Chief Operating Officer Data Centre

Gough Recruitment (Hong Kong) Pty Limited; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading data centre developer based in Singapore is seeking an experienced Chief Operating Officer to spearhead internal operations and enhance construction and engineering efficiency. The ideal candidate will possess over 12 years of experience in data centre operations and have a strong educational background in MEP Engineering or a related field. This role is pivotal as the company expands its presence across Southeast Asia, with a salary budget of 23k - 28k SGD per month, plus bonuses and benefits.

Benefits

Bonus

Health insurance

Travel allowance

Qualifications

• 12+ years successful multi-site data-centre operations leadership.
• Mix of new-build and renovation data centre construction projects delivered on time & within budget.
• Certifications in data center management or IT infrastructure are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead internal operations and drive Construction and Engineering efficiency for data centre projects.
• Manage complex infrastructure environments and oversee significant budgets.
• Provide strategic vision and lead teams as the company expands its data centre network.

Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Strong technical understanding of data center components

Entrepreneurial, creative, forward-thinking mindset

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in MEP Engineering or Building Services

Job description

Job Overview

Our client is a Data Centre Developer & Operator seeking an experienced Chief Operating Officer to lead internal operations and drive Construction and Engineering efficiency.

The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in managing complex infrastructure environments and overseeing significant budgets. This role requires strategic vision and the ability to drive teams as the company expands its data centre network across Southeast Asia.

Responsibilities

• Lead internal operations and drive Construction and Engineering efficiency for data centre projects.
• Manage complex infrastructure environments and oversee significant budgets.
• Provide strategic vision and lead teams as the company expands its data centre network across Southeast Asia.

Qualifications

• 12+ years successful multi-site data-centre operations leadership
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in MEP Engineering, Building Services or a related field
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to finding and implementing solutions.
• Strong technical understanding of data center components, including electrical power, HVAC systems, AI-centric environments, Direct Liquid Cooling, and IT infrastructure
• Mix of new-build and renovation data centre construction projects delivered on time & within budget
• Deep MEP expertise & hyperscale standards
• Entrepreneurial, creative, forward-thinking mindset
• Certifications in data center management, facilities management, or IT infrastructure are advantageous

Salary budget: 23k - 28k SGD PM x 13 + bonus + health insurance + travel allowance etc