Senior Data Center Operations Engineer

Tencent; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Tencent is seeking a Senior Oversea Data Center Program Lead to shape and execute our overseas IDC strategy. You will oversee local management, IT operations, asset control, and safety across multiple sites, ensuring efficient, secure operations and strategic vendor partnerships.

The role requires 5+ years in data center infra or networking, familiarity with IDC architectures, and strong ITIL/PMP credentials. Frequent overseas travel and hands-on project leadership are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above with 5+ years in data center infra or networking.
• Familiar with IDC infrastructure architectures and equipment; overseas operator knowledge a plus.
• Knowledge of data center servers and networking gear; IT hardware fundamentals.
• Strong operations service management skills; ITIL preferred.
• Excellent communication and project management; PMP preferred.
• Steady, meticulous, and willing to travel overseas as needed.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to Tencent’s overseas data center strategy and oversee local management of overseas data centers.
• Manage IT operations for overseas data centers, including maintenance, relocation, decommissioning, asset mgmt, safety, and service management.
• Manage relationships with overseas data center and network operators; build secure, reliable partnerships.
• Oversee and evaluate on-site operations outsourcing partners and teams.
• Drive development of the overseas IDC ecosystem.
• Ensure quality, efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and security.
• Travel overseas as required for project construction or operations.

Skills

IDC infrastructure

ITIL concepts

PMP

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

1）Contribute to Tencent’s overseas data center strategy in line with company and departmental objectives; oversee local management of overseas data centers, including site selection, construction, and operations to ensure quality, efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and security.

2）Manage IT operations for overseas data centers, including IT maintenance, relocation, decommissioning, warehousing, asset management, operational safety, and service management, while building and maintaining relevant processes and documentation; support IDC-related compliance certifications.

3）Manage relationships with overseas data center and network operators, building strong partnerships to ensure secure and reliable operations.

4）Oversee and evaluate on-site operations outsourcing partners and teams.

5）Drive the development of the overseas IDC ecosystem.

Requirements:

1）Bachelor’s degree or above, with 5+ years of experience in data center infrastructure or networking.

2）Familiar with IDC infrastructure architecture and mainstream infrastructure systems/equipment; knowledge of overseas operator internal operation mechanisms. CDCP certification and familiarity with overseas IDC or network ecosystem resources are a plus.

3）Knowledge of mainstream data center servers and networking equipment; understanding of IT hardware fundamentals, internet interconnection technologies, and overseas operator collaboration models. Broad relevant experience preferred.

4）Strong operational service management skills, with knowledge of mainstream IT management frameworks. ITIL certification preferred.

5）Strong communication, project management, and coordination skills, with hands‑on experience in overseas IDC project management. PMP certification preferred.

6）Steady and composed personality, meticulous yet bold in execution; strong sense of responsibility, high learning agility, and strong team spirit.

7）Able to travel overseas as required for project construction or operational needs; must demonstrate strong stress resilience and self-adjustment a