Data Center Facilities Operations Manager

Zong Business Solutions; Lahore; On-site; PKR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Zong Business Solutions is seeking an experienced Data Center Facilities Operations professional to manage core location equipment (Power, Cooling, Environmental systems) and ensure SLA compliance for network availability across the region. You will lead maintenance planning, monitor performance, oversee vendor contracts, and drive cost efficiency while maintaining safety and reliability.

A minimum of four years’ DC operations experience and relevant certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Engineering (Electrical/Power/Electronics) required.
• DC certifications (CDCP/CDCS/CDFOM) are a plus.
• 4+ years in Data Center facilities operations & planning.

Responsibilities

• Maintain uninterrupted operations of core location facilities equipment per SLA and ensure 24/7 support.
• Prepare preventive maintenance schedules for all equipment and implement for continuous operations.
• Monitor DC performance metrics and optimize asset utilization and maintenance costs.
• Vendor management and SLA contract oversight, invoices verification and penalties for SLA violations.
• Review operation and reliability of assets to minimize downtime and identify cost reductions.
• Inventory management of critical spares for day-to-day emergencies.
• Prepare reports and analyses for energy cost optimization and equipment operation.
• Ensure teams are trained, equipped, and motivated to deliver safe, high-quality service.
• Audit power, cooling and environmental equipment and engage vendors for abnormalities.
• Assist Data Center planning, BOQ, drawings, budgeting, site supervision and handover.
• Support vendor evaluations, SLAs review and performance monitoring.
• Security and access management at regional core locations with gate passes and incident reporting.

Skills

Power, Cooling & Env. infra

Vendor & Operator management

Leadership & communication

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical/Power/Electronics

CDCP/CDCS/CDFOM certifications (add-on)

Job description

Zong Business Solutions is seeking an experienced Data Center Facilities Operations professional to manage core location equipment (Power, Cooling, Environmental systems) and ensure SLA compliance for network availability across the region. You will lead maintenance planning, monitor performance, oversee vendor contracts, and drive cost efficiency while maintaining safety and reliability.

A minimum of four years’ DC operations experience and relevant certifications are preferred.