About the Company

 

Armada is seeking a Lead to drive execution of the Large Form Factor Modular Data Center (MDC) product line within our Form Factors business. Reporting to the GM of Form Factors, this role will be responsible for the Large Form Factor MDC product line, this role will support execution across product design and engineering, manufacturing and supply chain execution, and day-to-day business operations.

This is a hands-on, high-expectation role operating in a fast-growing, mission-critical environment. The successful candidate will combine technical depth, operational rigor, and commercial acumen to scale production, improve margins, and deliver high-quality modular data center solutions to demanding customers.

This role will operate as a hands-on execution owner for the product line, supporting the Director on strategy, investment, and growth decisions, and helping drive the cross-functional teams that deliver results.

 

 

What Youll Do (Key Responsibilities)

Product Line Execution
• Lead day-to-day execution of the Large Form Factor MDC product line, with accountability for delivery
• Execute against the segment strategy set with the GM of Form Factors, ensuring alignment with Armadas broader platform and growth objectives.
• Establish operating rhythms, KPIs, and accountability mechanisms to drive predictable execution.
• Provide input to the GM on pricing, investment prioritization, capacity planning, and scaling strategy.

Product Design & Engineering Leadership
• Lead end-to-end product development, including system architecture, mechanical/electrical design, thermal systems, integration, and certification.
• Ensure designs are manufacturable, scalable, cost-optimized, and compliant with global standards (UL, IEC, NEC, ISO, etc.).
• Drive standardization and modularity while maintaining flexibility to meet customer-specific requirements.
• Balance innovation velocity with reliability, quality, and time-to-market.

Manufacturing & Operations
• Manage manufacturing operations for large-scale modular data center systems, including execution of factory strategy (internal and external), capacity scaling, and throughput optimization with our partners.
• Build and scale repeatable production processes, ensuring quality, schedule adherence, and cost control. This will be in partnership with our OEMs, manufacturing partners, and supply chain partners.
• Partner with supply chain leadership on sourcing and execution for long-lead and critical components (power, cooling, steel, switchgear, IT infrastructure).
• Implement strong quality management systems, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement programs.
• Drive operational readiness for rapid growth while maintaining delivery excellence.

Business Operations & Execution
• Translate customer demand and pipeline signals into executable production, staffing, and capital plans.
• Partner closely with Sales, Finance, Legal, Supply Chain, and Program Management to execute complex customer deployments.
• Oversee contract execution, delivery commitments, risk management, and change control.
• Drive scalable business processes across quoting, cost modeling, order management, and delivery.

Collaboration & Culture
• Collaborate with and mentor peers across engineering, manufacturing, and operations to drive high performance.
• Contribute to a culture of ownership, urgency, accountability, and operational excellence.
• Support hiring efforts to bring in strong technical and operational talent for a world-class modular infrastructure product line.
• Set a strong example in a fast-paced environment where decisions must be made with imperfect information.

 

 

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in operations, engineering, or product execution roles, preferably in infrastructure and/or data centers.
• Hands-on experience supporting a hardware or systems product as it scales from early growth toward higher-volume production.
• Strong working knowledge of manufacturing operations, supply chain, and cost management.
• Experience working across cross-functional teams spanning engineering, operations, and commercial functions.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence across the organization.

 

 

Preferred Experience and Skills

• Direct experience with modular data centers, power and cooling systems, or large-scale infrastructure products.
• Familiarity with capital-intensive manufacturing, long-lead components, and global supply chains.
• Experience working with contract manufacturers and/or vertically integrated production models.
• Background in environments with high customer expectations, tight delivery timelines, and rapid iteration.

 

 

Youre a Great Fit if Youre

• A go-getter with a growth mindset. Youre intellectually curious, have strong business acumen, and actively seek opportunities to build relevant skills and knowledge 
• A detail-oriented problem-solver. You can independently gather information, solve problems efficiently, and deliver results with a get-it-done attitude 
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment. Youre energized by an entrepreneurial spirit, capable of working quickly, and excited to contribute to a growing company
• A collaborative team player. You focus on business success and are motivated by team accomplishment vs personal agenda 
• Highly organized and results-driven. Strong prioritization skills and a dedicated work ethic are essential for you 

 

Equal Opportunity Statement

At Armada, we are committed to fostering a work environment where everyone is given equal opportunities to thrive. As an equal opportunity employer, we strictly prohibit discrimination or harassment based on race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all employment decisions, including hiring, promotions, and compensation. Our hiring is guided by qualifications, merit, and the business needs at the time.

 

Unsolicited Resumes and Candidates

Armada does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from external agencies or recruiters. All candidates must apply directly through our careers page. Any resumes submitted by agencies without a prior signed agreement will be considered unsolicited and Armada will not be obligated to pay any fees.