Director of Strategy and Development

Datacenterpeople Limited; Emea; On-site; IDR 1.540.832.000 - 1.926.041.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design and consultancy firm is seeking a Business Development Manager for their data center sector. The candidate should have over 15 years of experience in complex industrial projects, particularly in data center design and construction, and possess strong international business development skills. Proficiency in fluent English and excellent leadership abilities are essential. This role offers an opportunity to influence growth strategies and establish key market partnerships.

Qualifications

• At least 15 years of experience on complex industrial projects.
• Recognized as an expert in data center design/construction.
• Solid experience with Anglo-Saxon clients.

Responsibilities

• Business development in France and internationally.
• Manage business development of Data Center projects.
• Develop and maintain client relationships.

Skills

International business development

Expertise in data center design/construction

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Fluent English

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Paris, France. Datacenter People is partnering with a French design firm specializing in engineering, project management, and consultancy for various sectors including data center.

What The Job Involves

• Business Development in France and Internationally.
• Managing the business development of the Data Center business in France and Europe.
• Identifying clients and projects to carry out Data Center Project Management (PMO)/Project Management (PM) assignments, from the early stages of the project: feasibility, outline.
• Respond to calls for tenders, alone or as part of a consortium, including as an ad hoc General Contractor.
• Develop and maintain a relationship of trust with key market clients (hyperscales, GAFAM, operators, real estate companies, investors).
• Co-construct the growth strategy with the Department Director and the Development Manager.
• Identify and structure internal (other Group BUs) and external strategic partnerships.
• Position the company on high value-added offerings (resilience, energy performance, digital transition).
• Represent the company within specialized ecosystems (France Datacenter, Uptime Institute, conferences, etc.).
• Contribute to the production of reference content (white papers, articles, studies).
• Participate in national and European bodies and working groups

We Are Looking For Someone With

• Engineer or equivalent, with at least 15 years of experience on complex industrial projects, including a significant portion in Data Centers. Significant international or export experience.
• Recognized in the market as an expert in the design and/or construction of data centers (standards: Uptime, TIA, EN50600, ASHRAE, etc.).
• Knowledge of hyperscale and GAFAM markets.
• Solid experience in international business development, particularly with Anglo-Saxon clients.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, leadership, and the ability to bring teams together across teams.
• Perfect command of fluent and technical English (oral and written).
• A taste for high-growth environments, structuring, strategy, and innovation.

We regret that due to the high volume of applications we are unable to acknowledge each one. Please bear in mind that if you are selected for interview we will contact you within the next seven days.