Vice President Quantum data center

About QpiAI

QpiAI is one of the fastest growing startups in quantum computing and enterprise AI, QpiAI is building Worlds most powerful Datacenters based on Quantum computing ( https://qpiai.tech/qsc ). First QpiAI is coming up QpiAI's 10 acre campus at Devanahalli , Bangalore and Subsequently it is planned to be replicated across India (Amaravati, Mumbai, Gujarat) and across Globe (Dubai and Singapore). With its ambitious and aggressive growth plans is building capacity in Quantum data centers, Quantum fabrication and testing facility and deep capabilities across Human Resource.

JD for VP of Quantum Data center

A VP of Quantum Data Center is a senior executive overseeing strategic planning, operations, budgeting and team leadership for data center facilities, ensuring maximum uptime, efficiency, security, and alignment with business goals, managing everything from critical MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) infrastructure to IT systems (servers, storage, network) and driving scalability, reliability, and innovation in a 24/7 environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership:

  Develop vision and roadmap for Quantum data center strategy, aligning with corporate goals, global expansion strategy and Hybrid Quantum classical workloads

• Operations & Maintenance:

  Manage daily operations, ensuring 24/7 availability, reliability, and adherence to SLAs for power, cooling (HVAC, UPS, Generators), and physical security.

• Infrastructure Management:

  Oversee server, storage (SAN), Quantum Computers (QC) network (cabling, infrastructure), cryogenic and virtualization platforms.
• Quantum Supremacy: Ensure infrastructure to enable Quantum Supremacy

• Team & Culture:

  Build, mentor, and lead large, global teams (operations, engineering, security, etc.), fostering a culture of safety, innovation, and continuous improvement.

• Financial Management:

  Develop and manage large operating and capital budgets, ensuring cost discipline and maximizing ROI.

• Capacity Planning & Scalability:

  Translate business needs into data center requirements (space, power, cooling) for future growth.

• Risk & Compliance:

  Lead disaster recovery, business continuity, security (SOC 2, NIST), and compliance efforts.

• Vendor & Partner Management:

  Oversee relationships with external suppliers and partners.

Essential Skills & Qualifications

• Experience:

  10-15+ years in data center/IT leadership, with significant experience in complex MEP systems, high-performance computing, or cloud infrastructure.

• Technical Acumen:

  Deep understanding of data center infrastructure (electrical, mechanical, network, storage, cryogenic , Quantum computing , virtualization) and relevant management tools.

• Leadership:

  Proven ability to lead large, cross-functional teams, manage change, and drive performance.

• Business Acumen:

  Strong financial management, strategic planning, and stakeholder communication skills.

• Global expansion:

  Should have great vision to replicate QSC globally

• Education:

  Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Engineering, CS) often required; advanced degrees (MBA, Masters) preferred.

Core Focus Areas

• Uptime & Reliability:

  Achieving and exceeding high availability targets (e.g., 99.999%+).

• Quantum -Classical hybrid Integration:

  Providing key KPIs for integration and scheduling hybrid workloads across 15 applications specific labs of QSC

• Efficiency:

  Optimizing energy usage (PUE) and operational costs through automation and process improvement.

• Scalability:

  Ensuring infrastructure can rapidly scale to meet hyperscale demands.