About the role
Role Objective
Lead the architectural design function for the Data Center business in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, driving the conceptualization, planning, coordination, and execution of world-class, scalable, and sustainable data center facilities aligned with global standards and client requirements.
The role requires strong expertise in mission-critical infrastructure design, including integration with MEP, structural, security, and fire life safety systems, while managing multidisciplinary consultants and internal stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of high-quality, cost-effective, and technically compliant solutions across all project phases
Key Responsibilities
Quality of Design
- Work closely with senior leadership to define the architectural vision, product concept, and design brief for Data Center developments
- Lead architectural planning and design development for hyperscale, colocation, enterprise, and edge data center facilities
- Ensure designs align with global data center standards, operational efficiency, sustainability goals, and scalability requirements
- Drive innovation and value engineering in planning, fa ade design, circulation, space optimization, utility integration, and support infrastructure
- Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, Uptime/TIA standards, green building practices, and global best practices in mission-critical facilities
- Ensure timely design decisions and adherence to project specifications at every design stage
Interdepartmental Communication
- Anchor close coordination among internal departments, consultants, operators, and external stakeholders involved in the project
- Collaborate extensively with MEP, structural, security, ICT, fire life safety, and infrastructure teams to ensure integrated design delivery
- Review drawings and facilitate smooth information flow between all design and execution stakeholders
- Maintain strong communication channels to ensure alignment with project objectives, timelines, and quality expectations
Deliverables to Project Management
- Lead design reviews and evaluate detailed architectural documentation for compliance with company and industry standards
- Ensure timely issuance of design deliverables in line with project schedules and business requirements
- Evaluate consultant performance and drive adherence to quality benchmarks, timelines, and technical standards
- Support project management teams with design clarifications, approvals, and technical resolutions
Site Execution
- Monitor implementation of architectural intent during construction and ensure adherence to approved designs and specifications
- Conduct periodic site visits, audits, and design compliance reviews across project locations
- Work closely with execution teams to resolve on-site design challenges and drive timely closure of issues
- Ensure coordination between design and construction teams for smooth project delivery
Process Implementation Team Leadership
- Build and foster a high-performance architectural design team focused on innovation, quality, and delivery excellence
- Drive process standardization, design governance, documentation protocols, and best practices across projects
- Mentor and guide team members on technical excellence, coordination, and project delivery processes
- Establish robust review mechanisms and quality control processes for architectural deliverables
Desired Candidate Profile
- Bachelor s Degree in Architecture (B.Arch) from a reputed institution with about 20+ years of experience in architectural design and project coordination.
- Extensive experience in Data Center architecture design is highly preferred
- Strong understanding of mission-critical infrastructure, global data center standards, and integrated building systems
- Experience in managing large multidisciplinary consultant teams and complex projects
- Strong leadership, stakeholder management, communication, and decision-making capabilities
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