Senior Manager, Design Delivery - Japan 設計シニアマネージャー - 日本

Equinix; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Equinix is seeking a Design Manager to lead the design process for data center projects in Japan. This role requires strong leadership and technical expertise to ensure compliance with global standards and effective coordination among project stakeholders. The ideal candidate will manage multidisciplinary teams and drive process improvements while adapting designs to meet regional challenges.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and project management expertise required.
• Technical proficiency in mechanical, electrical, and structural systems.
• Ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and work under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end design process for data center projects.
• Ensure compliance with global standards and local regulations.
• Collaborate with stakeholders for seamless project execution.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Technical Proficiency in Data Center Infrastructure

Excellent Communication Skills

Job description

Who are we?

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company , operating over 26 0 data centers across the globe . Digital leaders harness Equinix's trusted platform to bring together and interconnect foundational infrastructure at software speed. Equinix enables organizations to access all the right places, partners and possibilities to scale with agility, speed the launch of digital services, deliver world-class experiences and multiply their value, while supporting their sustainability goals.

Joining our operations team means that you will be at the forefront of all we do, maintaining critical facilities infrastructure as part of a close-knit team delivering best-in-class service to our data center customers. We embrace diversity in thought and contribution and are committed to providing an equitable work environment that is foundational to our core values as a company and is vital to our success.

Job Summary

The Design Manager will oversee the end-to-end design process for data center projects across Japan. This role involves ensuring compliance with Equinix global standards, local statutory codes, and effective coordination among all project stakeholders. The candidate must possess strong leadership and technical expertise.

Responsibilities

Design Ownership

• Guide, receive and review complete designs from the Engineer of Record (EOR)

• Take full responsibility for the design's accuracy, compliance, and delivery

• Ensure designs align with Equinix global standards and local statutory regulations

Compliance Management

• Ensure adherence to international and local building codes, zoning requirements, and statutory approvals

• Monitor designs for compliance with sustainability practices and industry-leading standards

Stakeholder Coordination

• Collaborate with Construction Managers, Commercial Managers, Procurement teams, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless project execution.

• Facilitate regular meetings to address design issues, milestones, and escalations as needed

Project Management

• Manage design submittals during construction phases in coordination with contractors, external consultants, and internal teams

• Oversee the workflow of document controllers and audit deliverables

Process Improvement

• Drive process improvements related to cost, quality, and design duration metrics

• Collect feedback from construction and commissioning teams for continuous improvement

Regional Flexibility

• Adapt designs to meet the unique challenges of projects across different countries in Asia Pacific

• Address pre/post-construction permits and statutory approvals specific to each jurisdiction

Qualifications

• Leadership and project management expertise

• Technical proficiency in data center infrastructure systems (mechanical, electrical, structural)

• Ability to work under tight deadlines while maintaining high-quality outcomes

• Proven ability to manage multidisciplinary teams including architects, engineers, contractors, and regulatory agencies

• Excellent communication skills for stakeholder engagement across diverse cultural contexts

• Familiarity with sustainability practices in data center design is an advantage

• Eligibility is limited to those who hold a Japanese work visa (humanities and international knowledge).

Location

The candidate will be based in Japan but must be willing to travel extensively within the region depending on project requirements.

職務概要

データセンタープロジェクトの設計プロセス全体を日本国内で統括するデザインマネージャーを募集します。この役割には、Equinixのグローバル基準への準拠、現地の法規遵守、およびプロジェクト関係者の効果的な調整が求められます。強いリーダーシップと技術的な専門知識を兼ね備えていることが必須です。

責任

設計責任

• エンジニア・オブ・レコード（EOR）から設計の提出を受け、確認し、レビューする
• 設計の正確性、準拠性、および納品に関する全責任を負う
• 設計がEquinixのグローバル基準および現地の法的規制に準拠していることを確認する
  

コンプライアンス管理

• 国際的な建築基準、区域規制、および法的承認への準拠を確認する
• 設計が持続可能性のベストプラクティスおよび業界をリードする基準に準拠していることを監視する

ステークホルダー調整

• 建設マネージャー、商業マネージャー、調達チーム、その他のステークホルダーと協力し、プロジェクトの円滑な実行を確保する
• 必要に応じて設計問題、マイルストーン、エスカレーションを解決するための定期的な会議を調整する

プロジェクト管理

• 建設フェーズにおいて、請負業者、外部コンサルタント、内部チームと協調して設計提出物を管理する
• ドキュメントコントローラーのワークフローを監督し、納品物を監査する

プロセス改善

• コスト、品質、設計期間に関するメトリクスに基づくプロセス改善を推進する
• 建設チームとコミッショニングチームからフィードバックを収集し、継続的な改善を推進します

地域対応力

• アジア太平洋地域の異なる国におけるプロジェクトの特有の課題に対応するため、設計を適応させます
• 各管轄区域固有の建設前/建設後の許可や法的承認を対応します

資格

• リーダーシップとプロジェクト管理の専門知識
• データセンターインフラシステム（機械、電気、構造）に関する技術的な専門知識
• 厳しい納期を守りながら高品質な成果物を納品する能力
• 建築家、エンジニア、請負業者、規制当局を含む多職種チームを管理する実績
• 多様な文化背景を持つステークホルダーとのコミュニケーション能力
• データセンター設計における持続可能性の实践に精通していることは優遇
• 日本の就労ビザ(人文国際知識)を保有している方に限定

勤務地

候補者は日本を拠点としますが、プロジェクトの要件に応じて地域内での出張が頻繁に発生する可能性があります

選考プロセス

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