Data Center Market Sector Leader

AECOM is seeking a dynamic and growth-oriented Data Center Market Sector Leader for the Middle East & Africa (MEA)  to drive strategic expansion client engagement and delivery excellence across one of the fastest-growing global infrastructure markets. This role will lead market development efforts oversee major pursuits strengthen key client relationships and build a high-performing regional data center practice in partnership with AECOMs global technology leadership. 

The successful candidate will bring deep industry knowledge strong commercial instincts and the ability to mobilize multidisciplinary teams to deliver world-class outcomes for hyperscale colocation and enterprise data center clients. 

Key Responsibilities  

Strategic Growth and Market Development  

• Influence and implement the MEA data center market strategy leveraging AECOMs global platform expertise and delivery capabilities. 
• Attract and secure new data center clients while building and maintaining a robust opportunity pipeline in partnership with global technology market sector leadership and client account managers. 
• Participate in and help drive innovation initiatives to differentiate AECOM and respond to emerging market trends (e.g. design automation decarbonization renewable energy integration liquid cooling rack densification). 
• Lead and grow AECOMs data center business across all business lines and services including due diligence masterplanning data center/power/water infrastructure design construction management project management quantity surveying environmental services etc. 
• Provide thought leadership internally and externally strengthening AECOMs brand as a leader in data center development. 
• Track and deliver against key performance indicators including project bookings executed net service revenue gross margin and quality. 

Pursuit and Proposal Leadership  

• Oversee the development of high-quality competitive and winning proposals including both technical and commercial submissions. 
• Lead client presentations interviews and pursuit strategy sessions. 
• Drive growth of existing client accounts in collaboration with global technology market sector leaders and account management teams. 
• Work closely with AECOMs Global and Regional Market Sector Leaders (US Europe India Asia ANZ etc.) to share resources enhance capabilities and deliver the best of AECOM to every pursuit. 

Client Relationship and Client Account Management  

• Build and maintain trusted relationships with senior executives and decision-makers at regional and global data center organizations. 
• Serve as a senior point of escalation for key client matters ensuring responsiveness quality and client satisfaction. 
• Travel as needed across the MEA region to support client engagement project execution and team development priorities. 

Team Leadership and Collaboration  

• Hire new talent and cross-train existing staff to strengthen technical depth and delivery capacity fostering a culture of trust accountability leadership and ownership. 
• Provide oversight of a portfolio of major projects and programs of significant scale complexity and financial impact. 
• Ensure high-quality timely and profitable delivery of the regional data center project portfolio. 
• Continuously refine delivery strategies and operational approaches to improve predictability efficiency and quality outcomes. 

Qualifications :

• Bachelors Degree in Civil Structural MechanicalElectricalor related Engineering/Architecture 
• 12years of relevant experience including 5 years in business development or leadership roles focused on data center development/design  
• Demonstrated experience developing strong clientrelationships 
• Experience leadingteams 

Additional Information :

About AECOM  

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status AECOM benefits may include medical dental vision life AD&D disability benefits paid time off leaves of absences voluntary benefits perks flexible work options well-being resources employee assistance program business travel insurance service recognition awards retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan. 

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities we solve our clients complex challenges in water environment energy transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle from advisory planning design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at . 

What makes AECOM a great place to work  

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts youll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills helping you build the career youve always envisioned. Here youll find a welcoming workplace built on respect collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time

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