Swoon · 3 weeks ago
VP/Head of Data Center Strategy
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
10+ years expSwoon is seeking a visionary VP / Head of Data Center Strategy to launch, grow, and scale a data center business line within a national network infrastructure and services organization. This executive role is responsible for defining strategy, building go-to-market execution, forming strategic partnerships, and driving operational excellence across hyperscale, colocation, and edge data center environments.
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Hiring Manager
Matt Peffer
Responsibilities
Define and execute the long-term hyperscale and data center strategy aligned with strengths in fiber networks, routing, optical transport, engineering, and field services
Develop business cases for new offerings, including:
Data center deployment and integration services
Structured cabling and optical connectivity inside facilities
Data center technician staffing and workforce solutions
Edge and near-cloud infrastructure build-outs
Evaluate and lead expansion opportunities through M&A, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships
Identify, pursue, and secure hyperscale opportunities with cloud providers, large data center operators, and enterprise customers
Expand wallet share within existing Tier 1 accounts through cross-selling new data center capabilities
Own commercial strategy, pricing models, and annual revenue growth targets for the data center business
Partner with engineering and delivery teams to define service capabilities, standards, and best practices within data center environments
Build scalable national operating plans, including workforce forecasting, tooling, safety, and compliance
Integrate data center offerings into enterprise systems, processes, and performance reporting
Expand installer and technician training programs to include certified Data Center Technician career pathways
Develop curriculum, cross-training initiatives, and partnerships with certification bodies (e.g., BICSI, Uptime Institute)
Build a sustainable talent pipeline to support hyperscale growth
Serve as the organization’s executive thought leader in data centers, representing the company at industry conferences, client meetings, and strategic forums
Track and assess emerging trends in hyperscale environments, including optical networking advances, automation, and sustainability initiatives
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience in the data center ecosystem with senior leadership and P&L responsibility
Proven success winning and scaling hyperscale business with cloud providers, large data center operators, or colocation platforms
Deep knowledge of inside-plant and outside-plant connectivity, including fiber, optical networking, structured cabling, pathway design, and installation standards
Experience leading national delivery teams and managing third-party contractors
Demonstrated ability to build service offerings, engineering capabilities, or workforce programs from inception
Executive-level relationship management skills with hyperscalers and data center operators
Preferred
Background in telecom infrastructure, transport networking, or large-scale deployment programs
Experience leading go-to-market integration during new market entry or business expansion
Familiarity with data center facility operations, including power, cooling, and resiliency planning
Company
Swoon
In 2010, Swoon launched an agile, client-focused team that is not only savvy in our core industries but elbow-deep, every day, getting to know the strongest talent in the technology and professional fields.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Andy Baker
Co-Founder and Leadership Advisor
Alyssa Holtz
Client Partner
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