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This is a high-impact leadership role for a dynamic executive who can drive global expansion, innovation, and operational excellence in data center construction. The Vice President, Global Construction will lead the strategic planning, execution, and delivery of data center construction projects across APAC, EMEA, and AMER. This role requires a seasoned executive with a deep understanding of large-scale data center development and construction methodologies, and regional regulatory requirements. The VP will be responsible for overseeing multiple projects, ensuring cost efficiency, quality, and timely completion while aligning with corporate objectives and sustainability initiatives.

What you'll be doing

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Leadership & Execution

• Develop and execute a global construction strategy that meet business growth and expansion plans.

• Lead a high-performing global construction team, ensuring alignment across regions while adapting to local market conditions.

• Oversee project delivery from pre-construction through commissioning, ensuring adherence to scope, budget, and timeline.

• Drive continuous improvement in project execution, risk management, and cost control strategies.

Project & Program Management

• Manage multiple concurrent data center construction projects across APAC, EMEA, and AMER, ensuring operational excellence.

• Establish and refine best practices, construction standards, and governance models to streamline project execution.

• Monitor project performance, resolve escalations, and implement corrective actions to mitigate delays or cost overruns.

• Lead cross-functional collaboration with design, engineering, operations, and procurement teams.

• Drive innovation in construction methodologies, modularization, and prefabrication to improve speed-to-market.

Financial & Contract Management

• Own the global construction budget, ensuring cost-effective execution and value engineering.

• Collaborate with procurement on contract negotiations with general contractors, subcontractors, and vendors.

• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, safety standards, and sustainability objectives.

Stakeholder Management & Communication

• Act as a key liaison between executive leadership, regional teams, customers, and external partners.

• Provide executive-level reporting on project progress, risks, and strategic opportunities.

• Foster strong relationships with local authorities, regulatory bodies, and industry stakeholders.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 20+ years of experience in large-scale data center construction, real estate development, or mission-critical infrastructure projects.

• Proven leadership in managing multi-billion-dollar global construction programs.

• Expertise in APAC, EMEA, and AMER regulatory environments, permitting processes, and regional construction challenges.

• Strong financial acumen with experience managing CAPEX budgets and optimizing project costs.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic global organization with matrixed reporting structures.

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or a related field (master's preferred).

PREFERRED SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES

• Experience with hyperscale data center development and next-generation construction technologies.

• Ability to navigate complex cultural and operational landscapes across regions.

This is a remote position that requires reliable internet connection and electricity. A monthly stipend is provided to cover expenses associated with working remotely and use of a personal mobile device, if applicable.

NTT Global Data Centers Americas, Inc. offers competitive compensation based on experience, education, and location. Base salary for this position is $ 284,200.00 - $ 527,800.00.

All regular full-time employees are eligible for an annual bonus; payout is dependent upon individual and company performance.

Employees receive paid time-off, medical, dental, and vision benefits, life and supplemental insurance, short-term and long-term disability, flexible spending account, and 401k retirement plan to create a rich Total Rewards package

Workplace type :

Remote Working

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30+ billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long-term success. We invest over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure, and connectivity. We are also one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group and headquartered in Tokyo.

Equal Opportunity Employer

NTT DATA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category. Join our growing global team and accelerate your career with us. Apply today.