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# Strategic Commercial Manager - AI Data Centers

- **Company:** Kao Data
- **Location:** Greater London, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Data Centers
- **Published:** September 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2858110461-strategic-commercial-manager--ai-data-centers

## About the Role

Join a multidisciplinary team delivering hyperscale facilities with rigorous financial governance. The role demands Chartered status or equivalent, strong cost control experience, and leadership across cost consultants and vendors.
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## Description

Kao Data in the UK is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to shape commercial strategy across delivery cycles for AI-focused data centres. You will influence procurement, budgeting and cost management, and act as an interface between Capital Projects and Finance.


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