VP / Senior Director, Data Center Design

We are partnering with a fast\-growing data centre developer to hire a senior design delivery leader based in Singapore. Reporting directly to the CTO, this role carries full technical authority over a global hyperscale AI data centre portfolio, spanning site selection, design development, construction delivery, commissioning, and Ready for Service handover across multiple concurrent projects worldwide. **Key Responsibilities** * Oversee end\-to\-end design and delivery of hyperscale AI data centre projects globally, from feasibility and site selection through to RFS handover * Develop technical strategies, infrastructure architectures, and implementation roadmaps in alignment with business objectives and site conditions * Direct all design disciplines including Electrical, Mechanical/HVAC, Structural, Architectural, Fire Protection, BMS, and Intelligent Building Systems * Establish and enforce design governance frameworks, technical standards, and compliance requirements in accordance with TIA\-942, Uptime Institute Tier standards, and local regulations * Drive design optimisation across reliability, energy efficiency, PUE improvement, and long\-term operational performance * Lead value engineering and cost control strategies to optimise CAPEX and OPEX * Manage regulatory approvals, planning submissions, and authority liaison across multiple jurisdictions * Build and scale high\-performing design delivery teams and establish standardised delivery frameworks for global deployment **Requirements** * Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical/HVAC Engineering, Architecture, or related discipline * Minimum 15 years in large\-scale data centre design and delivery management * Proven full lifecycle hyperscale DC experience from site selection through commissioning and handover * Deep technical expertise across critical DC systems \- electrical distribution, HVAC, fire protection, BMS, and low\-voltage systems * Strong knowledge of global DC design standards and Tier certification requirements * International DC project delivery experience strongly preferred * Exceptional leadership, stakeholder management, and cross\-functional collaboration skills * Comfortable with frequent international travel across project regions