Director of Platform Solutions

Job Description: The Director of Platform Solutions and Emerging Tech Strategy defines and advances next‑generation colocation solutions aligned to emerging customer needs—such as GPU‑dense workloads, AI/HPC deployments, liquid cooling, hybrid cloud, and data protection services. This role converts market trends and customer use cases into deployable solution architectures, sales enablement materials, and forward‑looking data center design requirements. It acts as a strategic bridge across Product Management, Engineering, Design & Construction, and Sales to ensure Flexential’s data centers and solutions support the workloads of the future. As both a player and a coach, you will shape the experience of building on the FlexAnywhere platform and simplify adoption of services. You will serve as the cross‑functional champion for platform use‑case development—aligning product, sales, solution engineering, and marketing to create use cases that demonstrate the value of building on Flexential’s digital infrastructure and ecosystem. Key Responsibilities: Emerging Technology & Market Leadership Monitor and assess emerging trends in colocation, including GPUs, AI/ML workloads, liquid cooling (direct-to-chip, immersion), high-density power, and interconnection-driven architectures. Engage with customers, hyperscalers, OEMs, and technology partners to understand evolving workload requirements. Serve as a subject matter expert on next-generation infrastructure deployments. Solution Definition & Architecture Define end-to-end solution frameworks and designs (Platform Centric Designs) combining: Colocation (air- and liquid-cooled) Interconnection Marketplace Destination Cloud / Data Protection Services Develop repeatable solution blueprints, reference architectures, and use-case narratives tailored to specific customer segments. Ensure solutions are scalable, commercially viable, and operationally feasible. Product & Data Center Strategy Input Translate solution requirements into clear inputs for: Data center design standards Engineering specifications Construction and capacity planning Partner with the Colocation Product Manager to inform future facility capabilities without overlapping current-site product ownership. Influence long-term platform and capital planning decisions. Go-to-Market & Sales Enablement Equip Account Executives and Solution Engineers with: Value-driven messaging Use-case-based selling tools Technical solution narratives tied to customer outcomes Support strategic customer engagements where emerging technology expertise is required. Collaborate with Marketing on thought leadership and solution positioning. Cross-Functional Leadership Act as a connective layer across Product, Engineering, Sales, Alliances, and Operations. Align with the Director of Interconnection and Manager of Alliances & Ecosystem to incorporate ecosystem partners and destinations into solution designs. Work with Product Operations to standardize best practices and documentation for solution development. Qualifications: 10+ years of experience in data centers, colocation, cloud infrastructure, or related technology fields. Strong understanding of: GPU and AI/HPC workloads Data center cooling and power architectures Interconnection and hybrid cloud models Proven experience translating technical concepts into customer-facing solutions. Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority. Comfortable engaging with senior customers, partners, and internal executives. Base Pay Range: Annualized salary range offered for this position is estimated to be $180,000 - $240,000. However, the actual pay range depends on each candidate’s experience, location, and qualifications. Variable Pay: Discretionary annual bonus, based on personal and company performance. #LI-Hybrid Not meeting every single requirement? No problem! We are looking for candidates who possess unique skills that set them apart from the rest. If you're enthusiastic about this role and believe you have the skills and abilities that would make you successful, don't hesitate to apply today! Benefits of working at Flexential: • Medical, Telehealth, Dental and Vision • 401(k) • Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) • Life and AD&D • Short Term and Long-Term disability • Flex Paid Time Off (PTO) • Leave of Absence • Employee Assistance Program • Wellness Program • Rewards and Recognition Program Benefits are subject to change at the Company's discretion. Flexential participates in the E-Verify program. Please click here for more information. EEOC Statement: Flexential is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Flexential offers flexible and essential services that help organizations optimize their journey of IT transformation while simultaneously balancing cost, scalability, compliance and security. The company, co-headquartered in Charlotte and Denver, is committed to building trusted relationships and delivering tailored solutions that suit the individual needs of its customers. Flexential is deeply invested in the success of its customers, who trust it to deliver core data center solutions of colocation and connectivity, as well as, cloud, managed solutions and professional services. Flexential’s robust suite of assets spans 21 markets and comprises 38 highly redundant and connectivity-rich data centers. For more information on Flexential, please visit www.flexential.com. Flexential is a registered trademark of the Flexential Corp. Follow Flexential on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and YouTube.