Director of Strategic Growth - Construction & Digital Infrastructure

PPG Industries • Los Angeles, CA

35d

About The Position

Director of Strategic Growth - Construction & Digital Infrastructure PPG Industries United States or Canada About PPG Industries PPG Industries is a global powerhouse in paints, coatings, and specialty materials, pioneering solutions that protect and beautify surfaces in the world's most challenging environments. With over 140 years of innovation, PPG stands as one of only 49 companies to have remained on the Fortune 500 list every year since its inception in 1955—a testament to our enduring stability and market leadership. As a multiple-time winner of prestigious R&D 100 Awards for groundbreaking technologies like antimicrobial paints and battery fire protection, PPG drives sustainability and cutting-edge performance across construction, infrastructure, and manufacturing. We're at the forefront of high-performance products for data centers, semiconductors, and high-speed data projects, partnering with industry leaders to safeguard critical assets. In this role, you'll be pivotal in accelerating organic growth through our Passive Fire Protection and advanced coatings technologies, powering the expansion of AI Data Centers and shaping the future of digital infrastructure. Join PPG to lead in a company where innovation meets impact. We are seeking a proven Construction and Infrastructure leader to run our Digital Infrastructure Building Solutions team. This senior role demands a proven expert in the construction and building industries with a track record of leading high-performing teams to deliver complex projects. The successful candidate will oversee a team of key account managers, engineers, and project managers focused on collaborating with owners, architects, engineering firms, and general contractors in the construction of digital infrastructure. As the Director of Strategic Growth - Construction & Digital Infrastructure you will play a pivotal role in fostering strong relationships across the construction value chain, ensuring PPG products are integrated into project specifications, and advancing commercialization with fabricators and applicators. This position requires a strategic leader with exceptional relationship-building abilities, deep construction knowledge, and the skill to navigate stakeholder influences in a matrixed environment to meet ambitious growth goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 10-15 years of progressive leadership experience in the data center, construction, or related infrastructure sectors.
• Proven track record of driving significant revenue growth and market expansion in complex B2B environments.
• Strong technical understanding of data center infrastructure, construction processes, and product specification cycles.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing teams across multiple disciplines.
• Exceptional relationship-building, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Strategic mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Willingness to travel frequently across the US and Canada (30%+)

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with general contractors, fabricators and applicators in a commercial environment is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Utilize strong executive presence (up through SVP/CEO) to lead key stakeholder meetings
• Spearhead development of a comprehensive, multi-year growth strategy for data center capture and related infrastructure markets in the , aligned with corporate objectives.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a cross-functional team of key account managers and engineers to maximize market penetration and customer engagement.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders including data center owners, architects, engineering firms, general contractors, fabricators, and applicators.
• Drive specification of PPG products in data center projects by influencing design and procurement decisions early in the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate closely with sales, marketing, product development, and operations teams to ensure seamless commercialization and delivery of solutions on-time, in full.
• Monitor market trends, competitive landscape, and customer needs to identify new business opportunities and areas for innovation.
• Establish and maintain customer intimacy programs to deepen engagement and loyalty throughout the contract chain.
• Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and performance metrics to ensure achievement of growth targets.
• Represent PPG at industry events, conferences, and trade shows to enhance brand visibility and thought leadership.

Benefits

• Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.
• PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets.
• Other incentives may apply.
• Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees.
• Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director