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Director of Data Center Engineering (Charlotte)

Director of Data Center Engineering (Charlotte)

Blue Signal SearchCharlotte, NC, United States
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Director of Data Center Engineering

Our client, a global leader in smart infrastructure technologies, is expanding its presence in the rapidly growing data center market. Known for their commitment to innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence, they are seeking a dynamic Director of Data Center Engineering to lead their next phase of growth. This individual will play a critical role in driving technical strategy, designing advanced system architectures, and translating emerging trends into competitive, scalable solutions.

In this high-impact position, the Director will work closely with cross-functional teams, customers, and industry stakeholders to develop groundbreaking engineering solutions that shape the future of data center operations worldwide. Initially positioned as an influential individual contributor, the role offers significant leadership growth opportunities as the division continues to expand, supporting major hyperscalers, colocation providers, and enterprise clients.

This Role Offers :

  • Highly competitive compensation and bonus structure.
  • Direct access to top executives and influence over product direction.
  • Opportunity to build and scale innovative products for a booming industry segment.
  • Work alongside a global team of forward-thinking innovators passionate about technology, sustainability, and engineering excellence.
  • Comprehensive health, retirement, and professional development benefits.

Focus :

  • Monitor, research, and analyze evolving trends in the data center space, particularly around energy efficiency, cooling innovations, and emerging operational needs.
  • Build strong relationships with hyperscalers, colocation providers, and other major customers to understand their evolving technical needs.
  • Evaluate competitive solutions and identify strategic areas of differentiation, focusing on integrated HVAC, controls, and system architectures.
  • Define and translate customer requirements into a forward-looking solutions strategy and comprehensive product roadmaps.
  • Architect end-to-end solutions, developing technical system specifications and cascading requirements across subsystems.
  • Lead the development of global, scalable platforms that drive synergies across enterprise offerings.
  • Collaborate with product management, engineering, and sales teams to align on technical priorities and ensure execution of solution development.
  • Act as a technical ambassador to customers and industry partners, presenting at industry forums and engaging in strategic technical discussions.
  • Ensure continuous innovation by fostering a culture of collaboration, experimentation, and customer-centricity within matrixed teams.

    • Skill Set :

  • Bachelors degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, or related discipline).
  • 15+ years of experience engineering solutions for the data center market, with deep knowledge of cooling systems and building technologies.
  • Experience designing solutions for hyperscalers, colocation facilities, or enterprise data centers.
  • Strong understanding of HVAC integration, system-level architecture, and advanced controls within mission-critical environments.
  • Knowledge of liquid-cooling, cold plates, single-phase, two-phase, or immersion cooling.

    • Preferred Qualifications :

  • Masters degree in Systems Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • Demonstrated success in crafting go-to-market strategies for innovative data center technologies.
  • Familiarity with global standards and compliance frameworks related to data center operations and sustainability.
  • Proven track record of leading cross-functional initiatives and navigating complex stakeholder environments.
  • Ability to drive results in a fast-paced, dynamic setting with shifting priorities.

    • About Blue Signal :

    Blue Signal is a leading executive search firm, specializing in engineering recruitment. Our engineering recruiting team has expertise placing high-performing talent in areas such as electrical, mechanical, civil, and telecom engineering. Learn more at bit.ly / 46IAFRJ

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