Design Director – Data Center Solutions

About the role

A Data Center developer in Singapore is looking for a Design Director to help expand its business. The role acts as the technical backbone of the sales organization, aligning customer business needs with the company's technology capabilities and solution portfolio. The position is based in Singapore and relocation is mandatory.

Key responsibilities

• Engage closely with clients to understand their business and technical requirements and turn them into clear technical specifications.
• Support sales initiatives through technical presentations, proposal development, RFP/RFI responses and cost estimation.
• Provide technical leadership across the project lifecycle, from concept and design through implementation and post-deployment support.
• Work with vendors, OEMs and technology partners to validate designs, develop Bills of Materials (BOM) and prepare cost estimates.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers and suppliers to deliver solutions successfully.
• Partner with the sales team on deal closure and pipeline growth, and lead site due diligence with clients.
• Help position solutions competitively, contribute to pricing strategy and cost optimization, and take part in customer meetings, site visits and proof-of-concept engagements.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• 5-12 years of experience in pre-sales or solution engineering roles.
• Mandatory experience in the data center sector, especially colocation and hyperscale environments.
• Proven experience designing and implementing complex technical solutions in the data center or technology industry.
• Prior management experience preferred.

Required skills

• Strong stakeholder management and client-facing communication skills.
• Solid commercial and business acumen.