Director of Data Center Strategy & Development - Enlight Energy

We are seeking a professional Director of Data Center Strategy & Development with strong domain expertise in the data center industry.

This role will serve as the company’s internal data center domain expert, supporting the development of large-scale data center projects across the full lifecycle — from early-stage development through planning, design, and delivery. 

Core Mission:

Bring practical, real-world data center expertise into the organization and support key decisions related to: 

• Customer requirements 
• Site development and selection 
• Technical design and architecture 
• Development strategy 
• Ecosystem partnerships 

 Domain Leadership 

• Serve as the internal subject matter expert on data center development 
• Provide guidance on global best practices across hyperscale, colocation, and AI-focused data centers 
• Support strategic and technical decision-making across projects 

 Customer & Market Understanding 

• Understand requirements of hyperscalers, AI compute providers, and enterprise clients 
• Translate customer needs into development and design parameters 
• Support engagement with potential customers and partners 

Development & Planning 

• Advise on site selection and feasibility 
• Support planning considerations: power, fiber, cooling, land, permitting 
• Guide early-stage development strategy and master planning 

Design & Technical Coordination 

• Define key design requirements: power density, cooling, redundancy, scalability 
• Support selection and management of technical advisors and consultants 
• Ensure alignment with industry standards 

Project Delivery Support 

• Support construction and delivery phases 
• Guide key decisions, milestones, and risk management 
• Ensure alignment between customer expectations and execution 

Industry Network & Partnerships 

• Leverage global relationships across the data center ecosystem 
• Identify and engage partners, advisors, and suppliers 
• Maintain awareness of industry trends 

• 10–15+ years in the data center industry 
• Experience in development, design, construction, or operation of large-scale data centers 
• Strong understanding of hyperscale and AI infrastructure 
• Experience working with major developers, operators, or hyperscalers 
• International experience is an advantage