Data Centre Pre-Construction Program Manager - Lease Portfolio (EMEA)

## About the role - Lead the front-end planning process across the EMEA lease portfolio, ensuring all projects meet defined readiness criteria prior to execution. - Define and implement standardised planning frameworks, checklists, and governance gates aligned with lease requirements and Global Design standards. - Ensure scope clarity, contract alignment, and deliverable completeness prior to delivery handover. - Support onboarding and integration of lease providers into standardised processes and requirements. - Provide end-to-end visibility of the project pipeline, supporting delivery planning across a large-scale portfolio. - Ensure risks are clearly tracked, communicated, and escalated through governance channels. - Ensure delivery alignment to the lease contract, including Exhibit requirements and compliance criteria. - Support early identification and resolution of contract gaps in the Integrated Master Schedule. - Ensure lease providers meet contractual and documentation requirements prior to delivery. - Act as the central coordination point across ILD, Design, Finance, and lease providers. - Drive alignment, accountability, and timely decision-making across internal and external stakeholders. - Provide leadership with clear visibility of readiness, risks, and priorities. ## Process Standardisation & Continuous Improvement - Develop and embed scalable, repeatable front-end planning processes across EMEA and lease providers. - Provide executive-level reporting on readiness, risks, pipeline, and lease provider alignment. - Support governance forums including lessor engagement and portfolio reviews. ## Requirements - Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related experience - Strong experience in project/programme management within construction or infrastructure environments - Proven ability to manage complex stakeholder and vendor ecosystems - Demonstrated experience in planning, risk management, and governance frameworks - Strong analytical capability with experience using data and reporting tools - Data centre / mission-critical infrastructure (MEP-intensive environments). - Pre-construction / front-end planning. - Portfolio pipeline planning and programme delivery. - Understanding of power, cooling, redundancy systems. - Early-stage engagement and alignment. - Performance and capability assessment. - Driving consistency across multiple external delivery partners. - Experience within lease-based or large-scale infrastructure delivery models. - Strong understanding of contract structures, compliance, and construction lifecycle. - Proven track record in standardisation, operational excellence, and process improvement across portfolios. - These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: ## Nice to have - (None specified in the original text) ## What we offer - (None specified in the original text) ## About us - (None specified in the original text)