Managing Director - Data Center Business, Continental Europe

Managing Director - Data Center Business, Continental Europe

Location: Stuttgart, Germany

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A leading global engineering and construction firm is seeking a seasoned executive to lead its rapidly growing data center business across Continental Europe. This is a high-impact strategic role with full P&L responsibility, overseeing operations, business development, and client delivery for hyperscale and enterprise data center projects. The company has a strong presence in Germany and is actively expanding into key European markets including Ireland, the UK, and Spain.

The successful candidate will shape and execute the regional strategy in alignment with global objectives, drive growth through strategic partnerships, and ensure the successful delivery of largescale missioncritical infrastructure projects. This includes managing crossfunctional teams across engineering, construction, commercial, and operations, while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and profitability.

The role also involves representing the company in industry forums and regulatory engagements, and building longterm relationships with major hyperscale and enterprise clients. The ideal candidate brings deep industry expertise, a proven track record in leading complex, multicountry operations, and the leadership skills to foster a highperformance culture focused on collaboration, innovation, and excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and grow the data center business across multiple European markets
• Develop and execute regional strategy aligned with global objectives
• Build and maintain relationships with key hyperscale and enterprise clients
• Oversee largescale project delivery with a focus on quality, safety, and profitability
• Drive business development and strategic partnerships
• Lead crossfunctional teams across engineering, construction, and operations
• Represent the company in industry forums and regulatory engagements

Candidate Profile

• Extensive leadership experience in the data center industry
• Proven success managing complex, multicountry operations and largescale projects
• Strong understanding of data center design, construction, commissioning, and operations
• Excellent client management and stakeholder engagement skills
• Fluent in English and German; Spanish, French, or Italian is a plus
• Based in or willing to relocate to Stuttgart
• Willingness to travel across Europe as needed