VP Global Design

Yondr Group; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Yondr Group seeks a visionary VP for Global Design to spearhead the design strategy and execution across our hyperscale data center portfolio. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, align design standards with scalability, sustainability, and speed-to-market, and collaborate with clients and vendors worldwide to deliver repeatable, optimized solutions.

The role requires leading complex, concurrent projects globally, driving innovation, managing risk, and ensuring timely delivery within budgets

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in data center design or related critical infra.
• Strong leadership with cross-cultural teams.
• Proven track record in large multi-team projects.
• Strong cost understanding and impact on budget and schedule.
• Creative thinker with ability to innovate.
• Proficient in design management software.
• Effective risk mitigation and clear communication.

Responsibilities

• Be part of Data Center Execution leadership.
• Accountable for global design delivery and quality.
• Lead integrated design delivery from inception through operations.
• Manage multiple data center projects with scopes, schedules, budgets.
• Direct internal architects/engineers and external consultants.
• Oversee projects from BOD to IFC and construction administration.
• Drive technical innovation and update Yondr DC blueprint.

Job description

Yondr is a disruptor. We challenge convention and simplify complexity. A global developer, owner operator and service provider of data centers, we deliver complex data center capacity needs for the world’s largest tech companies. Our exponential growth sees us looking for extraordinary people to help accelerate us towards our vision: a tomorrow without constraints.

But we can’t do this without you.

About the Role

As the VP for Global Design you will be tasked with spearheading the design strategy and execution of hyperscale Data Center project design across our global portfolio.

This role is pivotal in ensuring that Yondr’s design standards meet the highest benchmarks for scalability, sustainability, and speed-to-market.

The successful candidate will lead multidisciplinary design teams, collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, and drive innovation in architectural, structural, and MEP systems tailored for mission-critical environments. The role will cover multiple projects with multiple clients simultaneously across the portfolio.

Main Responsibilities

• / Part of the Data Center Execution leadership team
• / Accountable for design delivery and quality design output globally
• / Lead the integrated design delivery from inception through operations
• / Lead the complete design solutions for multiple, concurrent data center projects, ensuring alignment with project scopes, schedules, and budgets.
• / Manage internal architects and engineers and provide technical direction to external consultants and vendors to achieve optimum, repeatable designs.
• / Oversee projects from the initial basis of design (BOD) through to issue for construction (IFC) and construction administration.
• / Contribute to technical innovation developing new business strategies and Yondr DC blueprint

Qualifications and experience

• / Extensive experience in data center design or related critical infrastructure projects (e.g., laboratories, micro-electronics) is essential.
• / Strong leadership skills, with the ability to manage cross-cultural teams and external working relationships.
• / Proven track record in managing large-scale, cross-functional, and multi-team projects, often with significant capital project experience.
• / Strong cost/commercial understanding, with the ability to appreciate the impact of technically led decisions on budget and schedule.
• / Ability to think creatively, challenge traditional approaches, and develop innovative solutions.
• / Proficiency in design management software and programs.
• / A track record of effective risk mitigation and strong organizational and communication skills.

At Yondr, we want to enhance the diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging of our workforce to reflect the world we live in. Our roles are potential opportunities for everyone; all interested parties, regardless of nationality, race, ethnicity, religion, age, sexual orientation, or gender, are welcome to apply. We ensure all candidates have equitable access and consideration throughout the hiring process.

Yondr is committed to fostering a welcoming, safe and inclusive work environment. We provide support through our benefits, which are inclusive of all backgrounds.