Data Centre Operations Director – Malaysia & APAC

Mercuri Urval; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 480,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercuri Urval partners with a Europe HQ– international infrastructure solutions business that supports large-scale data centre and mission-critical environments across Asia Pacific. We are looking for an experienced Operations Director to take overall responsibility for the operational performance of the Malaysia business.

This is a broad leadership role combining business and P&L ownership with hands-on execution, leading multiple data centre projects while ensuring strong commercial outcomes,

Qualifications

• Significant leadership experience within data centres, mission-critical infrastructure, MEP contracting or closely related infrastructure environments.
• Demonstrated business/P&L leadership, rather than solely project budget responsibility.
• Led multiple projects, operations or a business unit with accountability for commercial and operational outcomes.
• Strong understanding of the MEP environment and the delivery ecosystem surrounding large data centre projects.
• Experience managing customers, subcontractors, project teams and complex delivery issues.
• A track record of building and scaling teams and operational capability.
• Strong commercial judgement and experience with forecasting, margin management, contracts and risk.
• Experience operating within an international/MNC environment and engaging regional or global stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of the Malaysia market and DC project environment.

Responsibilities

• Own the operational and financial performance of the Malaysia business, with accountability for revenue, profitability, forecasting and resource utilisation.
• Lead the successful delivery of multiple data centre and mission-critical infrastructure projects across Malaysia.
• Drive operational performance across MEP-related delivery, project execution, subcontractor management, quality, safety, commissioning and handover.
• Build strong relationships with customers, contractors and other key stakeholders, acting as the senior escalation point for major operational and commercial matters.
• Partner with Sales and Commercial teams on new opportunities, bids, project planning and business growth.
• Establish scalable operational processes, governance and performance standards as the Malaysia organisation continues to grow.
• Build, lead and develop a high-performing operations team while managing external delivery partners and subcontractors.
• Work closely with regional and international leadership across the wider APAC organisation.

Skills

Leadership experience in data centres

Business/P&L leadership

Multiple project/operations leadership

MEP environment knowledge

Customer, subcontractor management

Team building and scaling

Commercial judgement and risk

International/MNC experience

Malaysia market knowledge

Job description

Mercuri Urval partners with a Europe HQ– international infrastructure solutions business that supports large-scale data centre and mission-critical environments across Asia Pacific. We are looking for an experienced Operations Director to take overall responsibility for the operational performance of the Malaysia business.

This is a broad leadership role combining business and P&L ownership with hands-on execution, leading multiple data centre projects while ensuring strong commercial outcomes,