Technical Director - Data Centre Projects

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Role Purpose:
This position serves as a strategic advisor to the client's automation and IT leadership, defining and packaging automation and AI scope for large-scale AI data centers exceeding 1 GW capacity globally or regionally. The role ensures requirements are clear, coordinated, and market-ready while integrating AI management systems that automate operations at both individual data centre and campus levels. Acting as PMC technical lead advisor for automation, the position coordinates inputs from designers, operators, and vendors to develop comprehensive roadmaps for successful AI system implementation, bridging strategic vision with technical execution across hyperscale data centre environments.

Key Responsibilities:
​Work with the client’s responsible lead to capture strategic objectives and translate them into high‑level automation and AI requirements for AI data centre campuses.
Has the ability to understand the automation requirements for the AI data centre and help in the establishment of Central Command centre which shall manage the following: BacNet /Command Centre Networks Incident Management- Cybersecurity Utilities management
Support the development of automation sections and prepare the following strategic documents: Technology Reference for Automation- AI development (Road maps).
Coordinate reviews rather than author solutions
Organize and facilitate design and technical review sessions, ensuring comments from client, designers, and operators are captured and resolved.
Embed automation into PMC controls and reporting
Integrate automation milestones, deliverables, and risks into PMC schedules, dashboards, and risk registers.
Report progress and issues to the client’s governance forums in clear, non‑technical language focused on impact, options, and decisions required.

Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, IT, or related field
Master's degree or professional certifications (PMP, PRINCE2, ITIL) preferred
20+ years in technology infrastructure and automation projects
10+ years in mission-critical data centre environments
5+ years with AI data centres or hyperscale facilities (500MW+ capacity)
Proven track record in PMC or advisory roles supporting large-scale infrastructure
Experience translating executive strategy into technical requirements and roadmaps
Deep knowledge of data centre automation: BMS, DCIM, integrated control platforms
Expertise in BACnet protocols and command centre network architectures
Understanding of AI infrastructure requirements at facility and campus levels
Knowledge of cybersecurity and incident management for critical infrastructure
Familiarity with utilities management systems for multi-site operations
Central command centre design and operational principles

Preferred Qualifications
Direct experience with 1GW+ data centre campus developments
Background with hyperscale clients (AWS, Microsoft, Google, Meta)
Experience with AI/ML infrastructure deployments
International or multi-region project experience

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements below. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:

JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health.

About JLL –

We’re JLL—a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 102,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. That’s why we’re committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We’re using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people, and our communities.

Our core values of teamwork, ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do and we’re honored to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally and locally.

Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed, valued and empowered to achieve our full potential is important to who we are today and where we’re headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together.