Manager​/Associate Director – Data Center Advisory; Capital Projects & Infrastructure

Position: Manager / Associate Director – Data Center Advisory (Capital Projects & Infrastructure)
PwC India – Data Center Advisory
PwC India is seeking experienced professionals to join its  Capital Projects & Infrastructure Advisory practice , with a focus on the rapidly growing  Data Center sector .

This role offers an opportunity to lead high-impact advisory engagements across the  data center lifecycle , working with leading clients including hyperscalers, colocation providers, developers, and enterprises across India and global markets.

Location:

PAN India (with global exposure)

Experience:

8+ years

Role Overview
You will be responsible for leading complex advisory assignments, from strategy and feasibility through engineering design, execution oversight, and operational optimization. The role demands a strong blend of  technical expertise, project leadership, and client engagement capabilities .

Key Responsibilities

1. Client Engagement & Project Delivery
Lead and manage end-to-end data center advisory engagements, including:
Market entry strategy and location assessment
Feasibility studies and business case development
Technical advisory across design, engineering, and technology selection
Project planning, monitoring, and execution support
Ensure high-quality delivery of client outputs including reports, financial models, and presentations
Drive project governance, risk identification, and mitigation planning

2. Technical Advisory – Data Center Domain
Demonstrate expertise across one or more areas:
Power infrastructure (grid connectivity, UPS, backup systems, renewable integration)
Cooling solutions (liquid cooling, HVAC optimization, energy efficiency)
Data center design and engineering (Tier standards, modularity, scalability)
IT and storage infrastructure fundamentals
Construction and project execution for large-scale data centers

3. Stakeholder & Client Management
Act as the primary interface with senior client stakeholders (CXOs, developers, operators, EPC firms)
Support leadership in managing client relationships and expanding engagements
Lead workshops, steering committees, and executive presentations

4. Business Development
Contribute to proposals, RFP responses, and solution development
Identify and drive new business opportunities within the data center ecosystem
Support go-to-market strategies for the sector

5. Thought Leadership & Practice Development
Develop industry insights, points of view, and whitepapers on data center trends
Build knowledge assets, frameworks, and reusable tools
Mentor and guide junior team members

Experience Requirements
8+ years of experience in:
Consulting (data center advisory / infrastructure consulting), or
Data center developers, operators, or EPC firms
Strong track record in leading or managing data center projects in India and/or global markets

Mandatory Skillsets
Deep understanding of the data center value chain and ecosystem
Strong project and stakeholder management capabilities
Expertise in financial modelling, feasibility analysis, and business case development
Ability to work across both technical and commercial domains

Preferred Experience
Exposure to hyperscalers, colocation providers, or telecom infrastructure
Experience in sustainability and green/ESG-driven data center design

Certifications (Good to Have):
PMP / Prince2
Data center certifications (e.g., Uptime Institute, CDCDP)

Education
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical / Mechanical / Civil / IT preferred)
MBA (preferred for Associate Director level)

PwC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or any other protected characteristic.