Senior Onsite Data Center Ops Leader (24/7)

AVAR; Kuwait City; On-site; KWD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

AVAR Kuwait seeks an experienced Data Center Manager to lead the 24/7 facility operations, governance, and reliability of a mission-critical data center. You will drive strategic plans, optimize resources, ensure regulatory and safety compliance, and deliver uninterrupted service for mission-critical infrastructure.

You will manage budgets, SLAs, risk, and continuous improvement initiatives, lead diverse teams, coordinate with vendors, and maintain ISO and Uptime Institute standards to maximize

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• 10+ years in data center operations or critical facility management.
• Experience with mission-critical infrastructure and 24/7 site management.
• Leadership of operational teams and incident management.
• Vendor and contractor management experience.
• Familiarity with ISO, Uptime Institute standards.
• Experience with KPI definition and operational reporting.
• RCM, preventive and corrective maintenance strategies.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and governance for data center operations and facility management.
• Develop and execute operational strategies in line with customer and business needs.
• Ensure compliance with ISO, Uptime Institute, and local regulations.
• Establish and enforce operational policies, procedures, and KPIs.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams including Deputy DC Manager and engineers.
• Manage operational budgets, forecasts, and resource allocation.
• Drive continuous improvement, risk management, and business continuity plans.
• Ensure 24/7 coverage, workforce planning, and staff development.
• Oversee day-to-day operations, monitor SLAs, and incident response.
• Manage capacity planning and infrastructure availability.
• Oversee maintenance of electrical, UPS, cooling, and safety systems.
• Coordinate with vendors and contractors for maintenance and testing.
• Drive lifecycle management and preventive/corrective maintenance programs.
• Ensure security, safety, and environmental compliance.
• Lead audit readiness and risk mitigation initiatives.
• Act as main point of contact for customers and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Governance

Incident management

Vendor management

KPI reporting

HSE compliance

Staff development

Risk management

Strategic planning

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

DCIM software

BMS

EPMS

CMMS software

Access control system

Job description

AVAR Kuwait seeks an experienced Data Center Manager to lead the 24/7 facility operations, governance, and reliability of a mission-critical data center. You will drive strategic plans, optimize resources, ensure regulatory and safety compliance, and deliver uninterrupted service for mission-critical infrastructure.

You will manage budgets, SLAs, risk, and continuous improvement initiatives, lead diverse teams, coordinate with vendors, and maintain ISO and Uptime Institute standards to maximize