Senior Manager, Data center Planning & Design at Antal International

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• This function is responsible for the planning and design of all MDXI Data Centers and associated facilities, ensuring all DC and allied digital infrastructure meet global quality standards in the most cost effective and environmentally sustainable way. The Head, DCPD will also manage the team that provides design solutions for customers with specialised Data Center requirements or outdoor colocation services.
• The Head DCPD team will interact with the Project Management & Implementation team, the Data Center Operations Team, Technical Solutions & Bids team, in addition to the other support functions across the organization.

Other responsibilities include:

• Lead and manage the design life cycle of all aspects of the Data Center infrastructure including but not limited to location, space, power, cooling, monitoring, UPS, etc,
• Manage design process from start to finish, engaging with consultants, vendors, suppliers, OEMs and all internal stakeholders for timely delivery of designs, drawings and tender documents.
• Work closely with the Head, Project Management & Implementation in all areas of Project Planning, Quality Assurance and Procurement Management, ensuring all aspects of the projects are implemented as planned.
• Work closely with the Data Center Operations Manager (DCOM), taking feedback from Operations of existing infrastructure into the planning of new ones.
• Work with the Bids team on hyper-scalers customer bid responses and designing bespoke solutions that meet customers need and expectations.
• Monitor the design and construction process ensuring compliance with approved scope of work and all technical and HSE specifications, standards and environmental compliance and regulations.
• Develop processes and work standards required for design and implementation of Data Centers and customer infrastructure solutions.
• Plan the budgets for all Data Center allied infrastructure builds in line with the strategic plan and approved CAPEX budget, ensuring all designs are in line with approved budget
• Monitor and administer the relevant contracts and agreements for each project, ensuring fair and equitable deals on all DC projects.
• Make recommendations on alternative sourcing for quality materials and equipment in line with approved designs.
• Prepare reports and presentations on all DC designs and solutions to the COO, CEO and executive management as
  may be required.

Competencies Required: 

• A good First degree in Engineering with a Master’s degree in Engineering or Project Management with Data Center design certifications issued by an international institute or organisations
• Good understanding and proven experience of Data Center and other digital Infrastructure designs, specifications, and certifications
• Excellent Project Management skills
• A minimum of 15 years of work experience, 8 of which must have been in core Data Center or Digital Infrastructure designs, specifications and implementation.
• Excellent engineering and other skills such as planning & organization, budgeting, policy design and development, process improvement, negotiation and strategic planning are also required.