Associate Director, Data Center Technology & Infrastructure
Position
Summary
We
are seeking an experienced Associate Director, Data Center Technology &
Infrastructure to serve as the key technical partner to the Global CTO
and support the design, implementation, integration, and operational readiness
of regional data center projects.
This
role will oversee all technology-related aspects of data center infrastructure,
including IT infrastructure, networking, compute, storage, virtualization,
security, monitoring systems, and critical facility technologies. The
successful candidate will provide technical leadership, resolve complex
technical challenges, and ensure technology solutions are delivered in
accordance with global standards, operational requirements, and business
objectives.
The
role will work closely with Engineering, PMO, Procurement, Commercial,
Operations, Solution teams, and external technology partners to ensure
successful project delivery across multiple countries.
Key
Responsibilities
Technology
Strategy & Technical Leadership
- Support the Global CTO in driving technology strategy
and technical governance across regional data center projects.
- Provide technical leadership throughout the project
lifecycle, from design to commissioning and operational handover.
- Establish technology standards, best practices, and
infrastructure governance across all project locations.
- Serve as the primary technical escalation point for
complex infrastructure and technology issues.
Data
Center Infrastructure & Technology
- Oversee technology architecture covering compute,
storage, networking, virtualization, cloud connectivity, cybersecurity,
and monitoring systems.
- Review infrastructure designs and technical
specifications to ensure scalability, resiliency, security, and
operational efficiency.
- Support integration between IT systems, building
management systems (BMS), DCIM, ERP, monitoring platforms, and operational
technologies.
- Ensure technology solutions align with business,
operational, and customer requirements.
Technical
Project Delivery
- Work closely with PMO, Engineering, Procurement, and
Commercial teams throughout project execution.
- Support technical reviews, factory acceptance testing
(FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), commissioning, and operational
readiness.
- Monitor technical milestones, identify project risks,
and recommend mitigation plans.
- Ensure technology deliverables are completed according
to project schedules and quality standards.
Vendor
& Solution Management
- Evaluate technology vendors, infrastructure solutions,
and technical proposals.
- Support vendor selection, solution validation, and
technology procurement.
- Collaborate with Solution teams during customer
engagements, technical presentations, and solution development.
- Coordinate with global technology partners on product
roadmaps and infrastructure innovations.
Operational
Excellence & Innovation
- Drive continuous improvement of technology platforms,
infrastructure reliability, and operational efficiency.
- Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend
improvements to enhance data center performance.
- Support operational troubleshooting, root cause
analysis, and technology optimization initiatives.
- Develop technical documentation, standards, and
operational procedures.
Requirements
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical
Engineering, Information Technology, Telecommunications, or a related
discipline.
- 15+ years of experience in data center technology,
enterprise infrastructure, networking, cloud platforms, or
mission-critical environments.
- Strong expertise in servers, storage, networking,
virtualization, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, and enterprise
platforms.
- Solid understanding of data center facility
infrastructure, including power, cooling, MEP systems, BMS, and DCIM.
- Experience leading technical delivery for large-scale
data center or digital infrastructure projects.
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and
problem-solving capabilities.
- Excellent stakeholder management and leadership
skills.
- Fluent English communication skills.
- Willingness to travel frequently across regional
project locations.
Preferred
Industry Background
- Data Center & Co-location
- Digital Infrastructure
- Cloud & Hyper-scale Infrastructure
- Enterprise Technology & Hardware
- Networking & Telecommunications
- Mission-Critical Facilities