Who are we?Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, operating over 260 data centers across the globe. Digital leaders harness Equinix's trusted platform to bring together and interconnect foundational infrastructure at software speed. Equinix enables organizations to access all the right places, partners and possibilities to scale with agility, speed the launch of digital services, deliver world-class experiences and multiply their value, while supporting their sustainability goals. Joining our operations team means that you will be at the forefront of all we do, maintaining critical facilities infrastructure as part of a close-knit team delivering best-in-class service to our data center customers. We embrace diversity in thought and contribution and are committed to providing an equitable work environment that is foundational to our core values as a company and is vital to our success.Job SummaryThe Design Manager will oversee the end-to-end design process for data center projects across Japan. This role involves ensuring compliance with Equinix global standards, local statutory codes, and effective coordination among all project stakeholders. The candidate must possess strong leadership and technical expertise.ResponsibilitiesDesign OwnershipGuide, receive and review complete designs from the Engineer of Record (EOR)Take full responsibility for the design's accuracy, compliance, and deliveryEnsure designs align with Equinix global standards and local statutory regulationsCompliance ManagementEnsure adherence to international and local building codes, zoning requirements, and statutory approvalsMonitor designs for compliance with sustainability practices and industry-leading standardsStakeholder CoordinationCollaborate with Construction Managers, Commercial Managers, Procurement teams, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless project execution.Facilitate regular meetings to address design issues, milestones, and escalations as neededProject ManagementManage design submittals during construction phases in coordination with contractors, external consultants, and internal teamsOversee the workflow of document controllers and audit deliverablesProcess ImprovementDrive process improvements related to cost, quality, and design duration metricsCollect feedback from construction and commissioning teams for continuous improvementRegional FlexibilityAdapt designs to meet the unique challenges of projects across different countries in Asia PacificAddress pre/post-construction permits and statutory approvals specific to each jurisdictionQualificationsLeadership and project management expertiseTechnical proficiency in data center infrastructure systems (mechanical, electrical, structural)Ability to work under tight deadlines while maintaining high-quality outcomesProven ability to manage multidisciplinary teams including architects, engineers, contractors, and regulatory agenciesExcellent communication skills for stakeholder engagement across diverse cultural contextsFamiliarity with sustainability practices in data center design is an advantageEligibility is limited to those who hold a Japanese work visa (humanities and international knowledge).LocationThe candidate will be based in Japan but must be willing to travel extensively within the region depending on project requirements. 職務概要データセンタープロジェクトの設計プロセス全体を日本国内で統括するデザインマネージャーを募集します。この役割には、Equinixのグローバル基準への準拠、現地の法規遵守、およびプロジェクト関係者の効果的な調整が求められます。強いリーダーシップと技術的な専門知識を兼ね備えていることが必須です。責任設計責任エンジニア・オブ・レコード（EOR）から設計の提出を受け、確認し、レビューする設計の正確性、準拠性、および納品に関する全責任を負う設計がEquinixのグローバル基準および現地の法的規制に準拠していることを確認する コンプライアンス管理国際的な建築基準、区域規制、および法的承認への準拠を確認する設計が持続可能性のベストプラクティスおよび業界をリードする基準に準拠していることを監視するステークホルダー調整建設マネージャー、商業マネージャー、調達チーム、その他のステークホルダーと協力し、プロジェクトの円滑な実行を確保する必要に応じて設計問題、マイルストーン、エスカレーションを解決するための定期的な会議を調整するプロジェクト管理建設フェーズにおいて、請負業者、外部コンサルタント、内部チームと協調して設計提出物を管理するドキュメントコントローラーのワークフローを監督し、納品物を監査するプロセス改善コスト、品質、設計期間に関するメトリクスに基づくプロセス改善を推進する建設チームとコミッショニングチームからフィードバックを収集し、継続的な改善を推進します地域対応力アジア太平洋地域の異なる国におけるプロジェクトの特有の課題に対応するため、設計を適応させます各管轄区域固有の建設前/建設後の許可や法的承認を対応します資格リーダーシップとプロジェクト管理の専門知識データセンターインフラシステム（機械、電気、構造）に関する技術的な専門知識厳しい納期を守りながら高品質な成果物を納品する能力建築家、エンジニア、請負業者、規制当局を含む多職種チームを管理する実績多様な文化背景を持つステークホルダーとのコミュニケーション能力データセンター設計における持続可能性の实践に精通していることは優遇日本の就労ビザ(人文国際知識)を保有している方に限定勤務地候補者は日本を拠点としますが、プロジェクトの要件に応じて地域内での出張が頻繁に発生する可能性があります選考プロセス書類選考→Web面接2-3回Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability. 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