Data Center Operations & Maintenance Project Manager

Jobstreet Malaysia; Kulai; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jora Malaysia is seeking a Data Center Operations & Maintenance Project Manager to lead the O&M of critical infrastructure in a large-scale IDC environment in Malaysia. You will oversee electrical and HVAC maintenance teams, implement 24/7 support, and ensure reliable power and cooling systems.

You will drive incident management, preventive maintenance planning, budget control, and contractor partnerships, while aligning with safety standards and client requirements.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical & Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, HVAC, Building Services Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of operations and maintenance experience in a large-scale data center (IDC), including at least 2 years of team management experience.
• Proficiency in Mandarin is preferred as the role requires regular communication with China-based clients and partners.
• Strong knowledge of high- and low-voltage electrical distribution systems, UPS, diesel generators, chilled water plants, HVAC systems, PAC, BMS, and data center environmental monitoring systems.
• Proven experience in incident management, risk assessment, cost control, and contractor management, with a solid understanding of Data Center SLAs.
• Excellent leadership, planning, communication, and cross-functional coordination skills.
• Professional certifications related to electrical, HVAC, or facilities management will be an added advantage.
• Willingness to provide on-site support and respond to emergency situations outside normal working hours when required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the data center's O&M of critical infrastructure, overseeing electrical and HVAC maintenance teams and establishing a 24/7 operations support system.
• Take charge of emergency response and incident management for critical infrastructure events, including investigations and corrective actions.
• Develop annual preventive maintenance plans and O&M budgets, manage outsourced maintenance providers, monitor service quality, and control operational costs.
• Establish, implement, and improve O&M policies, SOPs, MOPs, EOPs, and emergency response plans; organize inspections, drills, and technical training.
• Act as liaison with clients and facility owners; prepare reports and coordinate on-site requirements and service requests.
• Participate in infrastructure upgrades, expansion projects, and site acceptance activities while ensuring safety and SLA compliance.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Cross-functional coordination

Incident management

Risk assessment

Cost control

Team management

Mandarin

BMS

HVAC

Electrical distribution

UPS & generators

Education

Bachelor's/Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Jora Malaysia will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

Data Center Operations & Maintenance Project Manager

Lead and manage the overall operations and maintenance (O&M) of the data center's critical infrastructure, overseeing electrical and HVAC maintenance teams while establishing and maintaining a 24/7 operations support system to ensure the reliable operation of power and cooling systems.

Take charge of emergency response and incident management for critical infrastructure events, including power outages, high-temperature alarms, water leaks, and other major failures. Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.

Develop annual preventive maintenance plans and O&M budgets, manage outsourced maintenance service providers, monitor service quality, control operational costs, and oversee spare parts inventory.

Establish, implement, and continuously improve O&M policies, standard operating procedures (SOP), maintenance procedures (MOP), emergency operating procedures (EOP), and emergency response plans. Organize routine inspections, emergency drills, and technical training for the operations team.

Act as the primary liaison with clients and facility owners, prepare and submit regular operational reports, and coordinate on-site operational requirements and service requests.

Participate in data center infrastructure upgrades, expansion projects, and site acceptance activities, ensuring compliance with safety standards and project requirements.

Perform any other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the immediate superior from time to time.

Job Requirements:

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical & Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, HVAC, Building Services Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of operations and maintenance experience in a large-scale data center (IDC), including at least 2 years of team management experience.
• Proficiency in Mandarin is preferred as the role requires regular communication and coordination with China-based clients and business partners.
• Strong knowledge of high- and low-voltage electrical distribution systems, UPS, diesel generators, chilled water plants, HVAC systems, precision air conditioning (PAC), Building Management Systems (BMS), and data center environmental monitoring systems.
• Proven experience in incident management, risk assessment, cost control, and contractor management, with a solid understanding of Data Center Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Excellent leadership, planning, communication, and cross-functional coordination skills.
• Professional certifications related to electrical, HVAC, or facilities management will be an added advantage.
• Willingness to provide on-site support and respond to emergency situations outside normal working hours when required.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to lead operations in a mission-critical data center environment.
• Continuous professional development and technical training.
• Exposure to advanced data center infrastructure, energy-efficient technologies, and large-scale critical facility operations.
• Excellent career advancement opportunities within a fast-growing organization.