AI-Driven Data Centre Automation Director

Jones Lang LaSalle; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle seeks a senior PMC automation lead to translate client objectives into high‑level AI and automation requirements for data centre campuses, coordinating designers, operators and vendors to ensure market-ready solutions.

You will establish a Central Command Centre concept, embed automation into PMC controls, and deliver roadmaps, risk registers and dashboards while reporting progress in clear language to governance forums.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction, electrical engineering, computer science, IT or related field.
• Master's degree or professional certifications (PMP, PRINCE2, ITIL) preferred.
• Over 20 years in technology infrastructure and automation projects; 10+ years in data centres.
• 5+ years with AI data centres or hyperscale facilities (500MW+).
• Proven PMC/advisory experience translating strategy into technical roadmaps.

Responsibilities

• Capture strategic objectives and translate into high-level automation and AI requirements for data centre campuses.
• Understand automation needs and help establish a Central Command Centre to manage networks, incidents and cybersecurity.
• Develop automation sections and prepare strategic documents and roadmaps.
• Coordinate reviews and ensure client comments are captured and resolved.
• Embed automation into PMC controls and reporting; integrate milestones and risks into schedules and dashboards.
• Report progress to governance forums in clear, non-technical language with decisions required.

Skills

Automation strategy

AI in data centers

BACnet networks

Roadmap development

Stakeholder management

Cybersecurity

Education

Bachelor's degree (Construction / Electrical / CS / IT)

Master's or certifications (PMP/PRINCE2/ITIL)

Tools

DCIM

Job description

Jones Lang LaSalle seeks a senior PMC automation lead to translate client objectives into high‑level AI and automation requirements for data centre campuses, coordinating designers, operators and vendors to ensure market-ready solutions.

You will establish a Central Command Centre concept, embed automation into PMC controls, and deliver roadmaps, risk registers and dashboards while reporting progress in clear language to governance forums.