VP / Senior Director, Data Center Design

We are partnering with a fast-growing data centre developer to hire a senior design delivery leader based in Singapore. Reporting directly to the CTO, this role carries full technical authority over a global hyperscale AI data centre portfolio, spanning site selection, design development, construction delivery, commissioning, and Ready for Service handover across multiple concurrent projects worldwide. Key Responsibilities - Oversee end-to-end design and delivery of hyperscale AI data centre projects globally, from feasibility and site selection through to RFS handover - Develop technical strategies, infrastructure architectures, and implementation roadmaps in alignment with business objectives and site conditions - Direct all design disciplines including Electrical, Mechanical/HVAC, Structural, Architectural, Fire Protection, BMS, and Intelligent Building Systems - Establish and enforce design governance frameworks, technical standards, and compliance requirements in accordance with TIA-942, Uptime Institute Tier standards, and local regulations - Drive design optimisation across reliability, energy efficiency, PUE improvement, and long-term operational performance - Lead value engineering and cost control strategies to optimise CAPEX and OPEX - Manage regulatory approvals, planning submissions, and authority liaison across multiple jurisdictions - Build and scale high-performing design delivery teams and establish standardised delivery frameworks for global deployment Requirements - Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical/HVAC Engineering, Architecture, or related discipline - Minimum 15 years in large-scale data centre design and delivery management - Proven full lifecycle hyperscale DC experience from site selection through commissioning and handover - Deep technical expertise across critical DC systems - electrical distribution, HVAC, fire protection, BMS, and low-voltage systems - Strong knowledge of global DC design standards and Tier certification requirements - International DC project delivery experience strongly preferred - Exceptional leadership, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration skills - Comfortable with frequent international travel across project regions

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