Deputy CEO & Director of Automation & Systems Division

We are hiring: Deputy CEO & Director of Automation & Systems Division
Are you a visionary leader with a strong technical background in telecommunications and smart systems? Do you want to shape the future of modern, connected infrastructure and digital solutions in Romania?

Direct One, the pioneer neutral telecom infrastructure operator in Romania and part of the E-INFRA Group, is looking for a Deputy CEO & Director of Automation & Systems Division.

With over 28 years of experience, E-INFRA Group is a powerhouse in energy, construction, and telecom infrastructure. At Direct One, we operate one of the largest neutral long-distance fiber optic networks in the country, while also delivering turnkey infrastructure projects, including fiber optics, CCTV, and integrated low-voltage systems. Now, we are setting up a brand-new Automation & Systems Division (covering CCTV, BMS, and ELV systems) to accelerate technological advancement for our customers.

This is a unique, dual-hat executive role where you will drive overall company strategy alongside the CEO while building and leading a strategic new business line from the ground up.

What you will do:

As Deputy CEO:

• Drive Strategy & Growth: Co-define the company’s strategic direction across telecom infrastructure, fiber optics, and smart systems. Identify new market opportunities and scalable business models.
• Executive Leadership: actively interact with Board of Directors (BoD); support overall governance, budget planning, financial performance and teams leadership.
• Cross-Functional Alignment: Ensure seamless collaboration between technical, commercial, and operations divisions to deliver integrated turnkey solutions.
• Strategic Partnerships: Represent Direct One in high-level client engagements and negotiations.

• Build & Lead: Define the strategy, structure, and service portfolio for this newly established division. Recruit, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of engineers and project managers.
• Technical Excellence: Establish engineering best practices, reference architectures, and quality standards for LV/ELV automation systems.
• End-to-End Ownership: Oversee the full lifecycle of complex smart building projects—from concept, design, and tendering to execution, commissioning, and handover.
• Innovation & Compliance: Assess new technologies for smart buildings, standardize vendor selection, and ensure strict compliance with HSE and electrical regulations.

• Education: BSc/MSc in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Electronics/Telecom, or a related technical field.
• Leadership Experience: At least 10 years in a senior leadership role (Head of/Director/Manager) out of which 3–5 years were spent in a managerial or director-level role within industrial/ residential automations, infrastructure, or telecom environments.
• Technical Expertise: Deep, hands-on experience with LV/ELV systems, BMS, CCTV, Access Control, and integrated building management systems (residential & office), including smart building platforms such as KNX and Crestron; exposure to industrial automation systems is considered a plus.
• Project Delivery: Proven track record in end-to-end delivery, including design, installation supervision, commissioning, and O&M.
• Skills: Strong ability to review technical documentation (CAD, BOMs, test protocols) and solid know-how in ELV integration and cybersecurity hygiene.
• Language: Advanced English proficiency.
• Certifications: ANRE and IGPR certifications in Low Voltage and ELV systems. (Certifications in BMS vendor platforms or CCTV/VMS are a big plus!)

• Impact: Play a pivotal role in shaping the strategy of a leading telecom infrastructure provider.
• Entrepreneurial Environment: Enjoy the autonomy to build a new division from scratch within the stability of a major corporate group.
• Complex Projects: Gain continuous exposure to high-value, cutting-edge smart building and infrastructure projects.
• Top-Tier Workspace: Location: Bucharest, Ana Tower (In-office) Company: Direct One (part of E-INFRA Group) Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday (8:30 AM - 5:30 PM)