Regional Director of Operations
Core
Strategic leadership for a portfolio of AI data centre facilities across EMEA, overseeing technical operations, infrastructure, logistics, and service delivery.
Role type
Senior Director of Operations (Data Centre & Infrastructure)
Builds
AI data centre facilities and critical IT infrastructure services
Domain
Data Centre Operations / IT Infrastructure / Energy Efficiency
Required skills
Data centre operations leadership, IT infrastructure management, vendor management, risk management, incident management, project management, electrical/mechanical systems knowledge, stakeholder management, process improvement, energy efficiency initiatives
Preferred skills
IET/IMechE/CIBSE membership, IT/data centre certifications, Microsoft 365 proficiency
Technologies
Microsoft 365, IT/OT systems, data centre compute/storage/network infrastructure
Responsibilities
Provide strategic direction across EMEA site management and operations; Lead and develop the regional operations organization; Maintain accountability for safety, security, service availability, and efficiency; Review and approve high-risk activities and major project works; Manage critical incidents, escalations, and post-incident reviews; Manage senior relationships with third-party providers and customers; Drive energy-efficiency initiatives and operational risk reduction; Represent operations in external regulatory forums.
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership with hands-on operational oversight
