Project Director
On-siteRiyadh, Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia
Job Summary
Coordinate inputs from designers, operators, and vendors to develop comprehensive roadmaps for successful AI system implementation in large-scale data centre campuses exceeding 1 GW capacity. Capture strategic objectives to translate them into high-level automation and AI requirements, establishing Central Command centres that manage incident management, cybersecurity, and utilities. Organize design and technical review sessions to ensure client and operator comments are captured and resolved, while embedding automation into PMC controls and reporting. Integrate automation milestones, deliverables, and risks into PMC schedules, dashboards, and risk registers, then report progress to governance forums in clear, non-technical language. This strategic advisory role bridges vision with execution for hyperscale AI infrastructure across Riyadh, SAU, requiring deep expertise in BACnet protocols and mission-critical data centre environments.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Construction, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, IT, or related field
- 20+ years in technology infrastructure and automation projects
- 10+ years in mission-critical data centre environments
- 5+ years with AI data centres or hyperscale facilities (500MW+ capacity)
- Proven track record in PMC or advisory roles supporting large-scale infrastructure
- Experience translating executive strategy into technical requirements and roadmaps
- Deep knowledge of data centre automation: BMS, DCIM, integrated control platforms
- Expertise in BACnet protocols and command centre network architectures
- Understanding of AI infrastructure requirements at facility and campus levels
- Knowledge of cybersecurity and incident management for critical infrastructure
- Familiarity with utilities management systems for multi-site operations
- Central command centre design and operational principles
- Location: On-site –Riyadh, SAU
Desired Qualifications
- Master's degree or professional certifications (PMP, PRINCE2, ITIL)
- Direct experience with 1GW+ data centre campus developments
- Background with hyperscale clients (AWS, Microsoft, Google, Meta)
- Experience with AI/ML infrastructure deployments
- International or multi-region project experience
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