Data Center Network Design Subject Matter Expert
We are seeking a Data Center Network Design Subject Matter Expert (SME) to lead end‑to‑end design governance across hyperscale data center projects.
As the Principal SME for Network Infrastructure, you will ensure technical excellence, standards compliance, and construction readiness through structured digital workflows and proactive stakeholder collaboration.
Key Responsibilities
- Governance, Standards & Quality Assurance
- Lead design governance to ensure full compliance with technical and organizational standards.
- Manage design trackers—raising, reviewing, and closing all design issues and clarifications.
- De‑risk design delivery to achieve zero‑impact issues at IFC.
- Escalate non‑compliant designs and drive corrective actions in line with the agreed standard.
- Monitor and report on phase gate KPIs to ensure timely, high‑quality design progression.
- Digital Design Management CC Platform
- Maintain full ownership of the Construction Cloud (CC) environment for Telecoms.
- Oversee document control—verifying submittals, managing transmittals, and ensuring version control integrity.
- Guarantee design documentation (30%, 65%, 95%, IFC) is complete, compliant, and properly transmitted.
- Project Lifecycle & Stakeholder Engagement
- Serve as the primary Point of Contact (PoC) for Project Managers across design and execution.
- Coordinate with cross‑functional stakeholders to align on network, security, and constructability.
- Onboard new Execution PMs, deliver design briefings, and support project lifecycle queries.
- Capture lessons learned to continuously improve standards.
- Phase Gate Management
- Oversee design development from Kick‑Off to IFC, ensuring full compliance with time and quality metrics.
- Coordinate schematic and detailed design reviews, technical clarifications, and issue closure.
- Approve final documentation and manage design closeout, ensuring zero open issues at IFC.
Qualifications
- Data Center Experience —Proven success in campus‑scale planning and design from concept through IFC and operations.
- Telecoms & Network Infrastructure Expertise —Strong foundation in hyperscale telecoms, fiber, and network design.
- ISP & Civils Infrastructure —Hands‑on experience with Inside Plant (ISP) systems, POEs, and civil design integration.
- Underground Trenching —Knowledge of UG trenching layouts, pathways, and utility coordination.
- BIM & IFC Review Skills —Proficiency in reviewing and coordinating BIM/IFC documentation within CC or similar CDEs.
- Localization & Design Adaptation —Ability to deliver globally consistent yet locally compliant telecom designs.
- Hyperscale Fiber Networks —Demonstrated experience with fiber backbone, distribution, and access‑layer design.
- Collaboration —Skilled in working with Architecture, Civil, Electrical, Security, and IT disciplines to ensure design integrity.
- Digital Tools & Governance —Familiar with various design governance platforms.
Location: This position can be based in India or Singapore and will involve remote work with travel to customer sites when required, including locations across the APAC region and other global sites as project needs dictate.
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation and annual discretionary bonus scheme.
- Professional development and learning opportunities.
- Flexible hybrid working model.
- Comprehensive family health insurance.
- Flexible holidays.
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