Data Center General Manager

General Manager – Data Center

Location: Dubai, UAE

Reports to: Regional Director, Infrastructure Delivery

Travel: Frequent travel across the Middle East; potential expansion into Europe within 12–18 months

About the Role

We are seeking an accomplished General Manager of Data Center Delivery to lead the end-to-end delivery of multiple large-scale data center construction projects across the Middle East. This role demands a proven leader with deep technical understanding, commercial acumen, and exceptional stakeholder management skills.

The successful candidate will oversee the full project lifecycle — from site acquisition and design through to commissioning and handover — ensuring delivery excellence, cost control, and alignment with business strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Delivery
• Oversee the full lifecycle of data center construction projects (“cradle to grave”), ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of safety and quality.
• Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary delivery team, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and high performance.
• Manage 6 concurrent builds across the Middle East, with responsibility for programme management, commercial oversight, and risk mitigation.
• Stakeholder Management
• Serve as the primary point of contact for executive stakeholders, clients, contractors, and consultants, ensuring alignment across all phases of project delivery.
• Build strong relationships with government bodies, utilities, and regulatory authorities to facilitate smooth project execution.
• Communicate complex technical and strategic updates to non-technical stakeholders with clarity and confidence.
• Strategic Growth & Expansion
• Drive continuous improvement in delivery frameworks, processes, and supplier performance.
• Contribute to the strategic roadmap for regional expansion, with a clear succession plan to take full control of European data center delivery operations within 12–18 months.
• Identify and implement opportunities to enhance operational efficiency and scalability.

Key Requirements

• 15+ years’ experience in data center, hyperscale, or mission-critical infrastructure delivery.
• Demonstrated success in managing large-scale construction programmes across multiple geographies.
• Strong leadership capability with experience managing multi-disciplinary teams and external delivery partners.
• Proven ability to influence and manage senior stakeholders across technical, commercial, and executive domains.
• Comprehensive understanding of design, MEP systems, commissioning, and operational handover of data centers.
• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline; postgraduate qualification preferred.
• Willingness to travel frequently within the Middle East and Europe.