VP Data Centres

We move fast, solve hard problems, and build things that matter. If you want ownership, real impact, and a front-row seat to one of the most consequential infrastructure shifts of the decade — this is the place.

THE ROLE: VP OF DATA CENTRE STRATEGY

Everything we sell depends on having the right power, in the right place, at the right time. Until now, decisions about where we build, who we partner with and how we secure capacity have been spread across the business. This new role brings them under one owner: someone who sets NexGen’s global data centre strategy and makes sure capacity is there before customers need it.

This is a senior individual contributor role, and it covers both strategy and execution. One day you’re taking a site recommendation to the executive team. The next you’re across the table from a colocation operator negotiating a multi-year contract. We plan to build a dedicated development function over time. Until then, you’ll do more of the hands-on delivery work yourself, and you’ll help decide when that team gets built.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

Rather than a checklist, here’s what success in this role actually looks like:
- Build and own NexGen’s global data centre strategy and the 12–36 month capacity roadmap, so capacity is never the reason we miss a customer commitment
- Decide which markets and regions we expand into, set the criteria for choosing sites, and build a pipeline of data centre opportunities against them
- Make the call on colocation vs. owned infrastructure, and own the investment case for each site
- Secure reliable, cost-effective power for GPU-dense workloads, in line with our 100% renewable commitment, and spot grid and capacity constraints before they hit customers
- Lead the big negotiations on colocation agreements, power contracts and strategic vendor deals, and hold partners to their SLAs
- Set NexGen’s position on data sovereignty and planning across jurisdictions, and deal with regulators and government directly when the stakes are high
- Bring cost per MW and cost per GPU rack down, and make sure capex goes where the commercial pipeline needs it

ABOUT YOU

We care more about how you think and work than a perfect CV. You’ll likely bring a combination of the following:

Essential:
- 10+ years in data centre infrastructure, with significant time in a senior strategy, development or commercial role
- A proven track record in site selection, colocation negotiation and data centre partner management at scale
- A deep understanding of power procurement and capacity planning, and of the commercial side of running GPU-dense AI infrastructure
- Experience negotiating complex, multi-year contracts with data centre operators and vendors
- An established network across the colocation ecosystem, plus experience at or with neoclouds, hyperscalers or GPU infrastructure platforms

Nice to Have:
- Power procurement for high-density compute specifically, rather than general enterprise space
- Grid connection, sovereign cloud or government engagement in more than one jurisdiction
- Existing relationships with renewable power providers or experience structuring PPAs
- Experience growing an infrastructure function from a standalone role into a team, including deciding when to bring in dedicated delivery capability

WHAT WE OFFER

- Competitive salary and annual discretionary bonus scheme
- Employee wellbeing benefits
- 25 days holiday, plus public holidays
- Private Medical Insurance
- Enhanced Pension Scheme
- Flexible working arrangements (remote or hybrid, depending on role and location)
- Real ownership and autonomy — the trust to take initiative and experiment
- Visible, meaningful impact as we scale
- Clear career progression in a high-growth company
- A collaborative, international culture built on trust, transparency, and ownership
- The chance to help shape NexGen Cloud’s team, culture, and future

WHY APPLY

We welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you enjoy solving complex infrastructure problems and want to build something meaningful at scale, we’d like to hear from you.

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