Data Center Site Manager

Meta; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech company in Singapore is seeking a Data Center Site Manager to lead operational and engineering efforts within its data center. This role includes driving analytics and continuous improvement while leading a high-performing team. Candidates should hold a BS in Engineering and possess over 15 years of experience in engineering or operations. Excellent leadership, problem-solving skills, and effective communication are essential. The position is full-time and demands a commitment to innovation in technology.

Benefits

Benefits package

Qualifications

• 15+ years of engineering or operations experience, preferably at a VP or Director level.
• Adept at analytics and lean methodologies for data assessment.
• Experience in public representations and media communication.

Responsibilities

• Deliver world-class data center infrastructure.
• Build and lead a high-performing engineering operations team.
• Drive continuous improvement in engineering and operational performance.
• Assume crisis management roles during major incidents.

Skills

Problem-solving

Leadership

Data-driven strategies

Technical expertise

Effective communication

Education

BS in Engineering or related Computer Science/IT Management

Job description

Meta is seeking a Data Center Site Manager to provide exceptional engineering, operations, and people leadership at our data center. Our data centers are the foundation upon which our rapidly‑growing, mission‑critical infrastructure operates and our innovative services are delivered. As Site Manager, you will be a key leader in the global Data Center Site Operations team, accountable for ensuring the infrastructure at our data center meets the current and future needs of Meta and our global community.

You will drive engineering, analytics, and operations to ensure successful delivery and performance of our data center production infrastructure. You will adopt and contribute to global best practices, champion innovation that yields meaningful improvements to our operations, platforms, and tools, and deliver quantifiable improvements in performance, efficiency, quality, scalability, and/or resiliency. You will build and support a high‑performing team, developing the next generation of technologists and people leaders.

Data Center Site Manager Responsibilities

• Deliver world‑class data center infrastructure to Meta and our global community, working with teams at your data center site and across the globe
• Become a technical expert in Meta’s infrastructure, including platforms, tools, systems, architecture, workflows, and performance
• Build and lead a world‑class engineering operations team, delivering insights, solutions, practices, and tools to efficiently and proactively manage a hyperscale server footprint
• Analyze and drive continuous improvement in the engineering and operational performance of our data centers
• Employ data analytics to identify inefficiencies, opportunities, exceptions, and correlations in a complex, highly‑interconnected, technical environment. Enable rapid and effective problem solving along with proactive identification and mitigation of risks and issues
• Build quality assurance, continuous improvement, safety, security, and data protection processes into standard practices
• Lead the adoption of new technologies at scale and drive innovation that meaningfully improves tooling, workflows, and technologies
• Develop and lead a high‑performing team with capabilities to support ongoing business and operational needs
• Build cross‑functional relationships to influence engineering and operations across Meta, to improve performance of our global data center fleet
• Assume the role of crisis manager during large‑scale, site‑wide, and region‑wide production impacting events, serving as the primary point of contact. This requires working cross‑functionally to scope problems, mitigate risks, effect fixes, and communicate the nature, status, and resolution plan for incidents
• Represent Meta in community and public forums, coordinating with the Community Development Team

Minimum Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or related Computer Science/IT Management
• 15+ years of engineering or operations experience, preferably in a mature engineering or operations environment, at a VP or Director level
• Aptitude for problem‑solving with advanced knowledge of analytics and lean methodologies to assess opportunities and challenges, develop data‑driven strategies, and drive meaningful global impact
• Ability to influence effectively, working on cross‑functional teams to advance the needs of the company and adapting teams to meet these needs
• Demonstrated leadership, strategic thinking, organization and business‑planning abilities
• Passionate technologist, leveraging technical, operations and engineering expertise to build strategy
• Ability and desire to work in a fast‑paced, hands‑on environment. Technical depth, strategic thinking, and proven business acumen are essential in this role. You are well‑versed in current data center infrastructure technology trends, lean, analytics‑driven operations and business leadership concepts
• Proficient communication skills using English as the primary business language, with experience communicating internally across disciplines and organizations at all levels, and externally at public events, to public representatives and the media
• Ability to travel up to 30% required

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience of data center operations management in Singapore, and across the broader APAC region
• Demonstrated local, legal, and regulatory knowledge in Singapore

About Meta

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.

Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Technology, Information and Internet