Operations Director - Data Center Construction

About the Company

Join a leading European general contractor at the forefront of the data center revolution, delivering mission-critical and highly complex digital infrastructure projects across Europe. Their expertise spans large hyperscale campuses to advanced colocation facilities, serving some of the world's top technology firms. Renowned for technical excellence and innovation, the company is expanding its leadership to support ambitious growth.

Role Overview

As Operations Director for Data Centers, you will assume comprehensive strategic and operational responsibility for the company's European data center business. This pivotal role includes leading growth initiatives, enhancing client relationships, and establishing a world-class delivery mechanism for Europe's largest data center projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive the expansion and strategic direction of the European data center division.
• Forge and nurture senior-level partnerships with hyperscale clients, technology collaborators, and key stakeholders.
• Manage a portfolio of major data center campus projects to ensure outstanding delivery standards, financial performance, and client satisfaction.
• Assemble and guide high-performing teams across multiple European locations.
• Discover and pursue new market opportunities to sustain growth momentum.
• Offer strategic leadership across project execution, operations, and business development efforts.

Additional Details

The role mandates frequent travel throughout Europe to visit project sites and engage directly with clients and delivery teams.

Candidate Profile

• Demonstrable leadership experience within data center operations, mission-critical construction, or large infrastructure projects.
• Work experience with major General Contractors, EPCs, or Project Management Consultancies.
• Proven success delivering complex, high-value data center projects.
• Proficiency in building trusted client and senior stakeholder relationships globally.
• Commercial acumen with a talent for identifying and capitalizing on growth opportunities.
• Experience managing geographically dispersed teams in high-velocity environments.
• A visionary leader with the energy and skills to develop a thriving business unit.

Why Join?

This position offers a unique chance to define and spearhead the growth of an important European data center business. With autonomy and significant influence, you will contribute directly to delivering the infrastructure underpinning the digital future alongside some of the leading technology companies worldwide.

Enthusiastic candidates ready to lead next-generation data centers across Europe are encouraged to apply.