Data Center Program Director

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Reports To:

Vice President – Data Center Solutions

Location:

Remote / Flexible

We are seeking a tactical and results‑driven Data Center Program Director to lead the development and execution of our strategic initiatives aligned with our F30 Data Center Strategy. This role will serve as a program leader, driving cross‑functional collaboration and delivering key operational programs that enable scalable growth and differentiated customer experience.

• Lead the tactical development and implementation of strategic initiatives that support the Data Center strategy, ensuring alignment with long‑term strategic goals.
• Design and deploy an organizational and operational structure for the Data Center business, including the Center of Excellence (CoE), Innovation Lab and Customer Experience Centers.
• Provide operational leadership for the integration of acquired data‑centric businesses, ensuring continuity and alignment with core objectives.
• Facilitate dotted‑line integration across DAA teams (AAP, DDC, Chilldyne, etc.), breaking down business silos and promoting a unified, customer‑centric experience.
• Drive improvements in shared functions (e.g., Legal, Customer Care) to enhance speed‑to‑market and deliver a differentiated customer experience.

This leader will be the tactical engine behind our strategic transformation. By driving cross‑functional alignment and delivering key initiatives, the Program Director will help position the Data Center business for sustainable growth, operational agility, and market leadership.

• Proven experience in program management, operations leadership, or strategic initiative execution.
• Strong cross‑functional collaboration skills with the ability to influence without direct authority.
• Experience in data center, technology, or infrastructure‑related industries preferred.
• Highly collaborative;
  Highly communicative;
  Excellent Planner.

The typical annual base salary for this position ranges from $113,800-$188,300, plus a 25% BIP target. The range displayed represents the pay range for all positions in the job grade which this position falls. Individual base pay will depend on a wide range of factors including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

If you’re looking for an engaging career with growth opportunities in a supportive environment, you’ll love a career at Daikin Applied!