VP Global Design

Yondr Group

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About The Position

The VP for Global Design will spearhead the design strategy and execution of hyperscale data center projects across Yondr’s global portfolio. The role ensures design standards meet high benchmarks for scalability, sustainability, and speed-to-market.

The VP will lead multidisciplinary design teams, collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, and drive innovation in architectural, structural, and MEP systems for mission-critical environments. The role spans multiple projects and clients concurrently. It is part of the Data Center Execution leadership team and is accountable for global design delivery and quality. The VP leads integrated design delivery from inception through operations, oversees projects from basis of design through issue for construction and construction administration, and contributes to technical innovation, business strategies, and Yondr’s data center blueprint.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in data center design or related critical infrastructure projects, such as laboratories or micro-electronics.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to manage cross-cultural teams and external working relationships.
• Proven track record managing large-scale, cross-functional, multi-team projects, often with significant capital project experience.
• Strong cost and commercial understanding, including appreciation of the impact of technically led decisions on budget and schedule.
• Ability to think creatively, challenge traditional approaches, and develop innovative solutions.
• Proficiency in design management software and programs.
• Track record of effective risk mitigation, along with strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the Data Center Execution leadership team.
• Be accountable for global design delivery and quality design output.
• Lead integrated design delivery from inception through operations.
• Lead complete design solutions for multiple concurrent data center projects, aligning them with project scopes, schedules, and budgets.
• Manage internal architects and engineers and provide technical direction to external consultants and vendors to achieve optimum, repeatable designs.
• Oversee projects from the initial basis of design (BOD) through issue for construction (IFC) and construction administration.
• Contribute to technical innovation, new business strategies, and Yondr’s data center blueprint.

Benefits

• Yondr provides benefits described as inclusive of all backgrounds.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: No Education Listed