Key Responsibilities
Strategy and Leadership
- Set and execute the Data Centre sector strategy for Ireland, aligned to wider European business objectives.
- Own the full P&L for the Ireland Data Centre business, ensuring strong financial performance and sustainable growth.
- Act as the accountable Cost Centre Lead for the Ireland Data Centre business, with ultimate responsibility for business performance, resource planning and financial outcomes.
- Provide leadership, oversight and strategic direction across the Ireland Data Centre business, supporting and empowering existing leadership teams.
- Drive growth initiatives, market expansion and strategic account development in line with business objectives.
- Shape and deliver strategic priorities aligned with the wider European Data Centre sector vision.
- Report on sector performance against business plans, budgets and strategic objectives.
- Act as an executive sponsor for key projects, programmes and client relationships.
Business Development and Client Engagement
- Strengthen and expand Turner & Townsend's value proposition within the Data Centre sector.
- Develop and implement growth strategies that deliver year-on-year business growth.
- Position Turner & Townsend as a recognised leader within the Data Centre market through client engagement, thought leadership and industry participation.
- Build and maintain senior-level relationships with clients, partners and industry stakeholders.
- Support and empower account leaders and project teams in strategic client engagement activities.
- Develop and drive pursuit strategies for priority clients and major opportunities.
- Act as Bid Director on strategically important pursuits.
- Manage and advance the opportunity pipeline, coordinating stakeholders to maximise conversion and growth.
- Represent Turner & Townsend at key sector events, forums and industry initiatives.
Capability and Organisation Development
- Identify and forecast strategic hiring requirements to support the sector growth plan.
- Support the recruitment, onboarding and development of key hires across the business.
- Build organisational capability through workforce planning, succession planning and leadership development.
- Collaborate with business leaders to identify capability gaps and implement targeted development initiatives.
- Foster a high-performance culture focused on collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.
Subject Matter Expertise
- Provide leadership, oversight and assurance for major Data Centre projects and programmes.
- Support project leaders in achieving successful commercial and operational outcomes.
- Ensure the consistent application of best practice, governance and delivery excellence across the sector.
- Share industry knowledge, lessons learned and market insights to strengthen capability and performance.
- Act as a trusted advisor to clients and internal stakeholders on Data Centre market trends, opportunities and risks.