At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the design and execution of advanced technical solutions for data centres and AI infrastructure.
- Company: Join Vantage Data Centers, a leader in innovative data centre design and sustainability.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive health benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive team that values innovation and continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the tech world by optimising AI and data centre solutions.
- Qualifications: Experience in data centre design and strong communication skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
About Vantage Data Centers: Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.
Essential Job Functions: The Senior Manager, Customer solutions, Data Center & AI Factory will lead the design, development, and execution of advanced technical solutions programs that enable hyperscale and enterprise customers to leverage Vantage’s data center and AI infrastructure capabilities. This role combines strategic vision with hands-on technical expertise to deliver scalable, secure, and efficient solutions for next-generation workloads, including AI/ML environments.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
- Proven experience in data center design, AI infrastructure, and critical environments.
- Ability to translate complex technical requirements into actionable solutions.
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills to engage with internal teams and C-level customer stakeholders.
- Expertise in wholesale data centers, colocation, interconnection, cloud ecosystems, and AI compute environments.
- Familiarity with high-density power and cooling solutions, sustainability initiatives, and emerging technologies for AI workloads.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Leadership: Drive solution architecture for AI Factory deployments and advanced data center designs aligned with customer requirements and Vantage’s roadmap.
- Customer Engagement: Partner with Sales and Solutions Engineering teams to lead presales activities, focusing on hyperscale cloud providers, AI innovators, and enterprise customers.
- Technical Solutioning: Develop proposals and technical documentation incorporating latest schematics, diagrams, and AI-ready features. Engineer solutions that optimize power, cooling, and space utilization for high-density AI clusters.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Development, Operations, and Sustainability teams to ensure alignment on build schedules and capacity planning. Coordinate with Senior Director, New Development (Europe) to maintain visibility on all projects.
- Innovation & Continuous Improvement: Introduce best practices for AI workload hosting, liquid cooling, and energy efficiency. Identify opportunities for cost reduction and operational excellence.
- Customer Experience: Deliver technical presentations, architectural overviews, and guided tours of facilities. Conduct in-depth assessments of customer IT environments for AI readiness.
Skills, Knowledge & Experience:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Environmental, Structural Engineering, Architecture, or equivalent experience.
- Strong background in data center design and critical infrastructure.
- Knowledge of AI compute requirements, GPU clusters, and high-performance networking.
- Soft Skills: Excellent communication and presentation skills (including remote collaboration). Ability to manage multiple priorities and see both detail and big picture.
- Mindset: Strategic thinker with problem-solving ability. Continuous improvement and innovation-driven.
- Preferred: Experience in environments requiring high reliability (e.g., nuclear plants, hospitals) and familiarity with sustainability and ESG principles.
Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Location: London, England
Type: Full time
Senior Manager, Solutions Engineering employer: Vantage Data Centers
Vantage Data Centers is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises innovation and collaboration. With flexible work arrangements that promote a healthy work-life balance, employees benefit from opportunities for professional growth and development in a cutting-edge environment focused on data engineering and analytics. Located in London, the company provides a vibrant setting for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the tech industry.
