Technical Director - Data Centre Projects

Jones Lang Lasalle Ip Inc

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Ai data center automation
Hyperscale data centre environments
Ai management systems
** Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) is seeking a Technical Director for Data Centre Projects in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role involves providing strategic advice on automation and AI for large-scale data centers and requires significant experience in technology infrastructure and mission-critical environments. **

Job Summary

  • This position serves as a strategic advisor to the client's automation and IT leadership, defining and packaging automation and AI scope for large-scale AI data centers exceeding 1 GW capacity globally or regionally.
  • The role ensures requirements are clear, coordinated, and market-ready while integrating AI management systems that automate operations at both individual data centre and campus levels.
  • Acting as PMC technical lead advisor for automation, the position coordinates inputs from designers, operators, and vendors to develop comprehensive roadmaps for successful AI system implementation.

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** Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) is seeking a Technical Director for Data Centre Projects in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role involves providing strategic advice on automation and AI for large-scale data centers and requires significant experience in technology infrastructure and mission-critical environments. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • AI data center automation
  • hyperscale data centre environments
  • AI management systems
  • command centre design
  • BACnet protocols

Nice-to-have

  • strategic advisor to client leadership
  • market-ready requirements
  • bridging strategic vision with technical execution

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in 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
  • Master's degree or professional certifications (PMP, PRINCE2, ITIL) preferred

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