Project Manager (Data Centre)

Agensi Pekerjaan The Supreme HR Advisory Sdn Bhd; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Agensi Pekerjaan The Supreme HR Advisory Sdn Bhd is assisting a Singapore-based IT services provider to hire a Data Center & Network Project Manager for Malaysia. The role centers on end-to-end delivery of data center and network initiatives, requiring strong technical leadership and collaboration across engineering, vendors, and field teams.

The candidate will develop project plans, manage budgets, align with stakeholders, and ensure compliance with industry standards while driving safe,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, CS or related technical field is required.
• Minimum 5+ years of data center and network infrastructure experience.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan data center infrastructure programs and projects.
• Manage end-to-end delivery of data center and network projects.
• Develop and collaborate on detailed project plans, timelines and resource allocation.
• Coordinate with engineering teams, vendors and field service teams.
• Manage program budgets and resources while mitigating risks.
• Maintain technical documentation, diagrams and standards.

Skills

Network hardware knowledge

Data center operations

Project management

Leadership & communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, CS or related tech field

Tools

Nutanix

Cisco UCS

OTDR

Power Meter

Job description

Company Overview:

Our client is an Singapore established information technology services provider specializing in IT infrastructure, technical support, and business technology solutions. It supports organizations across various industries through services such as desktop and network support, on-site engineering resources, remote IT assistance, data-centre support and relocation, IT equipment procurement, and hardware rollout and break-fix services.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management

Strategic planning for data center infrastructure programs and projects.

Manage end-to-end delivery of data center and network projects.

Develop and collaborate for detailed project plans, timelines, and resource allocation

Align activities with engineering teams, vendors, stakeholders, and field service teams.

Manage program budgets and resource constraints

Technical Leadership

Provide leadership for data center and network projects and translate complex technical and high-density network mapping into actionable installation requirements for field teams.

Evaluate and recommend best practice for technical solutions and remediation.

Support technical team on structured cabling and low voltage tasks to ensure quality, accuracy, safety, and efficiency

Ensure network project performance, quality, data center policy, and client standards.

Documentation & Process

Maintain and updates technical documentation, network diagrams, layouts, and any changes.

Create and manage technical specifications and requirements

Establish change management processes for network infrastructure

Identify and mitigate technical and operational risks

Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations

Manage vendor relationships and service level agreements

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field

Minimum 5+ years of experience in data center and network infrastructure support.

Technical Skills

Experience with network hardware (switches, routers, load balancers, IDS/firewalls)

Knowledge of virtualization and cloud networking concepts

Understanding of data center operation, power, cooling, and physical infrastructure

Knowledge of network infrastructure and design (i.e. Spine / Leaf, Load Balancing...)

Device installations per NOC or engineering team:

Physical Servers

Storage & Backup Devices

Server and Appliances

Hyper-Converged Infrastructure (e.g., Nutanix, Cisco UCS)

Tape and Disk Storage Units

SAN Fabric Switches

Network Router and Switches

WAN Optimization Devices

Security IDS and Firewalls Devices

Wireless Access Points and Controller

Optical Transport System, Service Provider MUX, and Termination Device (MPOE)

Cabinet/Rack Power Distribution Units (3KVA and below)

KVM Switch (Hardware and Software)

Proficient in Low Voltage/Electrical and Wiring/Cabling Standards.

And Service Support:

Network (WAN/LAN/Wireless) Service turn up and migration

Cable Testing and Tester - OTDR, OLTS, UTP testing, and Power Meter

Inside Plant and Outside Plant

Troubleshooting and isolation testing

Leadership & Communication

Incident Management: Strong understanding of incident management, communication, escalation processes, and on-the-job improvement to complete project on time and according to standards.

Field Workforce Coordination: Supervise and orchestrate the daily on-site activities of cross-functional field technicians and vendor teams based on circumstances and severity

Operational Training & Competency: Establish and enforce technical training baselines for field teams, -ensuring proficiency in data center safety, infrastructure standards, and industrial label-printing hardware.

MOP & SOP Field Enforcement: Direct execution of Methods of Procedure (MOPs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and act as the ultimate authority for all tasks.

Site Safety Leadership: Drive compliance with critical safety protocols, including the enforcement of personal protective equipment (PPE), hard hat, and ladder spotters

Logistics & Staging Management: Manage field logistics workflows—including material request, port-mapping validation, and asset staging to ensure that field teams have the necessary hardware and materials available to maintain schedule progress.