Director Data Centre

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Strategy and Leadership

• Set and execute the Data Centre sector strategy for Ireland, aligned to wider European business objectives.
• Own the full P&L for the Ireland Data Centre business, ensuring strong financial performance and sustainable growth.
• Act as the accountable Cost Centre Lead for the Ireland Data Centre business, with ultimate responsibility for business performance, resource planning and financial outcomes.
• Provide leadership, oversight and strategic direction across the Ireland Data Centre business, supporting and empowering existing leadership teams.
• Drive growth initiatives, market expansion and strategic account development in line with business objectives.
• Shape and deliver strategic priorities aligned with the wider European Data Centre sector vision.
• Report on sector performance against business plans, budgets and strategic objectives.
• Act as an executive sponsor for key projects, programmes and client relationships.

Business Development and Client Engagement

• Strengthen and expand Turner & Townsend's value proposition within the Data Centre sector.
• Develop and implement growth strategies that deliver year-on-year business growth.
• Position Turner & Townsend as a recognised leader within the Data Centre market through client engagement, thought leadership and industry participation.
• Build and maintain senior-level relationships with clients, partners and industry stakeholders.
• Support and empower account leaders and project teams in strategic client engagement activities.
• Develop and drive pursuit strategies for priority clients and major opportunities.
• Act as Bid Director on strategically important pursuits.
• Manage and advance the opportunity pipeline, coordinating stakeholders to maximise conversion and growth.
• Represent Turner & Townsend at key sector events, forums and industry initiatives.

Capability and Organisation Development

• Identify and forecast strategic hiring requirements to support the sector growth plan.
• Support the recruitment, onboarding and development of key hires across the business.
• Build organisational capability through workforce planning, succession planning and leadership development.
• Collaborate with business leaders to identify capability gaps and implement targeted development initiatives.
• Foster a high-performance culture focused on collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.

Subject Matter Expertise

• Provide leadership, oversight and assurance for major Data Centre projects and programmes.
• Support project leaders in achieving successful commercial and operational outcomes.
• Ensure the consistent application of best practice, governance and delivery excellence across the sector.
• Share industry knowledge, lessons learned and market insights to strengthen capability and performance.
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients and internal stakeholders on Data Centre market trends, opportunities and risks.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading large-scale Data Centre projects, programmes, business units or client portfolios.
• Proven track record of P&L ownership and commercial leadership.
• Demonstrated success in winning work, developing client relationships and delivering business growth.
• Strong leadership capability with experience developing and mentoring high-performing teams.
• Strong understanding of the Irish and European Data Centre market and wider industry landscape.
• Degree qualified in a relevant discipline.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Strategic, commercially minded and collaborative leadership style.

Additional Information

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We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. 

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

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