Data Center Planning Manager

About the role

Rönesans Holding, founded in 1993 and active in construction, real estate, energy, industry and healthcare across Türkiye, Europe, Central Asia and Africa, is recruiting a Data Center Planning Manager for its Istanbul head office. The role covers investment planning, design coordination and oversight of data centre projects from an investor's perspective.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate data centre investment planning and development, including feasibility assessments, site evaluation, infrastructure capacity planning and expansion strategies
• Develop investment concepts aligned with market trends, customer needs, emerging technologies and long-term growth
• Take part in multidisciplinary design reviews and evaluate engineering solutions against investment objectives and technical standards
• Oversee design, procurement, construction, testing, commissioning and operational readiness from an investor's view
• Evaluate infrastructure alternatives on CAPEX, OPEX, reliability, scalability, energy efficiency and sustainability
• Manage project schedules, budgets, milestones and technical risks, and coordinate with stakeholders
• Engage with potential customers and industry stakeholders on technical and capacity requirements
• Support operational processes, SLA compliance and continuous improvement
• Prepare investment assessments, progress reports, risk evaluations and recommendations for management

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electrical and Electronics, Mechanical or Electronics and Communication Engineering
• Minimum 7 years of professional experience, preferably 10+, including at least 3 years in data centre design, development, construction or operations
• Experience in data centre infrastructure planning, design coordination, project development or construction management
• Good understanding of data centre business models, industry standards and emerging technologies such as colocation, hyperscale and AI-ready infrastructure
• Ability to assess infrastructure solutions from technical, financial, operational and investment perspectives
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, stakeholder management and communication skills
• Proficiency in English and willingness to travel as required

Required skills

• Multidisciplinary technical knowledge of data centre infrastructure: electrical, mechanical, monitoring and control, and network connectivity systems
• Active contribution to detailed engineering and design discussions

What we offer

• Performance-based bonus programs
• Comprehensive benefits package and employee support programs
• Private health insurance
• Learning and development programs