White Space System Lead

At Vertiv were on a mission to empower the people that will power the future. From a simple swipe to life-changing medicines from push notifications to generative AI. We design manufacture and service the products and solutions that keep the world connected. With $6.9 billion in sales a strong customer base and global reach spanning nearly 70 countries we are uniquely positioned to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.

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 Vertivs 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

Strategic Customer & Partner Engagement

Lead technical engagement and solution architecture with EMEAs 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

Bachelors or Masters 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

IfYOUare the person we are looking for feel free to apply and lets start drafting your future career in a healthy and growing environment!

The successful candidate will embrace Vertivs Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety. . Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• High-Performance Culture
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

OUR BEHAVIORS

• Own It
• Act With Urgency
• Foster a Customer-First Mindset
• Think Big and Execute
• Lead by Example
• Drive Continuous Improvement
• Learn and Seek Out Development
  

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