Senior Project Director

Overview EdgeConneX offers a dynamic, fast-paced work environment with a global footprint and a unified team delivering data center solutions from core to edge. Focused on driving innovation for EdgeConneX customers worldwide, building tomorrow’s data center infrastructure today for Network, Content, and Cloud customers. Position Senior Project Director (Milan) — The Senior Project Director oversees data center projects or programs at €1-5 bln CaPex, with first tranche deliveries within 15 months after construction start. You will shape EdgeConneX’s European and Italian footprint, influencing relationships and the expansion of our largest customers. The Senior Project Director ensures this by building a high performing team with other EdgeConneX departments and partners. To deliver large-scale, time-constrained projects, the Senior Project Director is responsible for project delivery and process improvement initiatives. Customer relationships and market knowledge will drive our market development team in establishing new data center developments. The Senior Project Director drives issues to close themselves. This position reports to the Vice President of PMO EMEA and will be based in Milan. Primary Responsibilities Deliver multi-billion-euro data center projects on time, on budget and on quality by: Delivering high-quality accurate and transparent updates Driving schedule improvements to ensure reliable and predictable dates Providing (executive) leadership and our customers with project insights and risks Effectively managing risks, ensuring there is always a Plan B in place Delivering high quality reports conveying project progress to supporting teams Building a high performing team between EdgeConneX and partner teams in delivering the project Develop a network throughout EdgeConneX, authorities, customers and external partners to effectively manage the projects and associated challenges Continuous drive for improving processes and challenging the status quo Team up with the VP of Italy to communicate with critical project stakeholders Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Problem solving and analytical skills Creativity and flexibility to get the project done Self-starter with a positive attitude and strong emotional intelligence Ability to quickly leverage new insights from new applications and our PMIS system Ability to work in a fast-paced, globally diverse, rapidly scaling company Strong communication skills in both written and verbal English and Italian Ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities and projects Ability to meet committed timelines Experience/Education 10+ years data center project management experience or relevant experience in large scale customer facing energy infrastructure, pharmacy or petro-chemical construction projects Projects in excess of € 500 million Individual data center projects of 50MW+ Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or Construction Management or related field with equivalent experience A combination of 2 project / construction management-related certifications such as AC, ACP CPC, CST, FE, PE, or PMP is required within 24 months following job start OSHA 30 safety certification is required to be completed within 3 months following job start Travel Up to 25% with the flexibility to travel on short notice (domestic and international). EdgeConneX believes inclusion – of thought, backgrounds and experiences – affects all that we do. Our goal is to create an environment where embracing differences helps deepen the lives and work experience of our employees, enhances our innovation and creativity, and enriches our involvement in our communities. EdgeConneX is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. EdgeConneX offers a competitive benefits package. For more information on how we process your data, visit our Data Privacy Policy here. #J-18808-Ljbffr