Overview
The opportunity
A Director - Project Delivery responsible for overseeing the implementation and integration of data center, AI and HPC solutions, ensuring they meet client requirements and are delivered on time and within budget. He/she coordinates cross-functional teams, including engineers, data scientists, and vendors, to manage project milestones, resolve issues, and maintain communication with stakeholders. Additionally, His/her is tasked with risk management, resource allocation, and ensuring that deployment processes adhere to quality standards and best practices.
Core42 is the UAE’s national-scale enabler for cloud and generative AI, combining G42 Group’s expertise across multiple technology disciplines into a single platform for public sector and large enterprise transformations. Building on our capabilities as sovereign cloud and HPC specialist, we bring generative AI, cybersecurity, professional and managed services expertise to enable national-scale program deployments across industries.
Responsibilities
Objectives of this role:
- Ensure the seamless deployment of data center, AI and HPC solutions, meeting specified requirements and delivering functionality as expected.
- Manage project timelines to ensure that deployments are completed on schedule.
- Maintain control over project budgets, ensuring that resources are used efficiently and expenditures are within the allocated limits.
- Facilitate clear and effective communication with all stakeholders, including clients, team members, and management.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with the deployment of AI and HPC solutions.
- Ensure that the client’s needs and expectations are met, resulting in a successful deployment and high customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop detailed project plans outlining deployment timelines, milestones, resource requirements, and deliverables.
- Oversee the allocation and utilization of resources, including personnel, equipment, and budget.
- Collaborate with various teams such as Infra Architect,engineering, data science, IT, and vendors to ensure smooth deployment.
- Maintain regular communication with clients, internal stakeholders, and project team members.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with the deployment process.
- Monitor and control project expenses to ensure adherence to the budget.
- Engage with clients to understand their needs, gather requirements, and ensure satisfaction.
- Oversee the transition from deployment to operational support, ensuring a smooth handover.
Qualifications
To qualify for the role you must have
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field. Advanced knowledge in AI, HPC, or project management is preferred.
- 10 years or more experience in data centre planning or management, particularly within AI and HPC environments. Familiarity with large-scale data centre operations and high-performance computing infrastructure is essential.
- Understanding of AI technologies, machine learning, high-performance computing, and related architectures. Familiarity with the tools and platforms used in AI and HPC environments.
- Experience in managing client relationships, understanding their needs, and ensuring satisfaction.
- Proficiency in managing project budgets, tracking expenses, and controlling costs.
Ideally, you’ll also have
- Experience managing data centre projects, including construction, upgrades, and maintenance, ensuring adherence to timelines and budgets.
- Knowledge of current trends in AI and HPC, including emerging technologies and industry applications.
- Strong skills in coordinating with cross-functional teams and managing vendor relationships.
- Excellent communication skills for working with IT, engineering teams, and other stakeholders to align data centre operations with organizational goals.
What We Look For
If you are a performance-driven, inquisitive mind with the agility to adapt to ambiguity, you will fit right in. You should be eager to explore opportunities to build meaningful collaborations with stakeholders and aspire to create unique customer-centric solutions. Bias for action and a passion to conquer new frontiers in the AI space is at the heart of the Core42 community.
What Working At Core42 Offers
Culture: An open, diverse and inclusive environment with a global vision that encourages personal growth and focuses on ground-breaking, industry-first innovations.
Career: Outstanding learning, development & growth opportunities via structured training programs and innovative, high-tech projects.
Work-Life: A hybrid work policy to strike the perfect balance between office and home.
Rewards: A competitive remuneration package with a host of perks including healthcare, education support, leave benefits and more.
If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.