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Head of AI & Digital - Data Centre Transformation

Mumbai Permanent View Job Description
A leading data‑centre platform is building India's first AI‑ready hyperscale ecosystem across major digital hubs. This role will architect the AI, digital, and technology transformation blueprint across all campuses, reshaping power, cooling, fibre, telemetry, and operations into an AI‑native, next‑generation infrastructure.
  • * Lead India's first AI‑ready DC revolution ( Welcoming Returning Indians)
  • * Build world‑class GPU & AI ecosystems

About Our Client

Our confidential client is one of India's most advanced digital infrastructure providers with a nationwide data‑centre footprint. The organisation is developing high‑density, AI‑native data centres designed to host hyperscaler workloads, GPU compute clusters, and future cloud‑AI ecosystems.

Job Description

  • Define the AI‑native data‑centre strategy & 5‑year roadmap
  • Build and scale the AI Centre of Excellence
  • Drive AI‑powered operations (DCIM, telemetry, digital twins)
  • Deploy predictive maintenance, self‑healing, and efficiency models
  • Integrate emerging tech: GPUs, TPUs, liquid cooling, 400/800G, robotics
  • Re‑architect DC designs for higher density, efficiency, and cost leadership
  • Lead cross‑functional execution across EPC, engineering, NOC & operations
  • Build strategic partnerships with hyperscalers, GPU vendors & telecom ecosystems

The Successful Applicant

Must‑Have

  • 15-25 years in hyperscale cloud, data centres, AI infrastructure, or HPC.
  • Proven leadership in AI + Data + DC operations at scale.
  • Strong grounding in DCIM, HVAC/chillers, generators, UPS, liquid cooling, high‑density racks, GPU workloads, and telemetry systems.
  • Experience across DC lifecycle: construction → commissioning → operations.
  • Ability to thrive in high‑intensity build environments with EPC/PMC/GC partners.



Preferred

  • Experience with AI/ML platforms for predictive maintenance, robotics, or PUE optimisation.
  • Hands‑on exposure to GPU cluster deployments, sovereign cloud, or hyperscaler DCs.
  • Global exposure (US/EU/APAC).

What's on Offer

  • A competitive salary package.
Quote job ref
JN-032026-6979970

Job summary

Function
Information Technology
Sub Sector
Cloud Computing
What is your area of specialisation?
Technology & Telecoms
Location
Mumbai
Job Type
Permanent
Job Reference
JN-032026-6979970

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