Global Cloud Solutions Integration Director - Tate Inc.

Job Type: Full-time

Reporting to: Global President of Cloud Solutions and Innovation

Location: Jessup, Maryland, USA

About Us

At Tate we are passionate about everything we do. Tate has been recognized worldwide as an industry leader in the development and manufacture of data center infrastructure solutions, for over 60 years. We have expanded our manufacturing footprint across the US, Europe, Australia and are excited to have opened a new 287,000 sq. ft. manufacturing site in St. Paul, Virginia, and an additional 40,000 sq ft of manufacturing at our site in Belgium in Q1 2024 alone.

Our experienced team is expanding, and we are excited about our fresh, dynamic, and inclusive team of experts working collaboratively on projects, as we continue to stay ahead of the data center revolution. We continue to invest heavily in the best available manufacturing tools and equipment needed to adhere to Tate’s world class standards and our business remains committed to developing lower carbon, sustainable solutions, in keeping with our 10-year Planet Passionate sustainability strategy. We are excited to potentially welcome you as part of our team. Together, let's shape the future of data center infrastructure with innovation, excellence, and a passion for sustainable growth.

At Tate, you can expect the stability and growth of a long-established multinational coupled with the speed and dynamism of a fast-paced growing company. The perfect balance!

About the Role

Lead the engineering and manufacturing process function with a specific focus on cloud customers by driving innovation, providing engineering and manufacturing direction while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure that all design activities align with organizational goals for Cloud customers and meet their specific requirements.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and implement a global engineering strategy for Tate products that align with the organization’s market position and enable tailored design solutions to be developed that meet the specific needs and challenges of cloud-based environments.
• Provide leadership and direction to the integration team, fostering a culture of creativity, technical expertise, innovation and excellence.
• Collaborate closely with cloud customers to understand their design requirements, ensuring alignment with manufacturing best practices and work cross functionally with internal teams (i.e. project management, sales, R&D, engineering) to ensure seamless integration of design concepts.
• Drive the integration of innovative technologies and sustainable design practices into product offerings.
• Oversee the conceptualization and visualization of design projects, ensuring alignment with Tate's commitment to excellence at each stage of development.
• Utilize cutting-edge design tools and methodologies to create compelling presentations and prototypes.
• Stay informed about industry trends, emerging design technologies and advancements in cloud solutions to inform design decisions based on user-centric design principles.
• Implement rigorous quality assurance processes to ensure that design outputs meet or exceed industry standards.
• Develop and implement standardized design practices globally, ensuring consistency and quality across all regions with all design efforts fully aligned with the organization’s brand identity and messaging.
• Foster collaborative relationships with key cloud customers to co-create design solutions that meet their evolving needs.
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of all design related activity.
• Provide regular reports and updates to senior leadership on performance, milestones, and potential risks.
• Provide leadership and oversight of global manufacturing design to ensure new and existing regional manufacturing factories can support our cloud customers’ current design, and future proofing them to ensure long term manufacturing viability.

Additional Expectation

• Remain compliant with the Code of Conduct and Policies which includes the Kingspan Group Compliance Policy.
• Ensure that all duties related to product compliance are adhered to in accordance with the Product Compliance Policy, Laws, Regulations, and market demands.
• Responsible for all tasks to achieve compliance goals and demands of the Compliance Management System.

• Must raise concerns related to the Compliance Management System to their supervisor, manager, or any member of the Leadership Team, or through the confidential whistle blower service.

What You’ll Bring

• A bachelor’s degree in design, Engineering, or a related field. Although not essential, additional business qualifications are a plus.
• Proven experience of 7 years in a leadership role within design, preferably in a global context within the data center or construction industry.
• Strong strategic thinking and planning skills with a track record of driving design innovation.
• In-depth knowledge of cloud-based environments and their impact on design requirements.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in design tools and software.
• Ability to travel globally as required.

Employee Benefits

• Career Scope and Advancement: As we grow, new positions and career opportunities arise, offering accelerated paths for the right candidates, locally and globally.
• World of Wellness Philosophy: We empower you to take charge of your health and well-being. You’ll have access to a wide range of medical, dental, and vision benefits, along with personalized guidance from a “Health Advocate.” We also offer other supplemental options, including 401k, legal, disability, and theft insurance, to ensure your financial wellness.
• Corporate Social Responsibility: Through Planet Passionate we are determined to reduce our manufacturing carbon (CO2e) emissions to as close to zero as technically possible, together with halving carbon intensity in our primary supply chain. We are very involved in our community, and you will have ample opportunities to support us, in creating a better world.
• Skills Development: Given the dynamic pace of our business and a strong collaborative environment, your new role will be diverse and multifaceted – allowing you to be more versatile and develop a broader skill set.
• Mentorship and development: At Tate, we don’t believe in hierarchy, we work together as one team for one common goal. You will have access and exposure to our senior leaders and experts for learning in your role, and additionally mentorship for the future.
• Culture: We have a great team culture, highly collaborative, supportive and social. Together we innovate, collaborate, take ownership and strive for excellence.

Tate is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other protected status. Come aboard as we champion diversity and inclusivity in the workplace!

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