- Lead regional hyperscale and enterprise data center projects
- Drive end-to-end technical delivery across multiple countries
About Our Client
Our client is a leading organization specializing in data center infrastructure solutions and large-scale mission-critical facility development. With a strong regional presence and a growing portfolio of complex data center projects, the company provides end-to-end consulting, design, integration, and turnkey delivery services for enterprise and hyperscale customers.
Job Description
Data Center Technical Architect Director (TD)As the Data Center Technical Architect Director, you will be responsible for leading multidisciplinary technical teams across regional data center projects, ensuring successful project execution from concept through delivery.
Key Responsibilities- Lead and manage technical teams across multiple country-based data center projects to achieve successful delivery objectives.
- Review and validate solution architecture designs prepared by Solutions Architects, ensuring technical feasibility, project alignment, and delivery readiness.
- Engage with customers to present technical solutions, support business development activities, and negotiate technical project requirements.
- Conduct customer requirement gathering, technical surveys, and feasibility assessments to develop optimized data center facility solutions.
- Define project delivery strategies, identify critical activities, and ensure structured execution with effective governance and controls.
- Assess technical risks, develop mitigation strategies, and perform cost analysis related to construction, engineering, and manpower resources.
- Provide technical leadership and guidance in accordance with industry standards, including TIA-942, BICSI, IEC 61439, IEEE 493, and BS 7671.
- Oversee the design and implementation of critical datacenter infrastructure, including:
- Electrical Systems
- Mechanical Ventilation and Air Conditioning (MVAC) Systems
- Extra-Low Voltage (ELV) Systems
- Fire Detection and Suppression Systems
- Civil and Structural Works
- Evaluate, specify, and support the selection of mission-critical equipment, including:
- Diesel Generators
- High Voltage (HV) and Low Voltage (LV) Switchboards
- Transformers
- Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Systems
- Battery Systems
- Power Distribution Units (PDU)
- Busway and Power Cabling Solutions
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders, consultants, contractors, and clients to ensure technical excellence and project success.
The Successful Applicant
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in data center integration, infrastructure solutions, or turnkey project environments.
- Proven experience in consulting, design, engineering, or project management for large-scale data center facilities of at least 1MW capacity.
- Strong understanding of mission-critical facility design, implementation, and operational requirements.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD 2019, Revit, Microsoft Project, and other relevant engineering/project management tools.
- Solid knowledge of international data center standards and best practices.
Preferred Certifications
- Accredited Tier Designer (ATD) by Uptime Institute.
- Certified Data Centre Professional (CDCP) by EXIN EPI.
- Additional project management or engineering certifications will be an added advantage.
Key Competencies
- Strong leadership and people management skills.
- Excellent client-facing presentation and communication capabilities.
- Commercially aware with strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and challenging project environment.
- Self-motivated, adaptable, and team-oriented professional.
What's On Offer
- Opportunity to lead high-impact regional data center projects.
- Exposure to large-scale mission-critical infrastructure developments.
- Career advancement within a rapidly growing data center industry.
- Collaborative and technically driven work environment.
- Competitive remuneration package with performance-based rewards.
- Opportunity to work directly with enterprise and hyperscale customers.
- Continuous professional development and industry certification support.
Contact:
Quote job ref: JN-082026-7083420
