Subregional Project Controls Manager

About the Role:

The Subregional Project Controls Manager (m/f/d) will oversee all aspects of cost and commercial management, schedule and risk controls, and financial reporting for data centre construction projects within their region.

You will act as a technical leader in project controls, ensuring full compliance with DLR's governance framework while optimizing capital expenditure (CapEx) and operational expenditure (OpEx) to achieve the best Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead all aspects of cost control and commercial management across multiple data centre construction projects.
• Partner with Construction Delivery teams to apply schedule and risk management standards across your subregion.
• Manage project budgeting, forecasting, accruals, and cost reporting in line with DE&C Budget Tracking Template and Construction Accounting standards.
• Oversee change management , invoice review , and owner change order processes to maintain financial accuracy.
• Conduct value management reviews to identify opportunities for cost optimization and efficiency improvements.
• Collaborate with Procurement , Preconstruction , and Regional Directors to ensure budget alignment and risk mitigation.
• Develop and maintain robust cost governance , reporting dashboards, and benchmarking metrics.
• Ensure commercial transparency and timely escalation of risks and cost variances.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in commercial project management , ideally within the data centre or mission-critical construction sector.
• Strong background in cost management, financial forecasting, and risk management methodologies.
• Proven ability to manage multi-country project structures and collaborate across cross-functional, multicultural teams.
• Experience with construction contract delivery methods , change control processes , and vendor management.
• Solid understanding of construction economics, market cost trends, and procurement strategies.
• Strong digital skills with experience in construction project management tools and reporting platforms.

What We Offer:

• Open door culture with short communications paths and flat hierarchies
• Personalized onboarding plan (buddy system), education programs
• Personal development options in a fast-growing environment
• Attractive social benefits (Flexible working hours, digital meal vouchers, bike leasing, pension plan, etc.)
• Many additional extras like free drinks, fresh fruit and team events

A bit about us

Digital Realty is the leading provider of carrier and cloud neutral data centre services by delivering the full spectrum of data center, colocation and interconnection solutions. PlatformDIGITAL, the company's global data center platform, provides customers with a secure data meeting place and a proven Pervasive Datacenter Architecture (PDx) solution methodology for powering innovation and efficiently managing Data Gravity challenges. Digital Realty gives its customers access to the connected data communities that matter to them with a global data center footprint of 300+ facilities in 50+ metros across 28 countries on 6 continents. We've 3,500+ colleagues around the world who work together, come up with life-changing solutions and create connections that matter every day.

What we can offer you

Our rapidly evolving business sector offers the opportunity to be part of a courageous and passionate team who work together to understand and meet the changing needs of our global customers. Join us and you'll be part of a supportive and inclusive environment where you can bring your whole self to work. As part of our team, you'll get to work with people from different business areas, challenge the way we do things and put your ideas into action. We'll also give you plenty of development opportunities so you can build a rewarding and successful career with us. This is an exciting time to join our business so apply now and make your mark on our future.