VP Global Design

Yondr Group; United States; On-site; USD 220,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Yondr Group seeks a VP for Global Design to spearhead design strategy and execution for hyperscale data center projects across a global portfolio. The role leads multidisciplinary teams, collaborates with stakeholders, and drives architectural, structural, and MEP design innovations for mission-critical environments.

The successful candidate will manage concurrent projects, ensure design delivery quality, and guide internal and external teams from BOD to IFC and construction administration.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in data center design or critical infrastructure.
• Strong leadership and cross-cultural team management.
• Proven track record managing large, cross-functional projects with capital exposure.
• Strong cost and schedule awareness.
• Creative thinking and innovative solution development.
• Proficiency in design management software.

Responsibilities

• Lead design strategy and execution for hyperscale data centers.
• Oversee global design delivery from inception to construction.
• Manage internal and external architects, engineers, consultants.
• Ensure alignment with scopes, schedules, budgets.
• Drive innovation and new business strategies in the DC blueprint.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-cultural teams

Project management

Creative thinking

Risk mitigation

Communication skills

Tools

Design management software

BIM

Job description

About Yondr

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.