data centre Operations Manager / directorAnnexion Partners

We are looking for an experienced Data Centre Operations Manager / Director to lead the day-to-day management of a mission-critical data centre facility for a high-profile digital infrastructure organisation. In this role, you will oversee a multidisciplinary team of in-house and vendor staff, including facilities engineers and data centre technicians, ensuring operational excellence, system uptime, and service continuity.If you are successful, you will enjoy the following:
- The opportunity to manage a world-class data centre facility supporting critical services\
- A dynamic and collaborative environment with an innovative digital infrastructure organization.
- Professional development and growth opportunities.
- A competitive remuneration package aligned with industry standards.Key Responsibilities:
Lead and scale a data centre operations team responsible for maintenance and operational uptime of critical infrastructure and server hardware
Collaborate closely with regional and global teams across networking, facilities, supply chain, logistics, and tooling to ensure seamless operations
Develop engineers and technicians through mentorship, training, and performance management
Drive a strong operational culture centered on ownership, safety, accountability, and continuous improvement
Standardize and implement consistent operating procedures across regional sites
Oversee daily operations, change management, and incident response, ensuring full compliance with established processes
Own and lead mid-sized projects from concept to implementation, including stakeholder engagement and vendor coordination
Review and prioritize ticket queues, maintenance schedules, and site interventions
Define specifications for operational tooling, automation, monitoring, and data-driven decision-making
Build and maintain staffing plans, on-call schedules, and vendor management workflows
Provide regular reporting and insights to regional operations leadership
Develop and maintain documentation, policies, and SOPs that align with industry best practices and internal SLAs
Contribute to short- and long-term strategy for site operations and business continuity
Key Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Engineering, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent experience)
5+ years in technical operations management, preferably in mission-critical environments
Minimum 2 years of experience in a data centre or critical infrastructure setting
Proven ability to manage and develop high-performing technical teams and vendor partners
Demonstrated success managing infrastructure operations and project delivery within defined KPIs
Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical systems within data centre environments
Experience with capacity planning, incident response, and compliance-driven environments
Strong technical documentation and communication skills
If you're a seasoned DC manager with a passion for delivering exceptional results, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. This role will require someone to join on short notice.
Annexion Partners

Eastern Visayas
Permanent
Full-time