Vice President Quantum data center

QpiAI; Bengaluru Urban; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 3,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech firm is seeking a VP of Quantum Data Center to oversee operations, ensuring maximum uptime and efficiency. The role includes strategic leadership, team management, and financial oversight, requiring 10-15 years of relevant experience. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in data center management, technical acumen, and proven leadership abilities. The position offers a full-time role within the information technology sector, focusing on innovative solutions in a hybrid quantum environment.

Qualifications

• 10-15+ years in data center/IT leadership, with significant experience in complex MEP systems.
• Deep understanding of data center infrastructure including electrical, mechanical, network, storage, Quantum computing.
• Proven ability to lead large, cross-functional teams and manage change.

Responsibilities

• Develop vision and roadmap for Quantum data center strategy.
• Manage daily operations, ensuring 24/7 availability and reliability.
• Oversee relationships with external suppliers and partners.

Skills

Data center management

Team leadership

Financial management

Strategic planning

Compliance and risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science

Advanced degrees (MBA, Masters)

Tools

MEP systems management tools

Cloud infrastructure management tools

Job description

JD for VP of Quantum Data Center

A VP of Quantum Data Center is a senior executive overseeing strategic planning, operations, budgeting and team leadership for data center facilities, ensuring maximum uptime, efficiency, security, and alignment with business goals, managing everything from critical MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) infrastructure to IT systems (servers, storage, network) and driving scalability, reliability, and innovation in a 24/7 environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Develop vision and roadmap for Quantum data center strategy, aligning with corporate goals, global expansion strategy and Hybrid Quantum classical workloads
• Operations & Maintenance: Manage daily operations, ensuring 24/7 availability, reliability, and adherence to SLAs for power, cooling (HVAC, UPS, Generators), and physical security.
• Infrastructure Management: Oversee server, storage (SAN), Quantum Computers (QC) network (cabling, infrastructure), cryogenic and virtualization platforms.
• Quantum Supremacy: Ensure infrastructure to enable Quantum Supremacy
• Team & Culture: Build, mentor, and lead large, global teams (operations, engineering, security, etc.), fostering a culture of safety, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Financial Management: Develop and manage large operating and capital budgets, ensuring cost discipline and maximizing ROI.
• Capacity Planning & Scalability: Translate business needs into data center requirements (space, power, cooling) for future growth.
• Risk & Compliance: Lead disaster recovery, business continuity, security (SOC 2, NIST), and compliance efforts.
• Vendor & Partner Management: Oversee relationships with external suppliers and partners.

Essential Skills & Qualifications

• Experience: 10-15+ years in data center/IT leadership, with significant experience in complex MEP systems, high-performance computing, or cloud infrastructure.
• Technical Acumen: Deep understanding of data center infrastructure (electrical, mechanical, network, storage, cryogenic, Quantum computing, virtualization) and relevant management tools.
• Leadership: Proven ability to lead large, cross-functional teams, manage change, and drive performance.
• Business Acumen: Strong financial management, strategic planning, and stakeholder communication skills.
• Global expansion: Should have great vision to replicate QSC globally.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Engineering, CS) often required; advanced degrees (MBA, Masters) preferred.

Core Focus Areas

• Uptime & Reliability: Achieving and exceeding high availability targets (e.g., 99.999%+).
• Quantum -Classical hybrid Integration: Providing key KPIs for integration and scheduling hybrid workloads across 15 applications specific labs of QSC.
• Efficiency: Optimizing energy usage (PUE) and operational costs through automation and process improvement.
• Scalability: Ensuring infrastructure can rapidly scale to meet hyperscale demands.

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

Computers and Electronics Manufacturing