Sr. Director, Engineering Systems- Data Center Infra

** Job Description*
* This leader will build the engineering operating model that defines how OCI develops, validates,

and scales new infrastructure technologies from concept through global fleet deployment. The

organization will establish the systems and governance supporting generational design

development, technology roadmap integration, Basis of Design (BOD) management, new

product introduction (NPI), engineering change management, first-of-a-kind (FOAK) validation,

commissioning standardization, and continuous engineering improvement across OCI's global

data center portfolio.

A key responsibility of this organization will be translating OCI's evolving compute, networking,

and AI infrastructure roadmaps into scalable facility engineering solutions. Working closely with

Hardware and Architecture teams, the team will assess the impact of next-generation rack

platforms, power densities, cooling technologies, and emerging infrastructure requirements on

mechanical, electrical, plumbing, structural, and controls systems. The organization will ensure

new technologies are evaluated through structured engineering reviews, comprehensive

validation strategies, and phased deployment processes before fleet-wide adoption.

This leader will establish repeatable engineering systems that ensure infrastructure designs,

products, and engineering changes are technically sound, operationally validated, and scalable

across OCI's global footprint. The organization will develop standardized engineering processes

for technology introduction, engineering change control, design maturity, configuration

management, commissioning, and operational handoff while ensuring engineering decisions are

documented, traceable, and consistently implemented across regions.

The role will drive cross-functional alignment, balancing innovation with standardization to

accelerate deployment velocity while maintaining engineering rigor, operational readiness, and

lifecycle performance.

The ideal candidate combines deep expertise in engineering operations, critical infrastructure

development, and technical program and product leadership with a proven track record of

building organizations, establishing scalable engineering processes, and leading complex cross
- functional initiatives in hyperscale, cloud, semiconductor, or other mission-critical environments.

** Responsibilities*
* Generational Design Development

-Define the engineering lifecycle and governance model for successive generations of OCI

data center designs

-Establish stage gates, technical reviews, and engineering readiness criteria from concept

through production release.

- Integrate Architecture, Rack Engineering, Design Engineering, and Product Engineering

roadmaps into future platform development.

-Ingest rack technology roadmaps to assess impacts on mechanical, electrical, plumbing,

structural, and controls infrastructure.

-Ensure engineering decisions are documented, reviewed, and governed through

standardized development processes while enabling rapid technology adoption.

Engineering Change Management

-Establish enterprise engineering change processes and governance for infrastructure

designs, engineering standards, and Basis of Design documentation.

-Develop Engineering Change Order (ECO) and Design Change Request (DCR) processes

with clearly defined ownership, approval paths, and implementation requirements.

-Evaluate technical, operational, manufacturing, supply chain, schedule, and cost impacts

before changes are implemented.

-Ensure engineering changes are scalable across OCI's global fleet and not optimized

solely for individual projects.

-Govern implementation of design changes to maintain consistency while accommodating

justified regional requirements.

New Product Introduction & Technology Integration

-Develop OCI's engineering systems and governance for introducing new infrastructure

technologies into production.

-Define engineering deliverables, qualification requirements, pilot deployments, validation

activities, and production readiness criteria.

-Establish structured FOAK evaluation processes and technology readiness assessments

before fleet-wide deployment.

-Partner with Design Engineering, OEMs, Product Engineering, and Supply Chain to

influence product selection and ensure alignment with OCI's long-term infrastructure

strategy.

-Develop governance for technology transitions, ensuring new products are integrated into

standardized design platforms with minimal operational risk.

Engineering Validation & Commissioning

-Develop engineering validation strategies and governance for new infrastructure

platforms, products, and system architectures.

-Establish standardized test strategies including laboratory validation, factory acceptance

testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), integrated systems testing, FOAK

validation, and operational qualification.

-Define engineering acceptance criteria and commissioning requirements that ensure

infrastructure is validated before operational handoff.

-Standardize commissioning methodologies,…