Global executive search firm Christian & Timbers claims to be at the vanguard of identifying and shaping the leadership positions that are important for the future of technology. The company is now concentrating its efforts specifically on the rapidly developing fields of artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI data centers.
As a consequence of the significant worldwide build up of artificial intelligence data centers, corporations such as JP Morgan and hyperscalers such as Microsoft, Google, and Amazon Web Services are expected to raise their need for data center leadership by 27% by the year 2024, according to a recent research conducted by Christian & Timbers.
“The advent of generative AI is pushing the boundaries of available talent within the data center market,” said Christian & Timbers CEO Jeff Christian. “Data center companies are increasingly searching outside of their competitors for talent, looking to telecommunication services and other infrastructure sectors. In order to properly meet the changing demands of the data center industry, Christian & Timbers is unwavering in its commitment to discovering and recruiting a varied variety of talent.”
10 Data Center Top Leadership Positions
In light of these trends, the Christian & Timbers Study identified ten top leadership positions in the data center that are now experiencing the most demand:
- Chief Energy Officer for AI Data Centers - This role focuses on managing and optimizing energy consumption, driving sustainability initiatives, investigating renewable energy sources, and implementing energy-efficient technologies to mitigate the environmental impact of AI operations. This is because generative AI workloads have significant energy requirements.
- Head of Data Center Security – According to Christian & Timbers, this role is committed to supervising physical and cyber security measures, putting comprehensive security policies into action, and promptly reacting to security threats because it recognizes the critical relevance of security in data centers for protecting data integrity and privacy.
- Head of Data Center Operations - This crucial position includes managing staff, guaranteeing peak infrastructure performance, and putting plans in place for smooth operations—all while keeping an eye on the whole running of a data center.
- Senior Vice President, Global Technical Sales - Ensures that the strategy and execution of technical data center sales are aligned with global goals and that customers are satisfied is the responsibility of this position.
- Data Center Network Architect - The need for advanced network infrastructure rises with the size of data centers, stated Christian & Timbers. To handle large data volumes, this position entails developing and putting into place reliable network designs that are efficient, safe, and scalable.
- Data Center Facilities Manager - This position is crucial for overseeing the physical environment of data centers, including the cooling and power systems, in order to maintain high operational efficiency and dependability. It also leads facility improvements or expansions.
- VP, Technical Operations - Manages the technical operations, including the administration of the infrastructure, to guarantee the consistency and effectiveness of the operations across all of the sites.
- Data Center Sustainability Officer - As environmental concerns grow, data centers are putting more and more emphasis on sustainability, according to Christian & Timbers. This position is committed to putting green ideas into action, cutting energy use, and making sure operations are eco-friendly.
- Sr. Director, Technology Innovation - Leads the development and implementation of innovative technology solutions, driving the data center’s competitive advantage.
- Head of IT Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity – According to Christian & Timbers, this role is critical for developing strategies and plans to ensure swift recovery from disruptions, maintaining business continuity, and minimizing downtime within data centers.
