The Solution Engineering Director is a strategic leadership role responsible for overseeing the design, implementation, and optimization of data center solutions. This role requires a deep understanding of data center infrastructure, emerging technologies, and customer requirements to drive innovation and ensure the delivery of high-quality, scalable solutions. The director will lead a team of engineers and collaborate closely with sales, operations, and executive management to support business growth and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership:
- Develop and execute the solution engineering strategy aligned with business objectives.
- Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies to inform strategic planning and solution development.
- Collaborate with senior leadership to identify opportunities for innovation and improvement.
Team Management:
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of solution engineers.
- Foster a collaborative and inclusive team culture focused on continuous learning and improvement.
- Ensure team members have the necessary skills, tools, and resources to succeed.
Solution Design and Implementation:
- Oversee the design and deployment of data center solutions, ensuring they meet client requirements and industry standards.
- Ensure solutions are scalable, reliable, and optimized for performance and cost-efficiency.
- Lead technical discussions and presentations with clients and stakeholders.
Client Engagement:
- Work closely with sales and account management teams to understand client needs and develop tailored solutions.
- Serve as a technical advisor and trusted partner to clients throughout the project lifecycle.
- Conduct client workshops, presentations, and technical demonstrations to showcase capabilities and solutions.
Project Management:
- Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of solution engineering projects.
- Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and budget.
- Identify and mitigate risks and resolve issues that may arise during project execution.
Operational Excellence:
- Implement best practices and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of solution engineering processes.
- Monitor and report on key performance metrics to ensure high standards of quality and customer satisfaction.
- Collaborate with operations teams to ensure seamless integration and support of deployed solutions.
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Experience: Minimum of 8+ years of experience in solution engineering, with at least 5 years in a leadership role within the data center industry.
- Technical Skills:
- In-depth knowledge of data center infrastructure, including power, cooling, networking, and storage solutions.
- Expertise in cloud computing, virtualization, and emerging data center technologies.
- Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies.
- Soft Skills:
- Strong leadership and team management abilities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to think strategically and execute methodically.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit an application with an updated CV of yours detailing the relevant experience to this job ad or directly
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
