White Space System Lead

We are seeking a White Space System Lead , preferably based in London, United Kingdom, or Bologna, Italy , with flexibility to consider exceptional candidates across the broader EMEA region. As EMEA Whitespace System Lead, you will architect comprehensive data center infrastructure solutions, starting from IT stack requirements and designing the complete OT (Operational Technology) environment around them. Working with strategic IT vendors (Dell, Lenovo, Supermicro, WWT), NEO Cloud providers, and Hyperscalers, you will influence whitespace design for next-generation AI/HPC deployments across EMEA.

This strategic technical leadership role serves as Vertiv's technical authority for whitespace solutions, whiteboarding innovative designs with customers, shaping industry standards, and driving market share growth in the AI/HPC segment.

What kind of work will you be doing? Lead technical engagement and solution architecture with EMEA's strategic IT vendors, NEO Cloud providers, and Hyperscaler customers

Whiteboard and architect whitespace solutions with key customers, translating IT stack requirements into OT infrastructure designs

Co-develop integrated reference architectures with major IT players

Build strategic relationships to expand early-stage design influence

Represent Vertiv as technical expert at strategic EMEA industry events (e.g., OCP Summit) as speaker and panelist

Cross-Functional Leadership Collaborate with regional Application Engineers for detailed equipment selection

Train and support regional IT Solutions Architects and AEs in system-level whitespace design

Collaborate on RFCs/RFOs and initiatives with Global IT Systems BU

Represent EMEA insights in governance forums,

ensuring customer feedback drives product development

Define solution gaps and work with offering teams to launch new solutions

Market Intelligence Monitor competitor offerings and emerging technologies

Drive innovation in high-density racks, cooling architectures, edge computing infrastructure

Champion industry standards (EN50600, Uptime Institute Tier, CDCDP)

Drive market share growth in AI/HPC segment

What will make you successful? Education & Experience

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Computer Systems Engineering

10-15 years in Whitespace data center infrastructure design

Proven track record architecting whitespace solutions for 10MW+ deployments

AI/HPC infrastructure experience highly preferred

Technical Expertise

IT infrastructure understanding: server architectures, GPU clusters, networking, storage, workload requirements

OT architecture expertise

Racks and cabinets: selection, configuration, accessories, high-density requirements

Containment systems: hot/cold aisle, air management, raised floors

Cooling technologies: air-based and liquid cooling solutions

Power distribution: rPDU, DC shelves, busbar, branch circuits

Monitoring and controls: DCIM (Nlyte, Sunbird, Vertiv), BMS integration, automation

Integration protocols:

BACnet, Modbus, OPC UA, SNMP

Design tools: CAD (AutoCAD, Revit), BIM, CFD interpretation (6SigmaDCX, Future Facilities), Digital Twin platforms

Standards: EN50600, Uptime Institute Tier, CDCDP, ASHRAE, ISO 50001

Business & Communication Skills Exceptional communication with ability to whiteboard solutions and engage all levels from engineers to C-suite

Proven ability to influence design decisions through technical authority

Commercial acumen with TCO/ROI analysis and competitive positioning

Experience in matrix organizations with global teams

Fluent English required; additional European language is a plus

Strategic thinker translating IT requirements into OT solutions

Self-motivated thought leader with executive presence

Collaborative team player across vendor ecosystems

Innovative problem-solver for complex infrastructure challenges

Willingness to travel approximately 30-50% across EMEA to customer sites, vendor facilities, industry events, and Vertiv offices

About The Team

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