Regional Director of Operations
Core
Oversee technical and operational performance of a portfolio of AI data centre facilities across EMEA, providing strategic leadership across site operations, infrastructure, logistics, assets, and service delivery.
Role type
Senior IC Regional Director of Operations (Data Centre)
Builds
AI data centre facilities and IT infrastructure services for enterprise customers
Domain
Data Centre Operations / IT Infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Strategic leadership, operational excellence, risk management, vendor management, incident management, energy efficiency, process improvement, stakeholder management, project management, technical judgment
Preferred skills
Electrical or mechanical qualification, IT qualification, professional membership (IET, IMechE, CIBSE), data centre certifications
Technologies
Microsoft 365, IT/OT systems, data centre compute/storage/network infrastructure
Responsibilities
Provide strategic direction across EMEA site management and operations; Lead and develop the regional operations organization; Maintain accountability for safety, security, service availability, and efficiency; Review and approve high-risk activities and major project works; Ensure facilities remain compliant with regulations and contractual obligations; Establish and monitor operational KPIs; Manage critical incidents and escalations; Manage senior relationships with third-party providers; Drive energy-efficiency initiatives; Sponsor regional projects and initiatives.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with people leadership
