Design Manager (f/m/d)
About the Role
As a Design Manager (f/m/d), you will lead the planning and delivery of complex, mission-critical data center projects—from the concept phase through commissioning. Within the Design, Engineering & Construction organization, you will coordinate multidisciplinary design teams, ensure compliance with global and regional design standards, and act as the central decision-making authority for all design-related matters. This role is aimed at technically proficient individuals who work independently, manage priorities confidently, and deliver high-quality, implementable solutions in a dynamic environment.
Your Responsibilities
- Lead and manage external design and commissioning consultants
- Coordinate interdisciplinary design across all CSA and MEPH disciplines
- Ensure compliance with global and regional Design Engineering Guidelines
- Manage design schedules, budgets, change management, and deliverables
- Overall technical responsibility across design, construction, and commissioning
- Support construction execution by handling RFIs and technical clarifications
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders, contractors, suppliers, customers, and authorities
- Contribute to standardization, innovation, and continuous improvement of designs
Your Profile
- Experience in the data center environment
- Completed degree in engineering (CSA/MEPH) or architecture, or a comparable qualification
- Strong skills in technical coordination and stakeholder management
- Confident communication skills to explain and defend technical decisions
- Structured, proactive way of working and resilience in a demanding project environment
- Very good English skills, written and spoken
Our Benefits
- Open company culture with short decision-making paths and flat hierarchies
- Individual onboarding plan with buddy system and training opportunities
- Development opportunities in a fast-growing environment
- Comprehensive benefits (flexible working hours, digital meal vouchers, bike leasing, company pension plan, and more)