Data Center Site Manager (Hong Kong)

Leadingnation; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Leadingnation seeks a Data Center Site Manager in Hong Kong to lead site operations, ensuring reliability and performance of critical infrastructure. You will oversee power, cooling, fire protection and building management systems, drive capacity planning, budgets and investments, and coordinate with vendors and contractors.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams across operations and engineering, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, and manage incident response to minimise disruption while

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering/IT/Facilities Management or related field.
• Experience leading data centre or critical facilities operations.
• Strong understanding of power, cooling and building systems.
• Proven track record in leading technical teams and managing complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead site operations to ensure reliability and performance.
• Oversee maintenance, repair and upgrade of critical infrastructure.
• Develop capacity plans and support facility growth.
• Manage site budgets, costs and infrastructure investments.
• Lead and develop multidisciplinary teams across operations and engineering.
• Coordinate with external service providers and vendors.
• Monitor performance, identify improvements, and implement best practices.
• Ensure safety, security, and regulatory compliance.
• Lead incident response and recovery activities.
• Support customer onboarding and ongoing service requirements.
• Oversee physical security and site access controls.

Skills

Site leadership

Budget management

Vendor management

Team leadership

Incident response

Education

Engineering degree or related field

Tools

Building Management Systems (BMS)

Capacity planning tools

Job description

Position Title: Data Center Site Manager

Location: Hong Kong

Employment Type: Full-Time

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage site operations to ensure high levels of facility reliability and performance.
• Oversee the maintenance, repair, and upgrade of critical infrastructure, including power, cooling, fire protection, and building management systems.
• Develop capacity plans and support facility growth initiatives.
• Manage site budgets, operational costs, and infrastructure investment projects.
• Lead, mentor, and develop multidisciplinary teams across operations and engineering functions.
• Coordinate and manage external service providers, contractors, and vendors.
• Monitor operational performance, identify improvement opportunities, and implement best practices.
• Ensure compliance with relevant safety, security, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead incident response and recovery activities to minimise operational disruption.
• Support customer onboarding, infrastructure provisioning, and ongoing service requirements.
• Oversee physical security processes and maintain appropriate controls for site access and information protection.
• Prepare operational reports and communicate performance updates to key stakeholders.

Key Requirements

• Degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Facilities Management, Business, or a related field.
• Significant experience managing data centre operations, critical facilities, or similar technical environments.
• Strong understanding of power, cooling, building systems, and infrastructure maintenance.
• Experience leading technical teams and delivering complex projects.
• Knowledge of capacity planning, risk management, business continuity, and operational governance.
• Strong financial, vendor, and contract management skills.
• Professional certifications in data centre operations, project management, or related disciplines are advantageous.

Contact: Theodora Po (Lic. No R22107740 / EA No. 16S8194)