Role SummaryAsegúrese de leer detenidamente la información sobre esta oportunidad antes de presentar su candidatura.Confidential is building its AI Data Center (AIDC) business globally and is seeking a senior leader to support the development, execution, and growth of AI data center projects across Europe.This role will focus on the full lifecycle of AI data center development, from early-stage project origination and site development through design, construction, commissioning, and operations. The successful candidate will bring deep experience in the European data center ecosystem and a strong understanding of how hyperscalers, colocation providers, utilities, governments, and infrastructure partners interact to deliver large-scale data center projects.The role requires a commercially minded and technically credible leader capable of engaging with customers, utilities, government stakeholders, consultants, EPC contractors, and internal teams to support the successful development of AI data center opportunities.Key Responsibilities- Support the development and execution of Envision's AI Data Center strategy across Europe- Identify and evaluate data center development opportunities, including site selection, utility access, and infrastructure readiness- Lead engagement with utilities, grid operators, government agencies, regulators, and local stakeholders- Assess power availability, grid connection requirements, permitting constraints, and development risks- Support commercial discussions with hyperscalers, cloud providers, colocation operators, investors, and strategic partners- Coordinate development activities across design consultants, engineering firms, EPC contractors, and technology providers- Oversee project progression from concept through development, design, construction, commissioning, and operation- Support business case development, investment evaluation, and project governance processes- Act as a key representative of Envision within the European data center ecosystem- Build strategic relationships across the AI infrastructure, power, and data center industriesCandidate Profile- 10+ years of experience in data center development, infrastructure development, hyperscale infrastructure, colocation development, or related sectors- Demonstrated experience delivering data center projects through the full lifecycle:- site identification- permitting- utility and grid engagement- design development- construction delivery- commissioning- operations- Strong understanding of hyperscaler and colocation business models- Experience engaging with utilities, TSOs, DSOs, regulators, and government authorities- Familiarity with power infrastructure, grid connection processes, substations, and energy supply strategies- Experience managing multiple stakeholders across technical, commercial, and regulatory environments- Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills- Ability to operate independently in a fast-growing and entrepreneurial environmentPreferred Backgrounds xqysrnh- Major colocation providers:- Equinix- Digital Realty- Data4- Vantage Data Centers- NTT Global Data Centers- CyrusOne- Echelon Data Centres- STACK Infrastructure
- Hyperscalers:- AWS- Microsoft- Google- Oracle- TikTok / ByteDance- Nebius
- AI Data Center and Infrastructure Developers:- DayOne- Huawei- GDS- Chindata- Similar regional developersPreferred LocationsSpain preferred, followed by:- Frankfurt- Dublin- London- Amsterdam- Paris- Milan- MadridSuccess ProfileThe ideal candidate has not only designed data centers, but has participated in building them from the ground up. They understand how to secure land, obtain permits, engage utilities, coordinate design and construction, and deliver large-scale digital infrastructure projects within complex stakeholder environments.