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Chief Technology Officer

WNTD Europe (Remote)
Full Time

About the Role

Job Title: Contract CTO – AI Data Center Deployment

Location: European Union
Compensation: Competitive daily rate + travel expenses
Reporting to: CEO / Board


Overview

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Contract Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to lead the rapid development and deployment of AI-ready data centers across the globe. This role is critical in ensuring technical leadership, vendor coordination, and strategic execution of hyperscale AI infrastructure projects.

This is a contract-based leadership role ideal for a hands-on, execution-driven CTO who thrives in fast-paced environments and has deep experience in data center construction, AI infrastructure (GPU pods), and working with Dell and NVIDIA technologies.

Key Responsibilities

  • End-to-End Technical Oversight
  • Lead the architecture, buildout, and commissioning of multiple data centers optimized for AI workloads.
  • AI Pod Infrastructure Delivery
  • Drive the deployment of AI GPU pods; ensure readiness for NVIDIA-led commissioning; manage Dell integration for hardware infrastructure.
  • Vendor and Partner Coordination
  • Act as the primary technical liaison with Dell (build partner) and NVIDIA (commissioning partner) to ensure timely, cost-effective deployment.
  • Site Leadership & Rollout Execution
  • Oversee simultaneous site deployments across globe; manage on-the-ground technical teams and contractors.
  • Rapid Scale-Up Strategy
  • Develop and implement a roadmap to launch a number of new sites, balancing speed, scalability, and resilience.
  • Compliance and Standards
  • Ensure all deployments meet local regulatory requirements, sustainability standards, and operational best practices.
  • Technical Budget Management
  • Own technical budgeting and capital expenditure tracking, optimizing vendor procurement and infrastructure costs.


Key Requirements
  • Proven experience as a CTO or Senior Technical Lead in data center deployment and hyperscale AI infrastructure.
  • Direct experience with Dell technologies for data center build-outs and familiarity with NVIDIA GPU server platforms and commissioning protocols.
  • Strong track record in multi-site international deployments, ideally in EMEA regions.
  • Deep understanding of AI/ML workloads, power and cooling design for high-density compute environments, and Tier III+ data center standards.
  • Comfortable operating in a contract-based role with a focus on delivery and execution under tight timelines.
  • Willingness and ability to travel internationally.


Nice to Have
  • Previous work on AI pod architecture (e.g., DGX clusters, NVLink configurations, etc.)

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