Data Center Delivery Director

Job Description

Delivery Director – Frankfurt (Hyperscale Data Center)Role OverviewAs Delivery Director based in Frankfurt, you'll lead end-to-end delivery of large-scale hyperscale data center projects, guiding them from shovel-ready status through to commissioning and handover. You'll manage General Contractors and multi-disciplinary teams in civil/structural (CSA) and MEP construction, ensuring performance, compliance, and cost-efficiency at mega-scale.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide leadership, coaching, and empowerment to a cross-functional delivery team in alignment with corporate strategy;Oversee entitlement, permitting, design, construction, commissioning, and project close-out phases;Drive standardisation of delivery methods to accelerate delivery timelines, reduce costs, and maintain consistent quality;Develop and refine scalable tools, templates, and procedures for repeatable success;Collaborate closely with Operations, Procurement, Engineering, Finance, Sales, and executive leadership to align priorities and expedite decision-making;Lead project budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis in partnership with Finance teams;Manage GC/vendor relationships, qualification, RFPs, MSAs, and project authorisations;Support customer/sales engagement around delivery timelines, compliance, and service handover;Ensure all construction meets the Basis of Design (BOD), specifications, codes, and operational readiness;Act as escalation point for resourcing, workflows, and QA/QC across all project stages;Prepare and present approval packages for executive review and sign-off.Ideal Profile7-10 years in leadership roles within construction/delivery of hyperscale or mission-critical data center infrastructure;Deep mastery of CSA and MEP construction management at scale;Strong, inspirational leadership with team development and harmonisation skills;Excellent communicator, fluent in German and English;Frankfurt-based and available on-site 4–5 days a week;Able and willing to travel as needed.