APAC Data Centre Operations Lead

K2 STRATEGIC; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

K2 STRATEGIC in Singapore seeks a senior facilities operations leader to serve as backup to the Head of Facilities Operations. You will govern day-to-day reliability and engineering integrity of data centre infrastructure across multiple APAC sites.

The role oversees MEP systems, precision cooling, power distribution, BMS/EPMS, cleanroom and air quality, with a focus on uptime, SLA/KPI compliance, and operational excellence. You will drive safety, change control, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years in facilities operations, maintenance management, or critical environment operations
• Experience managing critical MEP infrastructure in live data centre environments
• Strong knowledge of data centre infrastructure and IT service management frameworks

Responsibilities

• Act as deputy to the Head of Facilities Operations and provide leadership across APAC sites
• Oversee critical MEP systems, including power, cooling, BMS/EPMS, and fire protection
• Maintain 24/7 operational readiness and support escalation management
• Monitor site performance, uptime, and service delivery metrics
• Lead response and resolution for critical facilities incidents
• Manage facilities vendors, contractors, and service providers across APAC
• Communicate maintenance activities and operational updates to stakeholders
• Support operational planning, budgeting, and investment decisions

Skills

Leadership

Operational governance

Vendor management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or Facilities Management

CDCP/CDCE/CDCEP certification

Tools

BMS/EPMS

ITIL

Job description

K2 STRATEGIC in Singapore seeks a senior facilities operations leader to serve as backup to the Head of Facilities Operations. You will govern day-to-day reliability and engineering integrity of data centre infrastructure across multiple APAC sites.

The role oversees MEP systems, precision cooling, power distribution, BMS/EPMS, cleanroom and air quality, with a focus on uptime, SLA/KPI compliance, and operational excellence. You will drive safety, change control, and continuous improvement.