Location: Singapore
Employment Type: Permanent
Industry: Data Centers | Digital Infrastructure | Power & Connectivity
Experience Level: Senior (6+ years)
About the Opportunity
NES Fircroft is hiring on behalf of a global, market-leading technology and infrastructure solutions provider supporting large-scale data center developments across Asia Pacific.
This is a strategic technical leadership role focused on data center solutions, product strategy, and technical sales enablement. The successful candidate will act as a subject-matter expert for data center technologies, working closely with engineering, R&D, sales, consultants, partners, and end users.
The role suits a technically strong professional with deep knowledge of data center cabling and infrastructure solutions, combined with commercial awareness and strong stakeholder engagement skills.
Key Responsibilities
1. Product Development & Technical Strategy
- Conduct ongoing market research and competitive analysis to identify emerging trends, technologies, and customer requirements within the data center market.
- Develop and maintain deep technical expertise across data center infrastructure solutions, including: Power and data cabling systems
- Connectivity and structured cabling solutions
- Supporting data center infrastructure technologies
- Work closely with R&D and engineering teams to support the development and positioning of new products and solutions tailored for data center applications.
- Monitor and interpret industry standards, codes, and regulations relevant to data center infrastructure and digital facilities.
2. Data Center Market & Business Strategy
- Develop and support a data center strategy aligned with overall business objectives and regional growth plans.
- Identify and pursue new market opportunities within hyperscale, colocation, enterprise, and mission-critical data center segments.
- Collaborate with the sales and business development teams to build and maintain strong relationships with: End users
- Represent the organization at industry events, technical forums, seminars, and conferences.
3. Sales Enablement & Technical Support
- Act as a technical authority supporting the sales team in closing data center opportunities.
- Deliver technical presentations, workshops, and training sessions to internal teams, partners, and customers.
- Prepare and review technical proposals, presentations, solution documents, and white papers.
- Conduct site visits, technical assessments, and solution reviews to support customer projects and ensure technical alignment.
4. Technical Leadership & Expertise
- Serve as the internal technical expert for data center infrastructure solutions and best practices.
- Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting support to customers and internal stakeholders.
Stay current on industry best practices and emerging technologies, including:
- AI-driven data centers
- Edge computing
- Energy efficiency and sustainability
- Future-ready digital infrastructure
Job Requirements
Education bachelor's degree in engineering or a related discipline MBA or postgraduate qualification will be an advantage
Experience
- Minimum 8 years of relevant experience within:
- Data center infrastructure
- Cabling and connectivity solutions
- Large system integrators, OEMs, or related technology environments
Strong exposure to structured cabling solutions, including:
- Data center cabling
- Building Management Systems (BMS)
- Access control systems
- Security and fire safety integration
- Proven experience engaging with consultants, distributors, partners, and end users
- Demonstrated capability in brand positioning, technical evangelism, training programs, and industry events
Technical & Professional Skills
- Strong understanding of structured cabling solutions and data center design principles
- Knowledge of vendor management and solution ecosystems
- Data center certification (e.g. CDCP) is an advantage
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)
- Strong command of spoken and written English
Personal Attributes
- Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
- Independent, proactive, and self-motivated
- Able to operate effectively in a fast-paced, regional business environment
- Confident engaging with senior technical and commercial stakeholders
