to lead design standards and capital projects across a diverse international portfolio. This executive directs a global team, aligns with stakeholders, and governs design quality, space planning and workplace performance against local codes and conditions.

The role also oversees headquarters initiatives, major investments, campus transformations and external partners, while embedding sustainability and accessibility

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Interior Architecture, Real Estate or related field.
• 15+ years of global or multi-region leadership in design, construction or capital programs.
• Experience leading headquarters and campus transformations.
• Strong ability to influence senior leaders and align stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead global design, construction and space standards across international portfolio.
• Define mandatory global requirements with regional adaptations.
• Maintain controlled standards library; drive continuous improvement.
• Oversee global space planning, governance and executive reporting.
• Manage external partners and cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

Global design leadership

Space planning

Executive governance

Stakeholder management

Leadership coaching

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture/Engineering/Construction Management or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

CAD/BIM

Workplace software/tools

Project portfolio dashboards

Job description

Sandisk seeks a Senior Director, Global Design, Construction & Space Standards to lead design standards and capital projects across a diverse international portfolio. This executive directs a global team, aligns with stakeholders, and governs design quality, space planning and workplace performance against local codes and conditions.

The role also oversees headquarters initiatives, major investments, campus transformations and external partners, while embedding sustainability and accessibility