Chief Executive Officer - Data Center

Confidential; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 1,124,000 - 1,875,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Saudi Arabia is seeking a CEO to provide strategic leadership and drive revenue growth in the hyperscale data center sector. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in mission-critical projects and a strong sales orientation. Key responsibilities include defining long-term growth strategies, engaging with clients, ensuring operational excellence, and managing financial performance. Applicants should possess deep industry knowledge and exceptional leadership skills, with a bachelor's degree in Engineering; an MBA is preferred.

Qualifications

• Proven success as a senior‑level executive in a mission‑critical infrastructure organization.
• Strong track record of delivering major data center projects.
• Exceptional leadership skills with ability to inspire and grow cross‑functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the company's long‑term growth strategy.
• Build and expand relationships with hyperscale data center operators.
• Drive business development and sales initiatives to secure new contracts.
• Ensure operational execution for large‑scale data center construction projects.

Skills

Leadership

Sales & Business Development

Client Relationship Management

Operational Excellence

Financial Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

MBA preferred

Job description

Position Overview

The CEO will provide strategic leadership, revenue growth, and operational excellence, with a primary focus on expanding our market presence with hyperscale data center clients. This leader must combine a deep understanding of the data center ecosystem with a strong sales and business development orientation. The ideal candidate will bring proven experience in delivering major mission‑critical projects while fostering lasting client partnerships in the hyperscale space.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Define and execute the company's long‑term growth strategy within the hyperscale data center construction sector.
• Client Engagement: Build and expand high‑level relationships with hyperscale data center operators, cloud providers, and colocation clients.
• Sales & Revenue Growth: Drive business development and sales initiatives to secure new contracts, expand existing partnerships, and achieve aggressive revenue targets.
• Project Delivery Excellence: Ensure operational execution, safety, quality, and on‑time delivery for large‑scale, complex data center construction projects.
• Team Leadership: Inspire, mentor, and grow a high‑performing leadership team spanning operations, engineering, and business development.
• Financial Management: Oversee P&L, budgets, and forecasting to ensure sustainable growth and profitability.
• Market Expansion: Identify new markets, partnerships, and acquisition opportunities to strengthen the company's position as a premier hyperscale construction partner.
• Industry Advocacy: Represent the company in industry forums, associations, and client engagements, enhancing brand visibility and reputation.

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven success as a senior‑level executive in a mission‑critical infrastructure organization.
• Strong track record of delivering major data center projects (hyperscale campuses, or mission‑critical builds).
• Demonstrated ability to generate and close new business with hyperscale and cloud clients.
• Deep understanding of data center development cycles, client requirements, and mission critical construction standards.
• Excellent technical knowledge of hyperscale data center solutions, engineering and development.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience in P&L management and revenue growth.
• Exceptional leadership skills: able to inspire, align, and grow cross‑functional teams.
• Established executive‑level network within hyperscale cloud providers and colocation developers.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (MBA preferred).