Senior Manager - Presales Design

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

1. Solution Design & Technical Architecture:
   • Develop end-to-end data center infrastructure solutions, focusing on power, cooling, and monitoring systems in alignment with Vertiv's product portfolio.
   • Create comprehensive design documentation, including site layout, equipment specifications, and system integration plans.
   • Lead the selection and integration of Vertiv solutions such as Liebert cooling systems, NetSure power systems, and Avocent monitoring platforms.
   • Responsible for Architecture & Solution for the customer requirements with optimized design and dimensioning in the areas of Data Centre (Non IT) and field level infrastructure.
2. Client Engagement & Technical Consulting:
   • Serve as the primary technical advisor for clients, translating business requirements into data center infrastructure designs.
   • Conduct feasibility studies, site assessments, and risk analyses to recommend optimal design and build strategies.
   • Oversee system integration, commissioning, and testing to ensure alignment with Vertiv standards and client expectations.
   • Spearheading as a Solutions Architect and handling the Smart city Non-IT infrastructure, DC/DR Physical Infrastructure (Non IT) designing, BOQ preparation, costing of the end to end solution.
3. Compliance & Best Practices:
   • Ensure that all designs comply with industry standards (e.g., TIA-942, Uptime Institute, ASHRAE), as well as Vertiv's internal guidelines.
   • Develop and enforce design best practices to optimize uptime, energy efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
4. Technology Roadmapping & Innovation:
   • Stay updated on emerging data center technologies and Vertiv product developments to incorporate advanced solutions into infrastructure designs.
   • Identify opportunities for system optimization, including modular scalability, renewable energy integration, and edge computing infrastructure.
5. Documentation & Reporting:
   • Maintain comprehensive documentation, including technical drawings, data center design schematics, and commissioning reports.
   • Provide strategic insights and recommendations to senior management on infrastructure optimization and risk mitigation.
6. Training & Knowledge Transfer:
   • Conduct training sessions for engineering teams on Vertiv solutions and best practices in data center design and build.
   • Mentor junior architects, promoting technical excellence and innovative design approaches.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field Master's preferred.
• 14+ years of experience in data center infrastructure design and build, with a focus on mission-critical facilities.
• Extensive knowledge of Vertiv products (e.g., Liebert, NetSure, Avocent) and their integration in data center environments.
• Proficiency in design software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit, ETAP) and project management tools.
• Certifications such as CDCP, CDCS, or Vertiv-specific product certifications are highly desirable.
• Strong analytical skills, with expertise in power distribution, cooling systems, and network infrastructure design.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex solutions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.