VP, Data Center Solutions — Remote Growth Leader

Daikin Applied; Connecticut; Remote; USD 180,000 - 300,000; 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 company paidolidays

Tuition Reimbursement after 6 months

Job summary

Daikin Applied, the world’s largest HVAC company, seeks a VP to lead Data Center Solutions in North America. This role will set the data center strategy, own the portfolio, and drive growth under Daikin's Fusion 30 plan.

Based in the US, travel up to 75% in other regions is required. You will lead a high‑performance team, partner with finance, and build a market‑leading data center business with a clear roadmap.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Experience.
• 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

• Know and anticipate the Customer, driven by a rich understanding of customer insights, market trends and the competitive environment.
• Create and drive the Global Data Center Solutions strategy and value proposition.
• Identify growth opportunities for the Data Center business through market assessment, trend analysis and competitive insights.
• Define and oversee industry leading data center product and solutions portfolio, including strategic roadmap and priorities for NPI and business model innovation.
• Lead commercialization strategies and key programs for Data Center products and solutions.
• Own and drive organic and inorganic innovation and growth opportunities, including potential acquisitions, partnerships, etc.
• Proactively identifies potential risks and challenges impacting the Data Center Solutions strategy and develops contingency plans to mitigate these risks.
• 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, in support of DAA's 5-year Fusion plan.
• 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

Leadership

Strategic planning

Market analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

People leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Experience

Job description

Daikin Applied, the world’s largest HVAC company, seeks a VP to lead Data Center Solutions in North America. This role will set the data center strategy, own the portfolio, and drive growth under Daikin's Fusion 30 plan.

Based in the US, travel up to 75% in other regions is required. You will lead a high‑performance team, partner with finance, and build a market‑leading data center business with a clear roadmap.