Global Data Center Governance & Continuity Lead

DayOne Data Centers Ltd.; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

DayOne Data Centers Ltd. is seeking a Governance Manager to lead GRC activities across data centre operations in Malaysia.

You will implement governance frameworks, oversee risk assessments, and drive compliance with ISO/SOC standards while coordinating audits and business continuity planning. The role requires extensive experience in governance, risk management, and compliance within critical infrastructure, with strong stakeholder engagement and documentation skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in risk management, business, law, accounting, engineering, or related field.
• Professional certifications such as ISO22301, ISO27001, ISO31000, CISA, CRISC, CIA, or equivalent are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain governance, risk and compliance across data centre operations.
• Coordinate governance reporting, cycles, and management dashboards.
• Lead or coordinate enterprise risk assessments and maintain risk registers and KRIs.
• Monitor compliance with regulatory, security, environmental, and operational standards.
• Develop and maintain Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) and drive DR planning and exercises.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and track corrective actions.
• Engage stakeholders across operations, IT, EHS, and corporate teams to ensure alignment.
• Identify opportunities to improve GRC processes and controls and scale frameworks regionally.

Skills

GRC frameworks

BCM frameworks

Policy translation

Documentation

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in risk management/related field

Job description

DayOne Data Centers Ltd. is seeking a Governance Manager to lead GRC activities across data centre operations in Malaysia.

You will implement governance frameworks, oversee risk assessments, and drive compliance with ISO/SOC standards while coordinating audits and business continuity planning. The role requires extensive experience in governance, risk management, and compliance within critical infrastructure, with strong stakeholder engagement and documentation skills.