Project Director - Data Centres (Ireland / Denmark)

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South Africa
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Key responsibilities: * Hold overall accountability for large, complex and international data centre project organisations, from early concept through delivery and commissioning * Act as senior client interface, building long term trust, shared governance and effective decision-making frameworks * Define and oversee RIBA based (or equivalent) delivery models, ensuring consistency, transparency and control across geographies * Provide leadership to Senior Project Managers and Discipline Leads across large multidisciplinary teams * Set strategic direction and create clarity across disciplines, countries and partner organisations * Hold accountability for project performance, including finances, risk management, governance and steering committee engagement * Contribute actively to business development activities, supporting upselling, reselling and long-term account development through ongoing client dialogue In order to be considered the following is required: The first step to success in this role is your ability to collaborate at senior level, with clients, partners and colleagues. Clear communication, build trust across cultures and provide leadership in complex and demanding environments. In addition, the following is required: * Documented experience from international data centre projects of 20+ MW * Extensive experience working with international clients in an English-speaking project environment, including UK / British delivery culture * Solid understanding and practical experience with RIBA stages or equivalent international delivery frameworks * Demonstrated leadership experience managing other project managers and senior specialists within large, multidisciplinary organisations * Experience from engineering consultancy, technical advisory or hyperscale projects The organisation supports leading international data centre operators, investors and developers across multiple geographies. Their projects are characterised by high complexity, fast decision cycles and close collaboration with international clients, architects and technical partners. If you meet the above requirements and are interested in an opportunity to relocate to Ireland and/or Denmark, please URGENTLY submit your CV via email for consideration. This is an exciting opportunity to become an integral part of a rapidly expanding data centre division and contribute your expertise to the delivery of complex, large-scale and mission-critical projects. Please note: The information displayed above is not limited to the contents of this advertisement, and additional responsibilities or requirements may apply. If you have not received a response within 14 days of submitting your application, please consider your application unsuccessful. Be Different Recruiter

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