Remote VP, Data Center Solutions Leader

Daikin Applied Americas; Kentucky; Remote; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Non-decaled company vehicle with most

Multiple medical insurance planoptions

401K retirement plan with employer

Paid time off and holidays; sick time

Tuition Reimbursement after 6 months

Job summary

Daikin Applied Americas seeks a seasoned executive to lead Data Center Solutions globally from North America. You will shape strategy, drive the data center portfolio, and partner with affiliates worldwide to expand market share.

This role demands deep market insight, strong financial acumen and proven people leadership across large, cross-functional teams. Travel is substantial (50–75%), and collaboration with the CFO and operations leaders is essential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience managing vertical markets; including 5+ years people leadership experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of Data Center market experience.
• Demonstrated success leading cross functional strategies resulting in sales growth and positive customer satisfaction scores.
• Commercial building industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Data Center solution strategy from organization assessment through creation, alignment and execution of the data center vision, mission and strategies focused on customer, workforce and business needs.
• Deliver annual operating plans – revenues and OI.
• Be the Business leader for the ongoing integration efforts at recent data center relative acquisitions.
• Lead the Data Center team, with direct reports within the company, as well as in the recent acquisitions.
• Build out the Data Center Solutions team to include designing the organization and acquiring, developing, engaging and retaining best in class talent.
• Build capability within teams by coaching leaders, strengthening accountability, and driving a performance culture.
• Create internal business/product/process alignment, by providing vision and leadership to ensure the company executes on its data center strategy.
• Define and measure key financial indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of the Data Center Solutions operations, making data-driven adjustments as needed.
• Analyze financial and operational data to inform decisions, identify opportunities, and mitigate risks.
• Partner with finance to develop business cases, assess return on investment, and support budgeting or forecasting efforts.
• Maintains effective communication and collaboration across the business, acquisitions, the Global Data Center Committee, partnerships, and professional associations like ASHRAE to support the data center strategy.
• Serve as a role model for leadership excellence—demonstrating resilience, calm under pressure, and sound judgment.
• Create strong partnerships across the organization, influencing without formal authority.
• Collaborate internally with key and national accounts to help develop selling opportunities.
• Build out rep network for Data Center offerings.
• Provide the Executive Team with North America Data Center market data, competitive landscape, and keys to customer and market share expansion

Skills

Vertical markets experience

People leadership

Data center market experience

Cross-functional strategies

Sales growth

Customer satisfaction

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent Experience

Job description

Daikin Applied Americas seeks a seasoned executive to lead Data Center Solutions globally from North America. You will shape strategy, drive the data center portfolio, and partner with affiliates worldwide to expand market share.

This role demands deep market insight, strong financial acumen and proven people leadership across large, cross-functional teams. Travel is substantial (50–75%), and collaboration with the CFO and operations leaders is essential.