Job Title: Strategic Data Centre Supply Leader - EMEA Operations
Description:
The role of the Director, EMEA Data Centre Supply Solution Leader involves overseeing the end-to-end delivery of data centre supply across the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region. This includes managing teams that lead the development and communication of a comprehensive strategic infrastructure plan for all Amazon clusters in EMEA. The plan should analyse market dynamics, customer needs, and growth scenarios to define the optimal blend of colocation and self-built data centre capacity.
This position requires strong leadership skills to execute the strategic business development plan by partnering with key stakeholders such as product teams, construction, engineering, energy procurement, public policy, legal, tax, economic development, and other partners. The aim is to deliver new data centre projects on time and to specification. Additionally, negotiating complex, multi-million-dollar contracts is essential to balance technical requirements with broader business objectives.
The Director will be responsible for preparing and delivering high-level business reviews to senior leadership on project progress, financial approvals, and overall deal costs/benefits. Furthermore, developing and maintaining long-term strategic partnerships to support key markets and ensure the continuity of data centre supply is crucial. Effectively managing multiple concurrent, complex data centre development projects across the EMEA region, proactively identifying and mitigating risks, is also an essential task.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
1. Bachelor's Degree in Real Estate, Engineering, Business, Mathematics, or equivalent
2. 15+ years of critical operations or technology experience
3. 15+ years leading and developing business development, site acquisition, procurement, or finance teams
4. Deep understanding of multiple project management methodologies and strategies
5. Experience working in an international projects' environment with diverse legislative requirements
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
1. Master's Degree in Engineering or Business
2. Strong understanding of data centre technologies
3. Experience in managing complex, high-value technology infrastructure projects
4. Experience of leading matrixed teams and individuals across multiple locations
5. Well-organised and able to work effectively under time pressure
6. Experience in managing data centre infrastructure deployments
7. A proven track record of securing Data Centre capacity including permitting and easements as required.
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