[Remote] VP/Head of Data Center Strategy

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Swoon 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. 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 Skills • 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 • 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 Overview • 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. It was founded in 2009, and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship • Swoon has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 2 in 2023, 1 in 2022, 1 in 2021, 1 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Apply tot his job