Manager / Associate Director Data Center Advisory (Capital Projects & Infrastructure)

Job Description

PwC India – Data Center Advisory

PwC India is seeking experienced professionals to join its Capital Projects & Infrastructure Advisory practice, with a focus on the rapidly growing Data Center sector.

This role offers an opportunity to lead high-impact advisory engagements across the data center lifecycle, working with leading clients including hyperscalers, colocation providers, developers, and enterprises across India and global markets.

Experience: 8+ years

Role Overview

You will be responsible for leading complex advisory assignments, from strategy and feasibility through engineering design, execution oversight, and operational optimization. The role demands a strong blend of technical expertise, project leadership, and client engagement capabilities.

1. Client Engagement & Project Delivery

• Lead and manage end-to-end data center advisory engagements, including:
• Market entry strategy and location assessment
• Feasibility studies and business case development
• Technical advisory across design, engineering, and technology selection
• Project planning, monitoring, and execution support
• Ensure high-quality delivery of client outputs including reports, financial models, and presentations
• Drive project governance, risk identification, and mitigation planning

1. Technical Advisory – Data Center Domain

Demonstrate expertise across one or more areas:

• Power infrastructure (grid connectivity, UPS, backup systems, renewable integration)
• Cooling solutions (liquid cooling, HVAC optimization, energy efficiency)
• Data center design and engineering (Tier standards, modularity, scalability)
• IT and storage infrastructure fundamentals
• Construction and project execution for large-scale data centers

1. Stakeholder & Client Management

• Act as the primary interface with senior client stakeholders (CXOs, developers, operators, EPC firms)
• Support leadership in managing client relationships and expanding engagements
• Lead workshops, steering committees, and executive presentations

1. Business Development

• Contribute to proposals, RFP responses, and solution development
• Identify and drive new business opportunities within the data center ecosystem
• Support go-to-market strategies for the sector

1. Thought Leadership & Practice Development

• Develop industry insights, points of view, and whitepapers on data center trends
• Build knowledge assets, frameworks, and reusable tools
• Mentor and guide junior team members

• 8+ years of experience in:
• Consulting (data center advisory / infrastructure consulting), or
• Data center developers, operators, or EPC firms
• Strong track record in leading or managing data center projects in India and/or global markets

• Deep understanding of the data center value chain and ecosystem
• Strong project and stakeholder management capabilities
• Expertise in financial modelling, feasibility analysis, and business case development
• Ability to work across both technical and commercial domains

• Exposure to hyperscalers, colocation providers, or telecom infrastructure
• Experience in sustainability and green/ESG-driven data center design

Certifications (Good to Have):

• PMP / Prince2
• Data center certifications (e.g., Uptime Institute, CDCDP)

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical / Mechanical / Civil / IT preferred)
• MBA (preferred for Associate Director level)

PwC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or any other protected characteristic.