Manager, Data Centre Facilities

About the role
You lead facility management (FM) teams and serve as the technical lead on Data Centre (DC) facilities, providing coaching and guidance to FM Teams on professional matters.

What you will be working on

• Partner with IT Operations leadership to manage and monitor morale, discipline and work hygiene of FM teams
• Plan operational tasks for the FM and security teams related to maintenance, capacity planning and logistical sustenance
• Assist in projects for the data centres and sustainability initiatives and ensuring compliance to operational standards
• Communicate with various stakeholders to ensure overall mission outcomes are achieved
• Create and maintain facility-level documentation and innovate solutions for DC operations
• Lead FM teams in planning and executing emergency response plans for FM-related incidents

Challenge(s)

• Being able to deliver and ensure the FM staff respond to faults anytime
• Ensuring facility availability in a 24/7 environment
• Managing shift work requirements

What we are looking for

• Education in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
• At least 5 years of experience is preferred
• Relevant DC-related certifications such as CDCP, CDFOM
• Being familiar with DC industry standards (e.g., TIA-942, Uptime Institute Data Centre Certification, ASHRAE requirements etc.)
• Familiarity with IT hardware specifications and computer racking requirements for DC space and power planning

Appointment will be commensurate with your experience.