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Head of R&D (Data Center Product Management)

Kuala Lumpur Permanent View Job Description
This role focuses on driving product strategy and market insight for data center infrastructure solutions across the APAC region. The consultant will lead product planning, align with key customer needs, and ensure competitive, high-impact solutions across power, cooling, and modular systems.
  • Lead data center innovations across APAC region
  • Shape next-gen infrastructure solutions with top clients

About Our Client

Our client is a global leader in data center infrastructure and energy solutions, with a strong presence in international markets including APAC, the Middle East and Africa. They specialize in delivering innovative, scalable, and high-efficiency solutions for mission-critical environments, working closely with top-tier clients and industry partners.

Job Description

  • Conduct in-depth market insights, including regional policies, industry trends, regulatory frameworks, and opportunity analysis.
  • Develop product strategies aligned with key customer needs and pain points, ensuring competitive solutions across the region.
  • Lead product and solution planning across core domains, including power systems, cooling/mechanical systems, modular data centers, and DCIM.
  • Own and manage key product requirements to ensure successful business outcomes and closure.
  • Engage in high-level strategic discussions with key regional customers and benchmarking partners.
  • Support frontline sales and marketing teams in driving strategic opportunities and project breakthroughs.

The Successful Applicant

  • Senior expert in data center infrastructure, particularly in power, cooling, or modular solutions.
  • Strong expertise in market insight, including market, customer, competitor, and technology analysis.
  • Minimum 15 years of experience in data center facility or related domains.
  • Proven ability to work across cross-functional and cross-domain environments.
  • Willingness to travel frequently within the APAC region.
  • Bachelor's degree or above in Engineering or related field.

What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to lead high-impact regional product strategy initiatives
  • Exposure to top-tier global clients and complex infrastructure projects
  • Dynamic, innovation-driven environment with strong growth potential
  • Competitive compensation and senior-level career progression
Contact
Jane Chu
Quote job ref
JN-062026-7037853
Phone number
+60323024077

Job summary

Function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Specialisation
Engineering Design, R&D and NPI
What is your area of specialisation?
Technology & Telecoms
Location
Kuala Lumpur
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Jane Chu
Consultant contact
+60323024077
Job Reference
JN-062026-7037853

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