Senior Director, Design Delivery

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Senior Director, Design Delivery

Job Summary

The Senior Director Design Delivery leads a team of multi-disciplinary engineers, architects, and managers and is responsible for a portfolio of data center projects across EMEA. These projects can include: new construction, phased expansion, retrofits and upgrades, acquisition conversions, and large-scale mechanical and electrical equipment selections.The Senior Director will be an industry recognized expert on data center design and an experienced mid-sized team manager. The Design Delivery leader critically assesses design decisions and collaborates with peers in other regions to ensure global consistency. They are a key partner in the assessment and adoption of new technology and capabilities within Equinix's data center design.

Responsibilities

People Management 

Leads and develops a team of design (people) managers and is accountable for a large portfolio of world-class data center designs across the EMEA Region

Effectively communicates with senior business collaborators to ensure designs meet Equinix’s Global Design Standards and the business needs for capacity, density and function

Mentors those that work for them or in related design delivery teams to ensure the design delivery function grows in line with the company's needs and continues to lead the industry

Design Process 

Responsible for the choice of design partners and for individual assignment to projects

Reviews and contributes to the development of tools, techniques and processes for the management and reporting of the design process to ensure local appropriateness and global consistency

Works across Design Delivery functions at the Global and Regional levels to ensure productization of equipment, means, and methods

Sets strategy with internal and external resources by way of their influence, outstanding interpersonal skills and industry-recognized proficiencies

Cross-Functional Coordination 

Maintains outstanding relationships with the Regional President, Corporate Development leaders, and Design Partners to ensure clarity, high quality and on-time delivery of projects that meet Equinix's global design standards

Works with peers in the Global Design and Construction Center of Excellence and Regional teams to drive consistency and technical excellence on design and delivery practices

Drives global consistency in design delivery approach and critically evaluates structural change, tools, and methodologies to support this endeavor

Project Management 

Leads all aspects of the complete portfolio of assigned design works for a region or globally

Runs the allocation of projects to sub-region or global sub-function staff members based on skills and the needs of the portfolio and act as a key partner in the decision-making process about scale and yield for individual phases and the all-phases design

In the Regional role:Signs off on design budgets, and authorizes change management requests during the construction phase

In the Center of Excellence function:Approves designs that are compliant with Global Design Standards, or negotiates deviations with peers and management

Design Oversight 

In the Regional role:Advises on advancements in design being investigated by the Center of Excellence departments to ensure technologies support future Data Center design and construction needs and meet the evolving needs of the customer

In the Center of Excellence role:Evaluates and produces a development roadmap which aligns with an evolution in need and global design standards

Leads development for adoption and ensures wide peer review with Regional colleagues in refinement

Qualifications

Demonstrated ability in leading the design team of a data center operator, hyperscaler or mission critical building operator (e.g. biotech/pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, electric vehicles) or subcontractor is critical

Substantial experience in either a Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) firm or engineering consultancy are also essential

Validated ability as a manager of teams (10+ people) in the design sphere including as manager of (people) managers

MSc in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering OR MSc in Architecture is preferred, BSc acceptable or extensive and demonstrable experience in role

Professional Engineer (PE) or Chartered Engineer (CEng) certification is crucial

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Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability. If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing .

Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.