Data Center Planning Expert

Position Objective: Manage Data Center Passive and Active Planning activities Job Description & Responsibilities: - Capacity & Demand Management: Oversee data center forecasting, capacity planning, and demand management to ensure infrastructure scales ahead of business needs. - Deployment & Architecture Planning: Define comprehensive deployment plans, service/product scopes, and strict technical specification requirements. - Hosting & Facility Management: Manage data center facility reservations, space allocation, and hosting environments efficiently. - Strategic Benchmarking: Conduct data center strategy reviews, performance analysis, and benchmark studies to secure future-proof facilities optimized for Telco, IT, and AI advancements. - Data-Driven Insights: Utilize advanced data analytics to monitor infrastructure health, optimize performance, and drive strategic decision-making. - Financial & Project Control: Oversee billing, invoicing, and rigorous project controls to ensure initiatives are delivered on time and within budget. - Governance & Contract Management: Analyze and review legal frameworks, Master Service Agreements (MSAs), and vendor contracts to mitigate risk and ensure compliance. - Process Optimization: Drive continuous improvement by developing robust operational processes, enhancing product/service quality, and maintaining high QA standards. Qualifications & Experience: - Master or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Telecommunication. - 10+ years of proven experience in the planning, design, and implementation of Data Center Facilities, Data Center Networks (DCN), and structured data cabling/passive infrastructure. - Demonstrated experience crafting Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and detailed Bills of Quantities (BoQs) for complex network elements and solutions. - Strong hands-on experience with network automation and orchestration technologies. - Deep expertise in executing end-to-end architecture analysis and high-level design activities. - Solid understanding of Master Service Agreements (MSAs), contractual structures, and vendor management. - Strong business acumen with the ability to align technical infrastructure strategies with overarching commercial goals. - Proficient in creating executive-level presentations, management reporting, and analytical dashboards. - Proactive Ownership: A self-starter who takes full accountability for project delivery and thrives in fast-paced environments. - Collaboration: Exceptional interpersonal skills with a proven track record of working cohesively with cross-functional stakeholders. - Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, capable of translating complex technical concepts for executive audiences. - Excellent Analysis and problem-solving skills. English language proficiency level is Fluent

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