Data Center Portfolio Manager

United Arab Emirates, Dubai, Dubai ., Construction/Civil Engineering, Other

Work location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Sector: Construction/Civil Engineering. Role: Other. Branch: ARX Group Airport Competence. Date of last update: 16/03/2026.

ARX is a global network of specialists in engineering, design, and architecture. Our team offers 360° consulting, project management, and technical services in airports, bridges, buildings, cableways, digital innovation, environment, equipment, geology, geotechnics, hydropower, metros, nuclear plants, oil & gas, pipelines, ports, railways, river engineering, roads, traffic, tunnels, and water/wastewater treatment. With offices across Europe, North and South America, Asia, Africa, and Oceania, our agile task force combines global expertise with local know-how. The result is our uniquely glocal approach, which allows us to meet the specific needs of each community while incorporating international best practices. At ARX, smart minds strive for a sustainable future, transforming communities one innovative project at a time.

People are the heart and soul of ARX. We are a home for innovators, visionaries, and experts to develop talents, launch careers, and collaborate with fellow specialists. ARX values individuals. Believing their brilliance and determination will provide solutions to tomorrow's challenges, we welcome professionals who will both benefit from and enrich our team.

ARX marks a significant expansion into the Middle East with its offices in UAE and KSA, underscoring our dedication to innovation and engineering excellence, bolstering our position in the dynamic GCC market.

For our office in Dubai, we are looking for an experienced Data Center Portfolio Manager to lead the planning, design, and execution of mission‑critical data center infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will oversee multidisciplinary engineering teams, manage external consultants/contractors, and ensure all data center facilities meet the highest standards of reliability, efficiency, and scalability.

Responsibilities

• Leadership & Management
• Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team of architects, mechanical, electrical, and IT infrastructure engineers.
• Manage external design consultants, contractors, and vendors to ensure high‑quality and on‑time delivery.
• Coordinate with operations teams to ensure seamless handover and maintainability of facilities.
• Oversee the design and implementation of Tier III/Tier IV data center infrastructure (power, cooling, fire protection, security, and structured cabling).
• Review and approve technical designs, drawings, and specifications.
• Ensure compliance with international standards and local regulations.
• Project Management
• Manage the full lifecycle of data center projects from concept to commissioning.
• Develop budgets, schedules, and risk assessments for capital projects.
• Ensure alignment between design, cost, and operational performance targets.
• Operations & Reliability
• Implement best practices for energy efficiency, sustainability, and operational resilience.
• Oversee testing and commissioning of systems (power, cooling, fire protection, automation).
• Support root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• 10+ years of engineering experience, with at least 5 years in data center design, delivery, or operations.
• Strong knowledge of MEP systems, redundancy strategies, and data center standards.
• Proven track record managing cross‑functional teams and large‑scale infrastructure projects.
• Experience in GCC/Middle East region is highly desirable (for local context).
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to balance technical excellence with commercial awareness.
• Proficiency in project management tools and engineering design software.

We Offer

• Opportunity to collaborate with a forward‑thinking, synergistic, and innovative team.
• Exposure to cutting‑edge projects driving Middle East / North African regions development.
• Personalized professional growth and developmental avenues tailored to your career aspirations.

If you would like to join our highly motivated and very successful team, please send us your complete application!