Cloud Capacity Planner
Core
Translate business and AI infrastructure demand into an integrated capacity plan for data centers, determining where and when capacity is needed to support AI compute requirements.
Role type
Senior Data Center Capacity Planner
Builds
Data center infrastructure capacity (power, cooling, space, hardware, networking) for AI systems
Domain
Data Center Infrastructure / AI Hardware / Supply Chain
Required skills
Capacity planning, demand and supply forecasting, scenario analysis, SQL, spreadsheet modeling, financial data analysis, stakeholder influence
Preferred skills
Python, business intelligence tools, data center infrastructure management systems, power delivery timelines, liquid cooling, global data center expansion
Technologies
SQL, Python, BI tools, DCM systems, ERP systems
Responsibilities
Build and maintain near-term and long-range demand and supply forecasts by site and region; Reconcile customer commitments, expected growth, utilization, and engineering plans; Maintain a clear view of installed, commissioned, allocated, available, and planned capacity; Model capacity gaps and expansion scenarios incorporating utility timelines and hardware availability; Recommend when to expand, reserve, or rebalance capacity; Partner with delivery TPMs to translate approved capacity plans into site requirements; Lead recurring capacity reviews and present decisions to leadership