Data Center Operations & Facilities Lead

G42; United Arab Emirates; Hybrid; AED 400,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work flexibility

Competitive compensation

Health coverage

Medical support

Partner discounts

Job summary

G42 is seeking an experienced Facility Manager to oversee end-to-end data center facilities and infrastructure across UAE operations. You will manage electrical, mechanical, and building systems, ensuring high availability and optimized capacity, while leading maintenance programs and vendor management.

You will drive data center reliability, lead incident responses, and coordinate with IT, security, and projects teams to implement RCA-driven improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or related field).
• 8–12+ years’ experience in data center facilities or critical environment operations.
• Strong experience with MEP systems in mission-critical facilities.
• Experience with incident management, RCA, and maintenance programs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the data center facility, including electrical, mechanical, and building systems (MEP).
• Lead data center operations to meet uptime and SLA targets; act as escalation point for incidents.
• Drive RCA and preventive solutions for recurring issues; monitor KPIs and system health.
• Manage data center white space, rack layouts, capacity plans, and expansion strategies.
• Lead facility-related projects, coordinating with engineering, architects, and design teams.
• Manage vendors, PTW processes, and stakeholder relationships.

Skills

MEP systems

Data center infrastructure

White space management

Incident management

RCA & maintenance programs

Leadership & team mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical/Mechanical/Civil)

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

G42 is seeking an experienced Facility Manager to oversee end-to-end data center facilities and infrastructure across UAE operations. You will manage electrical, mechanical, and building systems, ensuring high availability and optimized capacity, while leading maintenance programs and vendor management.

You will drive data center reliability, lead incident responses, and coordinate with IT, security, and projects teams to implement RCA-driven improvements.