Head of Electrical Projects - Data Centers

Job Description

Head of Electrical Projects – Data Centers

Company: EVIO Private Limited

Position: Head – Data Centre Projects (Electrical)

Location: Mumbai – Head Office (with travel to project sites & client offices as required)

Experience: 25 to 30 Years

CTC: Open

Qualification: BE / BTech / Diploma – Electrical Engineering

Role Overview

EVIO Private Limited is seeking a seasoned and visionary Director of Electrical Engineering – Data Centre Operations to lead and scale our Data Centre vertical. This is a strategic leadership role responsible for design excellence, project execution, profitability, team building, and business growth in Data Centre electrical turnkey projects.

The role demands strong techno-commercial understanding, deep industry relationships, and proven experience in delivering large-scale, mission-critical Data Centre projects.

Key Responsibilities

1. Leadership & Strategy

• Head the Data Centre Electrical Projects vertical and define long-term growth strategy.
• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performance team of design, execution, planning, and QA engineers.
• Establish best-in-class engineering standards, design practices, and execution methodologies.

2. Design & Engineering Excellence

• Oversee end-to-end electrical execution & design for Data Centers including:
• HT/LT Systems
• DG Sets & Fuel Systems
• UPS Systems
• Power Distribution (Bus Ducts, PDUs, RPPs)
• Earthing & Lightning Protection
• Redundancy architectures (Tier II / III / IV)
• Lead value engineering and design optimization initiatives.

3. Project Execution & Delivery

• Provide leadership oversight for execution of Data Centre projects from concept to commissioning.
• Coordinate with project teams, clients, consultants, and OEMs to ensure on-time, cost-effective, and quality delivery.
• Resolve complex technical and commercial challenges at site level.

4. Profit & Loss (P&L) Ownership

• Own and manage P&L of the Data Centre Electrical department.
• Control project costs, margins, cash flow, and billing cycles.
• Support commercial negotiations, variations, claims, and risk management.

5. Business Development & Industry Networking

• Leverage strong industry connections with:
• Data Centre developers
• Consultants
• OEMs (UPS, DG, Switchgear, Bus Duct, BMS, etc.)
• Colocation & Hyperscale players
• Support management in pre-sales, technical presentations, and client negotiations.
• Contribute to strategic bids, tenders, and partnerships.

6. Client Interface & Communication

• Act as the senior technical and commercial face of EVIO for Data Centre clients.
• Deliver high-impact technical presentations and design reviews.
• Build long-term client relationships and repeat business opportunities.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Extensive experience in Data Centre Electrical Turnkey Projects
• Strong command over electrical design, execution, and commissioning
• Proven P&L management and departmental leadership
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Strategic thinker with hands-on execution mindset
• Ability to mentor teams and build scalable processes

Ideal Candidate Profile

• 25–30 years of experience in Electrical Engineering with significant Data Centre exposure
• Previously held leadership roles such as Project Head / Business Head – Data Centers
• Strong professional network within the Data Centre ecosystem
• Willingness to travel as per project and business needs