Director Data Centre Ireland

Key Responsibilities Strategy and Leadership • Set and execute the Data Centre sector strategy for Ireland, aligned to wider European business objectives. • Own the full P&L for the Ireland Data Centre business, ensuring strong financial performance and sustainable growth. • Act as the accountable Cost Centre Lead for the Ireland Data Centre business, with ultimate responsibility for business performance, resource planning and financial outcomes. • Provide leadership, oversight and strategic direction across the Ireland Data Centre business, supporting and empowering existing leadership teams. • Drive growth initiatives, market expansion and strategic account development in line with business objectives. • Shape and deliver strategic priorities aligned with the wider European Data Centre sector vision. • Report on sector performance against business plans, budgets and strategic objectives. • Act as an executive sponsor for key projects, programmes and client relationships. Business Development and Client Engagement • Strengthen and expand Turner & Townsend's value proposition within the Data Centre sector. • Develop and implement growth strategies that deliver year-on-year business growth. • Position Turner & Townsend as a recognised leader within the Data Centre market through client engagement, thought leadership and industry participation. • Build and maintain senior-level relationships with clients, partners and industry stakeholders. • Support and empower account leaders and project teams in strategic client engagement activities. • Develop and drive pursuit strategies for priority clients and major opportunities. • Act as Bid Director on strategically important pursuits. • Manage and advance the opportunity pipeline, coordinating stakeholders to maximise conversion and growth. • Represent Turner & Townsend at key sector events, forums and industry initiatives. Capability and Organisation Development • Identify and forecast strategic hiring requirements to support the sector growth plan. • Support the recruitment, onboarding and development of key hires across the business. • Build organisational capability through workforce planning, succession planning and leadership development. • Collaborate with business leaders to identify capability gaps and implement targeted development initiatives. • Foster a high-performance culture focused on collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement. Subject Matter Expertise • Provide leadership, oversight and assurance for major Data Centre projects and programmes. • Support project leaders in achieving successful commercial and operational outcomes. • Ensure the consistent application of best practice, governance and delivery excellence across the sector. • Share industry knowledge, lessons learned and market insights to strengthen capability and performance. • Act as a trusted advisor to clients and internal stakeholders on Data Centre market trends, opportunities and risks.   • Extensive experience leading large-scale Data Centre projects, programmes, business units or client portfolios. • Proven track record of P&L ownership and commercial leadership. • Demonstrated success in winning work, developing client relationships and delivering business growth. • Strong leadership capability with experience developing and mentoring high-performing teams. • Strong understanding of the Irish and European Data Centre market and wider industry landscape. • Degree qualified in a relevant discipline. • Excellent communication, stakeholder management and influencing skills. • Strategic, commercially minded and collaborative leadership style. Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the op