Data Center Project Development & Delivery Director

About the Company

We are seeking an experienced Vice President / Director of Data Center Project Development & Delivery to lead the full lifecycle of data center projects in the U.S., from early-stage project development and site selection through execution, construction, and commercial operation.

About the Role

This role will be responsible for driving project strategy, managing cross-functional teams, and ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to required technical and commercial standards.

Responsibilities

- Project Development & Strategy

- Lead data center project development activities including site selection, feasibility studies, permitting, and utility coordination (power, water, network).

- Evaluate market opportunities and support investment decision-making through technical and commercial analysis.

- Work with internal stakeholders to define project scope, capacity planning, and development roadmap.

- Project Execution & Delivery

- Own end-to-end project delivery from design through construction, commissioning, and handover to operations.

- Manage EPCs, contractors, designers, and key equipment suppliers (power, cooling, BESS, etc.).

- Establish and enforce project schedules, budgets, and quality standards.

- Identify project risks and implement mitigation plans.

- Project Operations & Process Management

- Build and optimize project management systems, workflows, and reporting standards.

- Implement best practices for cost control, schedule control, and change management.

- Coordinate with finance, legal, procurement, and operations teams to ensure smooth project execution.

- Leadership & Communication

- Serve as the primary owner for project execution in the U.S. region.

- Lead and develop project management and engineering teams.

- Communicate with investors, partners, utilities, and local authorities as needed.

- Represent the company in key project meetings and external negotiations.

Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree or above in Engineering, Construction Management, Energy, or related field.

- 10+ years of experience in data center, energy infrastructure, or large-scale industrial projects.

Required Skills

- Strong experience in at least two of the following:

- Data center development

- Power and cooling infrastructure

- Large-scale EPC or owner-side project management

- Proven track record of delivering complex projects (USD 50M+ scale preferred).

- Strong understanding of data center infrastructure (power, cooling, redundancy, reliability).

- Excellent project management, negotiation, and stakeholder coordination skills.

- Fluent in English; strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Skills

- Experience with AI data centers or high-density facilities.

- Experience working with utilities, ISOs, and permitting authorities in Texas.

- PMP or similar project management certification.

- Experience working in startup or fast-growing companies.

Pay range and compensation package

Executive-level role with strong growth potential. Opportunity to build and lead U.S. data center project platform. Competitive compensation package (base + bonus + long-term incentives). High level of autonomy and strategic impact.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to diversity and inclusivity.