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Senior Consultant / Fractional Strategist — Data Center Infrastructure & AI Ecosystem

L7

mountitBismarck, ND4 days ago

Occupations

Computer Systems AnalystsSales EngineersComputer Systems Engineers/Architects

Industries

Computer Systems Design ServicesAdministrative Management and General Management Consulting ServicesComputing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services
Company Description: Mount-It! is a leading provider of advanced, affordable mounting and workspace solutions, founded in 2006 and headquartered in the San Diego area. With over 100 team members and two U.S. locations, the company supports customers through bi-coastal warehouses and a catalog of more than 700 products, including commercial display mounts, ergonomic office solutions, and home office and home theater products. Mount-It! partners directly with qualified fabricators to ensure quality while maintaining value-driven pricing. Its solutions are widely used by systems integrators and value-added resellers in government, military, education, hospitality, healthcare, and other commercial sectors across North America, LATAM, the Caribbean, and South America. Mount-It! has been repeatedly recognized on the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Companies list and as one of San Diego’s fastest-growing private companies.
Location: Remote (U.S. preferred) with occasional travel to customer, partner, and industry event locations. Engagement Type: Contract / Consulting (3–6 month engagement with potential extension)
About the Opportunity: We are seeking an experienced consultant to develop a comprehensive business plan and go-to-market strategy focused on racks, mounts, and supporting infrastructure for data centers and AI compute environments. The engagement will evaluate market opportunities driven by accelerated AI infrastructure growth, including hyperscale data centers, enterprise AI deployments, edge AI systems, and liquid-cooled GPU environments. The consultant will help define strategic positioning, market sizing, product roadmap priorities, channel strategy, and financial projections for a scalable infrastructure business serving the evolving AI ecosystem. Scope of WorkMarket & Industry Analysis Evaluate demand drivers for:
  • Server racks
  • Cabinet systems
  • Mounting hardware
  • Cable management
  • Assess competitive landscape including OEMs, ODMs, integrators, and infrastructure vendors. Business Plan Development
  • Develop a complete investor- and operator-ready business plan including:
  • Executive summary
  • Market opportunity analysis
  • Customer segmentation
  • Product and service strategy
  • Pricing and margin models
  • Manufacturing and sourcing strategy
  • Channel and distribution strategy
  • Partnership ecosystem recommendations
  • Sales and marketing plan
  • Financial model (3–5 year projections)
  • Capital requirements and scaling roadmapAI Ecosystem Strategy
  • Identify strategic partnerships within:
  • AI hardware ecosystemGPU manufacturers
  • Cloud and colocation providers
  • Integrators and VARsRecommend positioning for:
  • AI-ready rack and mount systems
  • High-density compute environments
  • Evaluate opportunities for differentiation and IP creation.
  • Deliverables
  • Full written business plan
  • Market sizing and analysis
  • Competitive landscape report
  • Financial forecast model
  • Investor presentation / pitch deck
  • Strategic roadmap with phased milestones
Required Qualifications: 7+ years in:
  • Data center infrastructureAI infrastructure
  • Enterprise hardware strategy
  • Management consulting
  • Technology market analysis
  • Strong understanding of:
  • Rack infrastructureGPU server environments
  • Hyperscale architecture
  • Experience creating:
  • Business plans
  • Go-to-market strategies
  • Investor materials
  • Financial models
  • Familiarity with:
  • NVIDIA ecosystem
  • Colocation providers
  • Enterprise procurement
  • Manufacturing and supply chain strategy
  • Preferred Experience
  • Prior work with:
  • Data center OEMsAI infrastructure startupsHPC environments
Rack/cabinet manufacturersMBA or equivalent strategic consulting background preferred. Existing industry relationships are a plus. Success Metrics The consultant will be considered successful if they deliver: A commercially viable business plan Clear product-market positioning Actionable go-to-market strategy Credible financial projections Investor-ready materials Strategic recommendations for entering and scaling within the AI infrastructure market Proposal Requirements Interested candidates should provide the following to Firat Ozkan at :Resume / company profile Relevant project examples Proposed methodology and timeline Estimated consulting fees AvailabilityReferences (optional)
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Level

ManagerL7

Location

Bismarck, ND

Occupation

Computer Systems Analysts

Industry

Computer Systems Design Services

Posted

4 days ago

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