Data Center Planning Expert

Norconsult Telematics; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Norconsult Telematics seeks an experienced Data Center Architect to lead planning, deployment, and hosting environments for scalable facilities. You will oversee capacity forecasting and benchmark studies to align with Telco IT and AI initiatives.

The role requires deep expertise in DC facilities, networks, and MSAs, with strong vendor management and executive communication. Fluency in English is essential for global collaboration.

Qualifications

• Master or Bachelor in Engineering or Telecommunication.
• 10+ years of proven experience in planning, design, and implementation of data center facilities and networks.
• Experience crafting RFPs and detailed BoQs for complex network elements.
• Strong hands-on experience with network automation and orchestration technologies.
• Solid understanding of MSAs, contractual structures, and vendor management.
• Ability to align infrastructure strategies with business goals.
• Proficient in executive-level presentations and management reporting.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Fluent English language proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Oversee data center forecasting capacity planning and demand management.
• Define comprehensive deployment plans, service product scopes, and strict technical specifications.
• Manage data center facility reservations, space allocation, and hosting environments.
• Conduct data center strategy reviews and benchmark studies for future-proof facilities.
• Utilize data analytics to monitor infrastructure health and inform decisions.
• Oversee billing, invoicing, and project controls to ensure on-time delivery.
• Review MSAs and vendor contracts to mitigate risk and ensure compliance.
• Drive continuous process improvement and maintain high QA standards.

Skills

Data Center Facilities

Data Center Networks

Structured Cabling

BoQs & RFPs

Network Automation

MSAs & Contracts

Vendor Management

Executive Presentations

Analytical Dashboards

Cross-functional Collaboration

English Fluency

Education

Master or Bachelor in Engineering or Telecommunication

Tools

Network automation tools

Job description

Position Objective

Manage Data Center Passive and Active Planning activities

Job Description

Responsibilities

Capacity

Oversee data center forecasting capacity planning and demand management to ensure infrastructure scales ahead of business needs

Deployment

Define comprehensive deployment plans service product scopes and strict technical specification requirements

Hosting

Manage data center facility reservations space allocation and hosting environments efficiently

Strategic Benchmarking

Conduct data center strategy reviews performance analysis and benchmark studies to secure future-proof facilities optimized for Telco IT and AI advancements

Data-Driven Insights

Utilize advanced data analytics to monitor infrastructure health optimize performance and drive strategic decision-making

Financial

Oversee billing invoicing and rigorous project controls to ensure initiatives are delivered on time and within budget

Governance

Analyze and review legal frameworks Master Service Agreements MSAs and vendor contracts to mitigate risk and ensure compliance

Process Optimization

Drive continuous improvement by developing robust operational processes enhancing product service quality and maintaining high QA standards

Qualifications

Master or Bachelor s degree in Engineering or Telecommunication.10+ years of proven experience in the planning, design, and implementation of Data Center Facilities, Data Center Networks (DCN), and structured data cabling/passive infrastructure.Demonstrated experience crafting Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and detailed Bills of Quantities (BoQs) for complex network elements and solutions.Strong hands-on experience with network automation and orchestration technologies.Deep expertise in executing end-to-end architecture analysis and high-level design activities.Solid understanding of Master Service Agreements (MSAs), contractual structures, and vendor management.Strong business acumen with the ability to align technical infrastructure strategies with overarching commercial goals.Proficient in creating executive-level presentations, management reporting, and analytical dashboards.Proactive Ownership: A self-starter who takes full accountability for project delivery and thrives in fast-paced environments.Collaboration: Exceptional interpersonal skills with a proven track record of working cohesively with cross-functional stakeholders.Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, capable of translating complex technical concepts for executive audiences.Excellent Analysis and problem-solving skills.English language proficiency level is Fluent