VP Global Design

Yondr Group; États-Unis; Sur place; USD 200 000 - 320 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Yondr Group is seeking a VP for Global Design to spearhead the design strategy and execution of hyperscale data center project design across our global portfolio. Lead multidisciplinary teams to ensure scalability, sustainability, and rapid deployment while maintaining high design standards.

The role requires strong leadership, a track record in large-scale, cross-functional projects, and the ability to influence budgets and schedules.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in data center design or related critical infrastructure.
• Proven leadership across cross-cultural, multi-team projects.
• Strong cost/commercial understanding and impact awareness on budgets.
• Ability to think creatively and develop innovative solutions.
• Proficiency in design management software and programs.

Responsabilités

• Part of the Data Center Execution leadership team.
• Accountable for design delivery and output globally.
• Lead integrated design delivery from inception through operations.
• Oversee multiple concurrent data center projects aligned with scope, schedule and budget.
• Manage internal architects and engineers; provide direction to external consultants and vendors.
• Oversee BOD through IFC and construction administration.
• Contribute to technical innovation and new business strategies.

Connaissances

Data center design

Leadership across cultures

Budget & cost understanding

Risk management

Design management software

Outils

BIM software (Revit)

Description du poste

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.