(DCSO) DC Site Operations Manager

Globe Telecom; Manila; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Globe Telecom seeks an experienced DC Site Operations Manager to lead end-to-end data center operations, drive uptime, energy efficiency, safety, and service quality. You will manage a 24/7 team, ensure SLA adherence, control budgets, and coordinate with vendors and clients to maintain operational excellence.

The role emphasizes governance, risk, and continuous improvement with a focus on near-zero downtime and robust stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of data center operations experience, with at least 3 years in a management role.
• Experience operating in a 24/7 mission-critical environment.
• Preferred certifications include: ITIL, CCNA, CCNP CDCP or other data center certifications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily site operations to ensure uninterrupted service and optimal facility performance.
• Lead and develop the site operations team in a 24/7 environment.
• Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and contractual requirements.
• Manage client fulfillment, relationships, and service quality at the site.
• Coordinate with vendors and facility management to resolve infrastructure issues.

Skills

Data center ops

Team leadership

SLA adherence

Client engagement

Risk & governance

Operational improvement

Vendor coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/IT/Business

Tools

ITIL

CCNA

CCNP

CDCP

Job description

At Globe, our goal is to create a wonderful world for our people, business, and nation. By uniting people of passion who believe they can make a difference, we are confident that we can achieve this goal. Job Description Job Description: (DCSO) Data Center Site Operations Manager

The DC Site Operations Manager is responsible for the end-to-end day-to-day operations of a data center site, ensuring continuous availability, operational reliability, energy efficiency, safety, and high-quality service delivery. This role exists to safeguard the performance of a mission-critical facility operating in a 24/7 environment, while meeting stringent uptime, compliance, and customer satisfaction requirements. Reporting directly to the Head of North Sites Operations, the position plays a central leadership role in maintaining operational excellence, managing risk, and delivering industry-leading data center services within defined operational, regulatory, and budgetary limits.

The role combines technical authority, people leadership, client engagement, and governance compliance. The manager is accountable for ensuring that all critical infrastructure systems, power, cooling, security, and monitoring, operate reliably and efficiently, while also building and leading a high-performing site operations team. A core objective of the position is to achieve near-zero downtime, maintain strict SLA adherence, and continuously improve operational performance, energy efficiency, and service quality in line with corporate and client expectations.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

1. Site Operations & Critical Infrastructure Management The DC Critical Infrastructure Manager oversees all daily site operations to ensure uninterrupted service and optimal facility performance.
   • Maintaining 99.999% operational uptime
   • Ensuring 100% adherence to preventive maintenance schedules
   • Managing incidents and service disruptions within defined SLA targets
   • Achieving and sustaining PUE targets (typically ≤ 1.5, subject to site design)
   • Ensuring a safe, secure, and resilient operating environment with zero safety or security incidents per quarter
   • Operating the site within approved budgets (±5% variance)
2. Team Leadership and People Management The role has direct supervisory responsibility and is expected to build a highly capable, motivated, and disciplined operations team.
   • Leading and developing the site operations team in a 24/7 critical environment
   • Ensuring 100% completion of required training and certifications
   • Driving strong employee engagement, satisfaction, and retention
   • Managing team performance against defined KPIs such as response time, issue resolution, and operational readiness
   • Promoting a culture of ownership, integrity, and operational excellence
3. Facility, Safety, and Systems Management The DC Critical Infrastructure Manager ensures that the physical facility and all mission-critical systems are maintained to the highest operational and safety standards.
   • Oversight of electrical, mechanical, cooling, and security systems
   • Minimizing facility-related outages and reducing mean time to repair (MTTR)
   • Ensuring strict compliance with safety protocols and procedures
   • Providing a secure and resilient environment for both personnel and client equipment
   • Coordinating with facility management teams and vendors to resolve infrastructure issues efficiently
4. Client Support and Service Fulfillment Client satisfaction is a core pillar of the role.
   • Managing site-level client fulfillment processes
   • Building and maintaining strong, trust-based client relationships
   • Rapidly addressing and resolving client concerns or escalations
   • Achieving high CSAT and Net Promoter Score (NPS) results
   • Ensuring fulfillment accuracy and timely resolution of client issues
5. Compliance, Risk, and Governance The role carries full accountability for regulatory, contractual, and internal compliance at the site level.
   • Ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements, standards, and internal policies
   • Supporting audits with a target of zero non‑compliances
   • Conducting regular risk assessments and implementing corrective actions
   • Maintaining operational integrity and minimizing exposure to operational, safety, and compliance risks
6. Technology, Innovation, and Continuous Improvement The DC Critical Infrastructure Manager is expected to champion innovation and continuous improvement, leveraging technology to enhance efficiency, resilience, and competitiveness.
   • Overseeing the deployment and maintenance of operational technologies
   • Driving adoption of best practices and new tools to improve performance
   • Improving operational efficiency through reduced energy consumption and faster response times
   • Evaluating ROI on technology investments and innovation initiatives
   • Ensuring the site remains aligned with evolving industry standards and best practices

Operating Network and Stakeholder Engagement

The role works closely with a broad network of internal and external stakeholders, including: Internal: Head of Operations Facility Management Teams Site Operations Team Client Support and Fulfillment Teams Governance and Compliance Program Management Office (PMO) External: Regulatory and government bodies Technology and infrastructure vendors Clients External auditors Strong stakeholder management, communication, and alignment are essential to success in this role.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Business Administration, Computing, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• 5–7 years of data center operations experience, with at least 3 years in a management role
• Proven experience operating within a 24/7 mission‑critical environment
• Preferred certifications include: ITIL, CCNA, CCNP CDCP or other data center certifications
• PEE, PME, or equivalent professional engineering credentials

Core Competencies and Skills

• Strong technical understanding of data center power, cooling, and security systems
• Proven leadership and team management capability
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong client‑centric mindset and service orientation
• High integrity, ethical standards, and accountability
• Analytical thinking with proactive problem‑solving skills
• Ability to adapt and perform in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Equal Opportunity Employer

Globe’s hiring process promotes equal opportunity to applicants, Any form of discrimination is not tolerated throughout the entire employee lifecycle, including the hiring process such as in posting vacancies, selecting, and interviewing applicants. Globe’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy Commitment can be accessed here

Make Your Passion Part of

Your Profession. Attracting the best and brightest Talents is pivotal to our success. If you are ready to share our purpose of Creating a Globe of

Good, explore opportunities with us. Globe Telecom, Inc. (Globe) is the leading Telecommunications company in the Philippines and the purveyor of the Filipino digital lifestyle. We provide cellular, broadband and mobile data services by focusing on enriching our content offerings amid customers' growing preference for multimedia platforms across multiple screens and devices.

We want to enrich lives through communications by simplifying technology, so that we bring customers closer to what matters most. Globe was also recognized as one of the Top companies to work for in Asia by Asia Corporate Excellence & Sustainability (ACES) Awards and Best Employer in the Telco category by Stevie’s

New York. Our principal shareholders are Ayala Corp. and Singtel, both industry leaders in their respective countries and in the region. We are also a member of Bridge Alliance, Asia Pacific's leading mobile alliance of 36 mobile carriers.

Purpose In everything we do, we treat people right to create a Globe of Good.

Vision We see a Philippines where families' dreams come true, businesses flourish, and the nation is admired. Mission

We create wonderful experiences for people to have choices, overcome challenges, and discover new ways to enjoy life.