Data Center Market Sector Leader

AECOM is seeking a dynamic and growth-oriented Data Center Market Sector Leader for the Middle East & Africa (MEA) to drive strategic expansion client engagement and delivery excellence across one of the fastest-growing global infrastructure markets. This role will lead market development efforts, oversee major pursuits, strengthen key client relationships and build a high-performing regional data center practice in partnership with AECOM's global technology leadership.The successful candidate will bring deep industry knowledge, strong commercial instincts and the ability to mobilize multidisciplinary teams to deliver world-class outcomes for hyperscale colocation and enterprise data center clients.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Growth and Market DevelopmentInfluence and implement the MEA data centre market strategy leveraging AECOM's global platform expertise and delivery capabilities.Attract and secure new data centre clients while building and maintaining a robust opportunity pipeline in partnership with global technology market sector leadership and client account managers.Participate in and help drive innovation initiatives to differentiate AECOM and respond to emerging market trends (e.g. design automation, decarbonization, renewable energy integration, liquid cooling, rack densification).Lead and grow AECOM's data centre business across all business lines and services including due diligence, master planning, data centre/power/water infrastructure design, construction management, project management, quantity surveying, environmental services etc.Provide thought leadership internally and externally, strengthening AECOM's brand as a leader in data centre development.Track and deliver against key performance indicators including project bookings, executed net service revenue, gross margin and quality.Pursuit and Proposal LeadershipOversee the development of high-quality competitive and winning proposals including both technical and commercial submissions.Lead client presentations, interviews and pursuit strategy sessions.Drive growth of existing client accounts in collaboration with global technology market sector leaders and account management teams.Work closely with AECOM's Global and Regional Market Sector Leaders (USEurope, India, Asia, ANZ etc.) to share resources, enhance capabilities and deliver the best of AECOM to every pursuit.Client Relationship and Client Account ManagementBuild and maintain trusted relationships with senior executives and decision-makers at regional and global data centre organisations.Serve as a senior point of escalation for key client matters ensuring responsiveness, quality and client satisfaction.Travel as needed across the MEA region to support client engagement, project execution and team development priorities.Team Leadership and CollaborationHire new talent and cross‑train existing staff to strengthen technical depth and delivery capacity, fostering a culture of trust, accountability, leadership and ownership.Provide oversight of a portfolio of major projects and programmes of significant scale, complexity and financial impact.Ensure high‑quality, timely and profitable delivery of the regional data centre project portfolio.Continuously refine delivery strategies and operational approaches to improve predictability, efficiency and quality outcomes.QualificationsBachelors Degree in Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical or related Engineering/Architecture12 years of relevant experience including 5 years in business development or leadership roles focused on data centre development/designDemonstrated experience developing strong client relationshipsExperience leading teamsAdditional InformationAbout AECOMAECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well‑being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan.AECOM is the global infrastructure leader committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities we solve our clients' complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public‑ and private‑sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle from advisory, planning, design and engineering to programme and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at .What makes AECOM a great place to workYou will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects—both in your local community and on a global scale—that are transforming our