Operations Readiness Lead — Hyperscale Data Centers

Zerra DC; Queensland; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Zerra DC is hiring an Operations Readiness Manager to coordinate mobilisation of initial and future expansion operations at Western Downs Digital Park in regional Queensland. You will partner with Operations, Design, Development, Legal and Finance to ensure day-1 readiness, from energisation through to live operations and customer requirements.

Responsibilities include defining readiness gates, managing the master readiness schedule, and driving continuous improvement across SOPs, governance and

Qualifications

• 5+ years proven experience leading complex operations mobilisations.
• Experience coordinating across technical and commercial teams.
• Experience with risk management and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Own the operational readiness plan for multiple campus phases.
• Define readiness gates, entry/exit criteria and milestones.
• Coordinate with Design, Development and Commissioning teams on handovers.

Skills

Operations leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytical mindset

Contract management

MS Office

Data-driven insights

Education

Engineering / facilities / operations management qualification

Project or programme management credentials

Facilities management accreditation

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Data analysis tools

Job description

Zerra DC is hiring an Operations Readiness Manager to coordinate mobilisation of initial and future expansion operations at Western Downs Digital Park in regional Queensland. You will partner with Operations, Design, Development, Legal and Finance to ensure day-1 readiness, from energisation through to live operations and customer requirements.

Responsibilities include defining readiness gates, managing the master readiness schedule, and driving continuous improvement across SOPs, governance and