Data Centre Head ( Vertical)

Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership Define and drive the growth roadmap of the Data Centre vertical in alignment with CE's broader mission. Own the P&L, revenue targets, and profitability. Establish CE as a credible, competitive player in the hyper scale and colocation space. Project Execution & Delivery Oversee end-to-end project deliveryfrom design to IST to handover. Ensure projects are Tier III/IV compliant, on time, on budget, and fully aligned with client SLAs. Integrate best practices in QA/QC, safety, and system uptime (power, cooling, redundancy). Business Development & Client Success Engage with hyperscalers, colos, and enterprise clients to build long-term relationships. Lead pre-sales efforts, solution design, bid strategy, and negotiations. Represent CE at industry forums, conferences, and client meetings. Team Building & Leadership Recruit, mentor, and lead a cross-functional team of engineers, project managers, designers, and QA leads. Build a high-performance, tech-enabled, and client-obsessed culture. Establish clear KPIs, training paths, and growth plans for the team. Sustainability & Innovation Ensure all designs align with Uptime Institute, ASHRAE, TIA-942, and FM Global standards. Integrate energy-efficient designs and PUE optimization into every project. Champion green building certifications (e.g., LEED) and sustainable technologies. Education & Certifications B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (Master's preferred) PMP, LEED AP, CDCP, or equivalent certifications are a strong plus Experience 15+ years in MEP or mission-critical infrastructure 5+ years in data center leadership roles with Tier III/IV project delivery Proven P&L ownership, business scaling, and large team leadership Skills & Competencies Deep knowledge of MEP systems in data centers (UPS, HVAC, PDUs, CRAC, fire suppression) Strong client-facing skills with a solution-selling mindset Strategic thinking with executional rigor Passion for building and scaling new verticals Strong digital acumen Data Center Design