Senior Director, Global Design Standards (m/f/d)

The Senior Director, Global Design Standards (m/f/d) is a senior leadership role, responsible for leading a team of Design Managers and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and overseeing design standards of NTT facilities construction projects. The design effort involves coordination between cross functional experts and external vendors/consultants. This position requires a strong background in Data Center design, commissioning, and operations with a proven track record of developing and implementing global design standards.

The Senior Director, Global Design Standards is a creative, detail-oriented problem solver with excellent communication skills that can achieve high quality standards while carefully considering cost and feasibility factors. This role requires good judgment to meet project objectives, with the ability to collaborate and manage the accountabilities of a diverse interdisciplinary team focused on creating and maintaining the best facilities environments in industry.

This leadership role strives towards fostering a collaborative and innovative team culture focused on achieving operational excellence.

This is a hybrid role that can be located in Germany or the United Kingdom with 50 % international travel.

What you will do

• Oversee the preparation and execution of stakeholder/vendor agreements, defining Scope of Work, Scope of Services and Fees based on project requirements, design standards, and system specifications
• Manage the day-to-day activities of the SME team and manage the technical issues that arise in design, construction, and commissioning
• Collaborations with cross functional teams as to product to build, options and timeline, and provide solutions to meet project goals
• Responsible for ensuring that the global design standards are followed unless project conditions warrant deviations. If so, obtain consensus and document
• Ensure compliance with NTT standards on all projects and assure that these standards are up to date with industry best practices and meet the company’s business objectives (Emphasis on value-engineering)
• Assist in the preparation and review of budgets and forecasts related to anticipated design and construction expenditures
• Develop and maintain vendor relationships (Contractors, Architects, Engineers, Consultants, etc.) to provide cost-effective services for NTT projects
• Review Contracts and Scope documents to verify needs based on project requirements
• Coordinate with internal NTT organization on sustainability issues related to design and best practices
• Ensure that all stakeholders are up to date with regards to design schedule and potential issues
• Prepare monthly project reports regarding the budget, schedule, and scope objectives of assigned projects

What we are looking for

• Influence policies: but not strategic direction of organization, anticipates factors that could influence strategies and company position in the market
• Proven ability to develop and execute operational strategies that drive excellence and business results
• Thought leader with creative, strategic, and financial acumen coupled with strong business intellect
• Ability to understand and interpret design and construction drawings/specifications, project schedules, detailed budgets and estimate summaries
• In-depth knowledge of all aspects of a data center construction project, with an emphasis on Mechanical, Electrical, Security, Fire, and Control systems
• Excellent coordination and project management skills
• Experience in interfacing and coordinating intra-disciplinary departments to assess departmental needs and program requirements
• An understanding of design and construction budgets, and how to balance design requirements to the established budget
• Strong knowledge of construction methodologies, building codes, safety regulations, and industry best practices. Knowledge of contractual and building regulation obligations
• Excellent leadership, team management, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and collaborate with global teams
• Proven experience implementing processes in rapid growth environments and operating in compliance with global regulations

What we can offer you

• An agile company culture with short decision-making paths and plenty of opportunities to show personal initiative​
• Company pension
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible working time models and mobile working (depending on your role)​
• Allowance for the use of public transport and bike scheme
• Allowance for the use of Health and Wellness ​
• Individual training and development opportunities​
• Numerous other additional benefits such as birthday vouchers, employee advisory program, employee referral scheme
• Lunch allowance company events and much more