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    Major Projects Operations Director - united kingdom, United Kingdom - HVAC - FläktGroup UK

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    Are you a strategic leader with a proven track record in both operational management and project execution within critical environments including the data centre industry? If so, join us as the European Major Projects Operations Director.

    Apply already today

    About the position

    The role of Major projects Operations Director is a new position, designed to provide high quality, professional coordination, and control of all aspects of the "Order to Revenue (OTR)" process. With responsibility for leading our major projects business primarily in data centre operations for a number of key clients across Europe, this pivotal role encompasses the management of complex projects, including client relations, overseeing factory outputs, navigating site relationships, and ensuring the successful installation, commissioning, and handover of projects on time and in line with budget.

    In more detail, as the Major Projects Operations Director, you will:

    • major projects including primary data centre projects for key clients through the entire project cycle, ensuring alignment with client expectations, budget, and timelines. Maintain close communication with sites and project managers to promptly address challenges.
    • as the primary client contact, ensuring needs are met, managing expectations, and fostering long-term relationships. Address client concerns promptly to ensure customer satisfaction.
    • with factories for timely production and delivery of data centre components, while managing quality control to meet project standards.
    • site dynamics adeptly, fostering positive interactions among teams and stakeholders. Resolve conflicts and promote excellence in project execution.
    • site teams, providing leadership and support for skill enhancement and cohesive teamwork, ensuring project success.

    FläktGroup is enjoying tremendous success in the development of its large projects business, primarily in the Data Centre Cooling business, with large scale projects being secured across Europe and beyond, involving the design, manufacture, installation and commissioning of high-value, technically advanced cooling systems. With production taking place in multiple FläktGroup factories, alongside the occasional use of third-party manufacturers, there is a growing requirement for professional coordination and operational control.

    Profile

    Ideal candidate will have:

    In more detail, as the Global Business Development Director, you will:

    • Bachelor's degree in business administration, Engineering, or relevant field; master's degree desirable.
    • A minimum of 10 years of experience supporting large projects including data centre operations, with at least 5 years in a strategic leadership role.
    • Hands-on project management experience in the construction industry (ideally including experience of Data Centre Construction).
    • In-depth knowledge of data centre infrastructure, technologies, and project management principles.
    • An appreciation of HVAC design principles, including refrigeration, fan selections, noise control, etc.
    • An understanding of the established routines for equipment testing and commission, working with in-house and external commissioning engineers and design consultants.
    • to travel across Europe as required.
    • Fluency in English.

    Personal Qualities:

    To thrive in this role, we see that you have strong leadership skills with a focus on team development and motivation. Exceptional negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills are highly desirable. Additionally, having both financial acumen with experience in managing P&L statements and a proven track record of managing client relationships and navigating complex site politics is essential.

    Additional Information:

    If you have questions, please contact (David Dorney), (Chief Sales Officer) The deadline for applications is May 26th. We apply ongoing selection; therefore, the position may be filled before the end date so apply already today

    Before the recruitment, we have taken a position on advertising channels and recruitment companies, and we therefore refrain from talking about this.


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