ph3Job Description /h3pbWhite Space System Lead /b /ppWe are seeking a bWhite Space System Lead /b, preferably based in bLondon, United Kingdom, or Bologna, Italy /b, 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. /ppThis 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. /ph3What kind of work will you be doing? /h3ulliLead technical engagement and solution architecture with EMEA's strategic IT vendors, NEO Cloud providers, and Hyperscaler customers /liliWhiteboard and architect whitespace solutions with key customers, translating IT stack requirements into OT infrastructure designs /liliCo-develop integrated reference architectures with major IT players /liliBuild strategic relationships to expand early-stage design influence /liliRepresent Vertiv as technical expert at strategic EMEA industry events (e.g., OCP Summit) as speaker and panelist /li /ulh3Cross-Functional Leadership /h3ulliCollaborate with regional Application Engineers for detailed equipment selection /liliTrain and support regional IT Solutions Architects and AEs in system-level whitespace design /liliCollaborate on RFCs/RFOs and initiatives with Global IT Systems BU /liliRepresent EMEA insights in governance forums,



ensuring customer feedback drives product development /liliDefine solution gaps and work with offering teams to launch new solutions /li /ulh3Market Intelligence /h3ulliMonitor competitor offerings and emerging technologies /liliDrive innovation in high-density racks, cooling architectures, edge computing infrastructure /liliChampion industry standards (EN50600, Uptime Institute Tier, CDCDP) /liliDrive market share growth in AI/HPC segment /li /ulh3What will make you successful? /h3pbEducation Experience /b /pulliBachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Computer Systems Engineering /lili10-15 years in Whitespace data center infrastructure design /liliProven track record architecting whitespace solutions for 10MW+ deployments /liliAI/HPC infrastructure experience highly preferred /li /ulpbTechnical Expertise /b /pulliIT infrastructure understanding: server architectures, GPU clusters, networking, storage, workload requirements /liliOT architecture expertise: /liliRacks and cabinets: selection, configuration, accessories, high-density requirements /liliContainment systems: hot/cold aisle, air management, raised floors /liliCooling technologies: air-based and liquid cooling solutions /liliPower distribution: rPDU, DC shelves, busbar, branch circuits /liliMonitoring and controls: DCIM (Nlyte, Sunbird, Vertiv), BMS integration, automation /liliIntegration protocols: BACnet, Modbus, OPC UA,



SNMP /liliDesign tools: CAD (AutoCAD, Revit), BIM, CFD interpretation (6SigmaDCX, Future Facilities), Digital Twin platforms /liliStandards: EN50600, Uptime Institute Tier, CDCDP, ASHRAE, ISO 50001 /li /ulh3Business Communication Skills /h3ulliExceptional communication with ability to whiteboard solutions and engage all levels from engineers to C-suite /liliProven ability to influence design decisions through technical authority /liliCommercial acumen with TCO/ROI analysis and competitive positioning /liliExperience in matrix organizations with global teams /liliFluent English required; additional European language is a plus /liliStrategic thinker translating IT requirements into OT solutions /liliSelf-motivated thought leader with executive presence /liliCollaborative team player across vendor ecosystems /liliInnovative problem-solver for complex infrastructure challenges /liliWillingness to travel approximately 30-50% across EMEA to customer sites, vendor facilities, industry events, and Vertiv offices /li /ulpAbout The Team /ppWork Authorization /ppEqual Opportunity Employer /ppWe promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. /pp /br /ppEEO statement preserved above in its entirety. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 White Space System Lead (Bologna)
🏢 Vertiv
📍 Bologna