Data Center Solutions Director
About The Position
We are seeking a visionary and technically adept Solutions Director to lead our Data Center Center of Excellence (CoE) and Solutions Architect team. This role is responsible for driving technical innovation, enabling strategic initiatives, supporting business development, and delivering differentiated data center solutions that align with Daikin's F30 Data Center Strategy. The ideal candidate will bring a strong blend of technical expertise, leadership acumen, and a collaborative mindset to elevate our data center capabilities and customer experience. This role is pivotal in positioning Daikin Applied as a leader in data center solutions. By fostering innovation, standardizing excellence, and enabling strategic growth, the Solutions Director will help shape the future of our data center business and deliver unmatched value to our customers. Building a more sustainable planet. Creating comfortable, healthy spaces for people to connect, live and work. Perfecting the air we share. Daikin Applied is not just an HVAC company. We're part of a global technology powerhouse that uses Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) to transform the world. We're innovators and leaders. Not only as a business, but as individuals. And we are honored to say we were named to Forbes' America's Best-In-State Employers list for 2025, ranking #1 in Minnesota for Manufacturing and Engineering. We invest in our people, and our people invest in our customers and communities. This mutual commitment is the reason for our dynamic growth. So is an inclusive culture that encourages everyone to come to work as their whole selves and come together as a team that welcomes unique ideas, perspectives and backgrounds. You see, we're not just innovating on the outside. We're innovating on the inside to unlock people's unlimited potential and bring out the diverse and groundbreaking ideas that will help us solve today's most pressing challenges. That's why Daikin offers more than a job. Here's where you'll be heard, be valued, belong -- and be able to make your mark.
Requirements
- Proven leadership in technical and solutions architecture roles within data center or HVAC industries, with expertise in at least one data center domain (grey space or white space)
- Strong systems application and product integration knowledge
- Excellent collaboration, communication, and emotional intelligence skills
- Sales and business development mindset
Nice To Haves
- Experience managing innovation labs or technical centers is a plus
Responsibilities
- Lead the Data Center, Center of Excellence and Solutions Architect Team
- Drive technical innovation and coordinate development of new technologies and reference architectures/designs
- Define and implement data center-specific standards and best practices
- Collaborate with business units to shape the Daikin data center New Product Roadmap
- Engage with Original Equipment Manufacturers OEMs, engineering firms, and consultants to prepare and influence the market
- Oversee the Innovation Lab focused on white space solutions, including PoC testing, benchmarking, and software integration
- Support training, demos, and co-development efforts to enhance customer experience
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
