Senior EMEA Operations Director – Data Centres

About the role

This senior role offers the chance to shape the future of a global real‑estate and digital‑infrastructure organisation operating across the EMEA data‑centre portfolio. Reporting to the Managing Director and Board, you will own operational performance and drive commercial growth.

Key responsibilities

• Lead operations across a complex EMEA data‑centre portfolio.
• Manage a substantial P&L and deliver commercial performance targets.
• Develop and lead high‑performing engineering and operations teams.
• Build strategic relationships with customers and key stakeholders.
• Drive operational excellence, resilience and standardisation across the business.
• Contribute to the organisation’s growth strategy and future direction.

Required profile

• Extensive senior leadership experience within the data‑centre sector.
• Strong engineering or critical‑infrastructure background.
• Proven track record of multi‑site or regional operational leadership across Europe/EMEA.
• Commercial acumen with P&L ownership and strategic business leadership.
• Ability to engage confidently with executive leadership, customers and partners.
• Passion for building high‑performing teams and driving continuous improvement.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive salary with performance bonus.
• Excellent benefits package.
• Significant autonomy and executive exposure.
• Opportunity to influence the next phase of growth in a fast‑expanding sector.