AI Data Center Design & Ops Leader

NAFFCO; Dubai; On-site; AED 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

NAFFCO is seeking an experienced Data Center Operations & Design Manager to lead delivery optimisation and commercial engagement for large-scale AI compute environments across the UAE. The role combines technical design leadership with client-facing responsibilities to ensure robust, scalable data centre solutions that meet performance, availability, and cost targets.

The candidate will oversee design deployment, operational readiness, and cross-functional collaboration across engineering,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Telecommunications, Data Centre Engineering or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead design deployment and operational readiness of AI infrastructure including power, cooling, rack, pod layouts, network topology, and physical security.
• Provide technical sales support and commercial input to bids, proposals, and quotations for AI data centre projects.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Technical presentation

Commercial awareness

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

CAD/BIM tools

Capacity modelling software

DCIM platforms

Job description

NAFFCO is seeking an experienced Data Center Operations & Design Manager to lead delivery optimisation and commercial engagement for large-scale AI compute environments across the UAE. The role combines technical design leadership with client-facing responsibilities to ensure robust, scalable data centre solutions that meet performance, availability, and cost targets.

The candidate will oversee design deployment, operational readiness, and cross-functional collaboration across engineering,