Assistant Manager

Equinix; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Equinix is seeking an Assistant Manager, Data Center Operations in Dubai to lead a team responsible for daily data center operations, safety, and incident management. The role focuses on people leadership, coordinating vendors, and ensuring high availability in a mission-critical environment.

You will drive 24x7 shift scheduling, performance coaching, onboarding, and capability building, while maintaining safety and compliance across the site.

Qualifications

• Essential experience in a data centre, critical facilities, FM, or mission-critical environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading people (Supervisor, Shift Lead, Team Lead, or similar).
• Experience coordinating vendors and supporting maintenance or operational activities.
• Comfortable operating in a 24/7, high-availability environment.
• Strong focus on safety, compliance and doing things the right way.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of data centre operations staff and manage shift scheduling for 24x7 coverage.
• Oversee day-to-day operations, rounds, logs, permits, and documentation for safe, reliable performance.
• Coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance, ensuring work is planned and controlled.
• Act as on-site lead for third-party contractors and service providers, ensuring safety and quality standards.
• Coordinate incident response, RCA writing, and change management processes as needed.
• Ensure site safety, security, compliance, and training documentation are maintained.
• Partner with Engineering, Security, Projects, and Customer Operations to enable project delivery.

Skills

Electrical background

Mechanical background

People leadership

Vendor coordination

24/7 operations

Safety compliance

Clear communication

Incident management

Job description

Who are we?

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work, life and planet.

Who are we?

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work, life and planet.

A place where bold ideas are welcomed, human connection is valued, and everyone has the opportunity to shape their future.

Joining our operations team means being at the center of everything – maintaining and evolving critical infrastructure that powers the digital world and delivers real impact for our customers, communities and society. You’ll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you—because when you feel valued, you’re empowered to do your best work.

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company, operating a global platform of data centers that power the world’s largest enterprises, hyperscale's, and cloud service providers.

We are hiring an Assistant Manager, Data Center Operations—a frontline people‑leadership role for someone with an electrical or mechanical background who has already or looking to progress into team leadership, operational management, and site responsibility.

This role is not technically hands‑on heavy. Instead, it focuses on leading people, running day‑to‑day operations, managing vendors, driving safety and compliance, and coordinating incidents within a mission‑critical environment.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

People Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of data centre operations staff, setting clear expectations and high performance standards
• Own shift/team scheduling, resourcing, and handover routines to support 24x7 operations
• Conduct regular 1:1s, performance reviews, and development planning
• Support hiring, onboarding, training, and capability building across the team
• Foster a strong culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement

Operational Oversight

• Ensure safe, reliable, and compliant day‑to‑day operations across the data center
• Oversee routine operational activities including rounds, logs, checks, permits, and documentation
• Coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance activities, ensuring work is properly planned and controlled
• Maintain high standards of operational readiness, housekeeping, and site discipline

Vendor & Contractor Management

• Act as the on‑site lead for third‑party contractors and service providers
• Ensure all vendor activity meets Equinix safety, quality, and operational standards
• Monitor performance, validate work completion, and drive close‑out of actions
• Support service reviews and continuous improvement of vendor delivery

Incident, Change & Problem Management

• Act as a first point of escalation during incidents or abnormal operating conditions
• Coordinate on‑site response activities, communications, and recovery actions
• Ensure incidents are accurately documented with high‑quality RCA and corrective actions
• Support change management processes, ensuring risk is assessed, approved, and communicated

Safety, Security & Compliance

• Role‑model and enforce Equinix health, safety, and security standards at all times
• Ensure compliance with internal procedures, regulatory requirements, and audit expectations
• Maintain accurate site documentation, records, and training compliance
• Participate in audits, inspections, and risk‑management activities

Stakeholder & Customer Support

• Partner closely with Engineering, Security, Construction/Projects, and Customer Operations teams
• Support customer requirements and site readiness, including professional engagement during visits or tours
• Enable project delivery through strong operational coordination and risk management

Who We’re Looking For

Essential Experience & Background

• Electrical or Mechanical background
• Experience working in a data centre, critical facilities, FM, or mission‑critical environment
• Demonstrated experience leading people (Supervisor, Shift Lead, Team Lead, or similar)
• Experience coordinating vendors and supporting maintenance or operational activities
• Comfortable operating in a 24/7, high‑availability environment

Skills & Attributes

• Strong people‑leadership mindset with the ability to coach, motivate, and hold teams accountable
• Operationally disciplined, structured, and process‑driven
• Calm and decisive under pressure, particularly during incidents
• Clear and confident communicator, both written and verbal
• Strong focus on safety, compliance, and doing things the right way

Preferred (Nice To Have)

• 2+ years in a supervisory or people‑management role
• Exposure to incident management, RCA writing, and change management

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