Director, Enterprise Hosting & Data Center Services

Director, Enterprise Hosting & Data Centre Services

“Important Company Update – Please Read Before Applying. On January 22, 2025, Aptiv announced its decision to separate its EDS division to form two separate independent companies:https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/aptiv-announces-intention-to-separate-its-electrical-distribution-systems-business/

This role is within the EDS segment, and you will be joining that segment as it becomes its own entity, with a rich heritage and proven track record as a global leader in low and high voltage power and signal distribution systems. Our solutions are central to enabling the next generation of electrified, automated, and connected vehicles, and we are committed to innovation, sustainability, and engineering excellence.

We are looking for talented individuals who are excited by the opportunity to help shape the future of EDS and delivering industry-leading solutions to the world’s top automotive manufacturers.”

Why join Aptiv? You'll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge applications, develop breakthrough technologies, and deliver innovative solutions to some of the world’s leading automotive brands. See your work come to life on the road—helping make mobility safer, greener, and more connected. Ready to shape the future of mobility with us?

Job Summary:

The Director of Enterprise Hosting & Data Centre Services is a senior leadership role responsible for the strategy, operations, and management of the company’s global IT infrastructure. This individual will oversee a complex, hybrid environment comprising multiple physical central data centres and approximately 160 regional sites, technical centres and manufacturing facilities and a growing presence in cloud infrastructure (IaaS, PaaS). The role requires a blend of deep technical expertise, strong business acumen, and exceptional leadership to ensure the scalability, reliability, and security of all enterprise-wide hosting and data centre services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute a multi-year strategy for enterprise hosting, including data centre consolidation, cloud migration, and the adoption of modern infrastructure technologies (e.g., hyper-converged infrastructure, software-defined networking).
• Global Operations Management: Oversee the day-to-day operations of all data centres and regional IT sites. This includes managing 24/7 mission-critical environments, ensuring high availability, and maintaining operational excellence across a geographically dispersed footprint (NA, EMEA, and APAC).
• Budget and Financial Management: Own and manage the multi-million-euro budget for hosting and data centre services, including capital expenditures (CapEx) for new hardware and operational expenditures (OpEx) for licensing, maintenance, power, and cooling. Conduct regular financial reviews to identify cost optimization opportunities.
• Vendor and Contract Management: Lead the negotiation and management of key vendor relationships and contracts, including those with major providers like Broadcom/VMware, IBM, and other hosting, hardware, and colocation partners. Ensure Service Level Agreements (SLAs) are met and service quality is consistently high.
• Team Leadership and Development: Lead, mentor, and build a high-performing global team of data centre managers, engineers, and technicians. Foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and technical excellence.
• Risk and Compliance: Establish and enforce global standards, policies, and pro