Senior Director - Global Master Planning and Due Dilligence (m/f/d)

The Senior Director, Global Master Planning & Due Diligence is responsible for leading a team of technical experts in conducting due diligence on potential land acquisitions, developing, and implementing utility infrastructure planning and design strategies, and managing a team of utility program managers. As a Senior Director, you will play a critical role in the success of our data center business, driving Strategic direction and innovation in technology due diligence, shaping the company's approach to tech-enabled utility infrastructure development.

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

What you will do

• Lead a global team of technical experts in due diligence, site feasibility assessments, site master planning and utility program managers 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including land acquisition, legal, product, design, and construction, for seamless project planning and execution
• Develop and implement strategies for utility infrastructure planning and design, including engineering and design solutions, estimates, and risk analysis
• Manage a team of utility program managers, providing guidance and oversight on project development
• Ensure compliance with local regulations, industry standards, and company policies
• Drive strategic direction and innovation in technology due diligence, shaping the company's approach to tech-enabled utility infrastructure deployment
• Identify and assess emerging technologies and innovations to improve infrastructure planning and design
• Develop and implement technology due diligence frameworks, standards, and best practices
• Foster a culture of innovation and collaboration
   

What we are looking for

• Strong understanding of Data Center infrastructure requirements and industry standards
• Excellent project management, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail with superior organizational skills; excellent time management skills with proven ability to deliver on tight timelines
• Superior analytical rigor and creativity required to present financials and technical due diligence, including alternatives that are data based, to drive tangible value to the business
• Strong interpersonal skills: ability to coordinate activity with multiple business stakeholders
• Strong English language skills; additional languages a plus
• Familiarity with local regulations and industry standards in North America, Europe, Africa, India, Asia, and Japan
• Strong leadership skills to guide and manage cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration and achieving common goals
• Excellent communication skills to effectively convey complex strategic information to different audiences
• Strong critical thinking skills to evaluate potential targets, assess synergies, and make informed decisions
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, or a related field

What we 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