Data Center Technical Architect Director

Businesslist; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Businesslist in Malaysia seeks a Data Center Technical Architect Director to lead multidisciplinary teams from concept to delivery on regional data center projects. You will review designs, ensure alignment with feasibility and delivery readiness, and present technical solutions to customers.

The role requires strong leadership, client-facing communication, and a deep understanding of data center standards (TIA-942, BICSI, IEC 61439).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in data center integration, infra solutions, or turnkey projects.
• Proven consulting/design/engineering/project management for large data centers (≥1MW).
• Strong understanding of mission-critical facility design and operations.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD/Revit/MS Project and related PM tools.
• Solid knowledge of international data center standards and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical teams across regional data center projects and ensure delivery objectives.
• Review and validate solution architecture designs for feasibility and readiness.
• Engage with customers to present technical solutions and support business development.
• Conduct customer requirement gathering, surveys, and feasibility assessments.
• Define project delivery strategies with governance and controls.
• Assess risks, cost implications, and resource needs for construction and engineering.
• Provide technical leadership aligned with industry standards (TIA-942, BICSI, IEC 61439, IEEE 493, BS 7671).
• Oversee electrical, MVAC, ELV, fire, civil works, and critical equipment design and implementation.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, consultants, contractors, and clients to ensure excellence and project success.

Skills

Leadership

Client-facing presentation

Communication

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD 2019

Revit

Microsoft Project

Job description

Data Center Technical Architect Director (TD)As the Data Center Technical Architect Director, you will be responsible for leading multidisciplinary technical teams across regional data center projects, ensuring successful project execution from concept through delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage technical teams across multiple country-based data center projects to achieve successful delivery objectives.
• Review and validate solution architecture designs prepared by Solutions Architects, ensuring technical feasibility, project alignment, and delivery readiness.
• Engage with customers to present technical solutions, support business development activities, and negotiate technical project requirements.
• Conduct customer requirement gathering, technical surveys, and feasibility assessments to develop optimized data center facility solutions.
• Define project delivery strategies, identify critical activities, and ensure structured execution with effective governance and controls.
• Assess technical risks, develop mitigation strategies, and perform cost analysis related to construction, engineering, and manpower resources.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance in accordance with industry standards, including TIA-942, BICSI, IEC 61439, IEEE 493, and BS 7671.
• Oversee the design and implementation of critical datacenter infrastructure, including:
  • Electrical Systems
  • Mechanical Ventilation and Air Conditioning (MVAC) Systems
  • Extra-Low Voltage (ELV) Systems
  • Fire Detection and Suppression Systems
  • Civil and Structural Works
• Evaluate, specify, and support the selection of mission-critical equipment, including:
  • Diesel Generators
  • High Voltage (HV) and Low Voltage (LV) Switchboards
  • Transformers
  • Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Systems
  • Battery Systems
  • Power Distribution Units (PDU)
  • Busway and Power Cabling Solutions
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, consultants, contractors, and clients to ensure technical excellence and project success.

The Successful Applicant

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in data center integration, infrastructure solutions, or turnkey project environments.
• Proven experience in consulting, design, engineering, or project management for large-scale data center facilities of at least 1MW capacity.
• Strong understanding of mission-critical facility design, implementation, and operational requirements.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD 2019, Revit, Microsoft Project, and other relevant engineering/project management tools.
• Solid knowledge of international data center standards and best practices.

Preferred Certifications

• Accredited Tier Designer (ATD) by Uptime Institute.
• Certified Data Centre Professional (CDCP) by EXIN EPI.
• Additional project management or engineering certifications will be an added advantage.

Key Competencies

• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent client-facing presentation and communication capabilities.
• Commercially aware with strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and challenging project environment.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and team-oriented professional.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to lead high-impact regional data center projects.
• Exposure to large-scale mission-critical infrastructure developments.
• Career advancement within a rapidly growing data center industry.
• Collaborative and technically driven work environment.
• Competitive remuneration package with performance-based rewards.
• Opportunity to work directly with enterprise and hyperscale customers.
• Continuous professional development and industry certification support.

Contact

Jie Ning Chu

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Phone number+60323024028