Simon Coburn

Head of Project Management - Hyperscale Solutions @Rittal-Csm

Plymouth, GB

Rittal-CSM’s engineering team leads the global development of advanced IT infrastructure solutions for the world’s largest technology and AI companies—linking social media applications to the physical hardware powering hyperscale data centres.Head of NPI Project Management (New Product Implementation)Lead a client-facing, high-performing team delivering programmes and partnerships with major hyperscale clients, developing NPI solutions that drive customer growth and commercial expansion in the AI hardware sector.Doubled our hyperscale clients and managed those partnerships (Microsoft, Dell, Google, Meta), developing AI-driven infrastructure solutions aligned with emerging market needs. Achieving record monthly and annual sales performances through substantial volume increases and higher margins Oversee a portfolio of 35+ concurrent projects with a combined business revenue value exceeding £300M, contributing directly to client growth, including RFQ submissions for future business development. 35-40% faster delivery Drive transformational change by developing team capability, optimising delivery processes, and enhancing programme management performance metrics (KPIs) to ensure client relationships are managed proactively. Partner with senior leadership to align engineering, manufacturing, and commercial objectives, ensuring delivery excellence and innovation at scale.Leading the integrated business planning programme to align long-term strategy with operational plans using data, market insights, and growth forecasts. Manage and influence diverse stakeholder groups — from executive leadership to manufacturing teams, suppliers, and key clients — ensuring alignment, collaboration, and delivery of strategic objectives.

University of Plymouth

BSc (Hons), Mechanical Design & Manufacture