General Manager – Data Centre Development

Brigade Group

Bengaluru

On-site

INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading property developer in India seeks a senior role for data center asset development in Bengaluru. The position involves strategy formulation, overseeing execution, and managing stakeholder coordination. Candidates must have at least 15 years in real estate or infrastructure projects, with 5 years specifically in data center development. Strong technical acumen in electrical design and cooling technologies is required, along with excellent negotiation capabilities. This pivotal role aims to enhance the company's data center portfolio in a growing market.

Qualifications

15-18 years of experience in real estate or infrastructure projects.
5-7 years in data center development or design management.
Delivery of a large-scale colocation or hyperscale data center.

Responsibilities

Lead development strategy for data center assets.
Oversee project execution from construction to commissioning.
Ensure adherence to safety and uptime expectations.

Skills

Electrical design understanding

Cooling technologies knowledge

Strong negotiation capability

Project management skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Uptime Institute standards

NBC norms

Job description

About Brigade

The Brigade Group is one of India’s leading property developers with over three decades of expertise in building positive experiences for all stakeholders. Instituted in 1986, the company has developed many landmark buildings and transformed the skyline of cities across South India, namely – Bengaluru, Mysuru, Mangaluru, Chikmagalur, Hyderabad, Kochi, and also has a presence in GIFT City, Gandhinagar in Gujarat, with developments across the Residential, Commercial, Retail, Hospitality and Education sectors. Since its inception, Brigade has completed 300+ buildings amounting to over 100 million sq. ft of developed space across a diverse real estate portfolio. Brigade assures best-in-class design and top-of-the-line facilities that exude elegance and sophistication. The Residential developments include villas, villaments, penthouses, premium residences, luxury apartments, value homes, urban studios, independent living for seniors, plotted developments and mixed-use lifestyle enclaves and townships. Over the years, the projects have been one-of-a-kind in the sector, for example Brigade developed Brigade Gateway, Bengaluru’s first lifestyle enclave and Brigade Exotica, one of the tallest residential buildings in Bengaluru. The ‘Great Place to Work Institute’ has consistently recognised the Brigade Group as one of India’s best companies to work for in the real estate industry. This responsible attitude and innovative mind-set combined with uncompromising quality of the projects over the years has created a brand of outstanding repute. Brigade has announced an ambitious target of achieving Net Zero emissions by 2045. This commitment reflects Brigade's dedication to sustainability and its responsibility to future generations.

Position Overview

Lead end-to-end development of data centre assets- land acquisition, design management, infrastructure planning, commercial structuring, execution oversight, and stakeholder coordination. The role demands deep understanding of mission-critical facilities, large-scale real estate development, and the commercial drivers shaping India’s fast-growing data centre ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

Shape the company’s data centre development strategy across target markets.
Evaluate locations based on power availability, fibre connectivity, regulatory incentives, hydrological/geotechnical conditions, and market demand.
Build investment/business cases, development frameworks, and project feasibility models.

Land & Approvals

Lead land identification, technical due diligence, and acquisition negotiations.
Drive statutory approvals: building plan, environmental, fire, pollution control, power sanction, local authority clearances, and data-centre-specific compliance standards.

Design & Technical Oversight

Coordinate master planning, concept design, and detailed engineering for high-density colocation and hyperscale facilities.
Work closely with architects, MEP consultants, PMC teams, and OEMs for high-availability design (Tier III/Tier IV).
Review electrical (HV/LV), mechanical (cooling, HVAC), structural, and redundancy systems for alignment with uptime, PUE, cooling efficiency, scalability, and sustainability targets.

Project Execution

Oversee project from pre-construction through commissioning.
Manage tendering, contractor selection, BOQ/GFC reviews, and EPC contracts.
Monitor milestones, budgets, risk registers, and quality benchmarks.
Ensure adherence to safety, uptime expectations, and mission-critical construction protocols.
Support pricing strategy, commercial proposals, and client RFP responses.
Coordinate with finance for development budgets, capex optimisation, and ROI tracking.
Engage with hyperscale customers and enterprise clients on technical and commercial alignment.
Engage with utilities (DISCOMs, telecom providers), government bodies, and technology partners.
Build and manage relationships with consultants, OEMs, EPC contractors, and design partners.

Operations Readiness

Ensure smooth handover to operations team post-commissioning.Assist in defining O&M processes, SLAs, SOPs, and energy-efficiency roadmaps.

Required Experience & Qualifications

Professional Experience

15-18+ years of experience in real estate development, infrastructure, or mission-critical projects.
Minimum 5–7 years directly in data centre development, design management, or mission-critical engineering.
Demonstrated delivery of at least one large-scale colocation or hyperscale data centre.
Strong cross-functional exposure: land, design, MEP, power, fibre networks, regulatory approvals, EPC contracting.

Technical Skills

Deep understanding of electrical design (UPS, DG, transformers, switchgear), cooling technologies (CRAC/CRAH, liquid cooling, chillers), redundancy systems (N+1, 2N), and structural design considerations.
Familiarity with Uptime Institute standards, NBC norms, IGBC/LEED sustainability, and data centre safety protocols.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical/Mechanical/Civil preferred).
Certifications (optional but advantageous): CDCP, CDCS, DCE, PMP.

Leadership & Behavioral Attributes

Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and external partners.
Strong commercial thinking, negotiation capability, and decision-making maturity.
High comfort with complex, fast-paced development environments.
Strong communication, executive presence, and customer-facing ability.
Problem-solving mindset with a focus on innovation and operational excellence.

Why This Role Matters

India is entering a hyper-growth phase in data infrastructure. This role anchors the company's data‑centre portfolio expansion and ensures technical, commercial, and execution excellence in a competitive landscape.