Principal Architect- Data Center Projects

Principal Architect- Data Center Projects Full-time State/Province: Mahārāshtra Business Group: DCS Legal Entity: AECOM India Private Limited Business Line: Building Engineering Work Location Model: Remote Operating Group: International Primary Location: IN - Mumbai, Times Square Company Description Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

We're looking for an experienced and visionary Lead Architect to join our organization in Mumbai, India, to drive the design and delivery of transformative data center projects. In this leadership role, you will be responsible for architecting scalable, secure, and efficient data center infrastructure solutions while leading cross-functional teams to execute complex projects from conception through deployment. The ideal candidate will combine strategic thinking with deep technical expertise, demonstrating decisiveness in solving complex infrastructure challenges and fostering innovation across the organization. Design and architect comprehensive data center infrastructure solutions, including network, storage, compute, and security components Develop and communicate technical strategy and roadmap for data center projects, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives Lead project planning, execution, and delivery, managing timelines, budgets, and resource allocation effectively Oversee cross-functional teams including engineers, vendors, and stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes Conduct detailed technical assessments and feasibility studies to evaluate data center requirements and optimization opportunities Ensure all data center designs comply with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices Mentor and guide technical teams, fostering a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence Analyze and optimize data center performance, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness through innovative solutions Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend adoption strategies for data center modernization Manage vendor relationships and evaluate third-party solutions for data center infrastructure components Qualifications 10+ years of professional experience in data center architecture, infrastructure design, or related technical roles Proven leadership experience managing and mentoring technical teams of varying sizes Deep expertise in data center design, deployment, and operations Strong knowledge of networking, storage, and compute systems architecture Demonstrated project management experience with large-scale infrastructure initiatives Solid understanding of cloud technologies, virtualization platforms, and hybrid environments Proficiency in analyzing complex technical requirements and developing scalable solutions Excellent organizational and strategic planning skills Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities Experience with industry standards and frameworks (ISO 27001, ANSI/TIA, Uptime Institute) Preferred: Relevant certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, or equivalent networking/infrastructure credentials Preferred: Knowledge of data center