Senior Director, Infrastructure Operations & Maintenance

Digital Edge DC; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading data center platform company is seeking a Senior Director for Infrastructure Operations & Maintenance in Singapore. This role oversees critical infrastructure maintenance strategies, ensuring data centers remain resilient and efficient. Applicants should have over 15 years of experience in MEP systems, live upgrades, and proven leadership in multi-site portfolios. The role requires strategic thinking, financial acumen, and the ability to bridge operations and finance. Join us and shape the future of energy-efficient data centers across Asia.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of relevant experience in data center MEP systems.
• Experience in live DC upgrades and expansions.
• Proven leadership across multi-site portfolios in enterprise/colo data centers.

Responsibilities

• Own regional frameworks for Electrical, Mechanical, Fire Protection, Controls, and BMS.
• Approve MOPs, sequencing, risk mitigation, and redundancy strategies.
• Sponsor energy-efficiency initiatives aligned with ESG goals.

Skills

Deep MEP technical authority

Calm, methodical leadership in live environments

Strong financial and commercial acumen

Ability to bridge Operations, Projects, and Finance

Agile problem-solver

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (PE preferred)

Formal training in project, asset, or energy management

Job description

Who we are

Digital Edge DC (Digital Edge) is an emerging data center platform company, established to transform digital infrastructure in Asia. We seek to build the foundation for the world’s digital future, helping organizations to grow sustainably and empowering the populations they serve.

Through building and operating state-of-the-art, energy-efficient data centers rich with connectivity options, we aim to bring new colocation and interconnect options to the Asian market, making infrastructure deployment in the region easy, efficient and economical. Backed by Stonepeak, a leading alternative investment firm specializing in infrastructure and real assets, Digital Edge has in excess of US$1 billion in committed capital.

Founded in late 2020 the company has grown rapidly across multiple markets in the region, and this role is an exciting opportunity to join the team as we further expand our footprint across Asia.

Our values

• Responsibility: We take ownership of our actions and outcomes.
• Innovation: We embrace change and create bold solutions.
• Strive: We show grit, resilience and relentless drive.
• Excellence: We pursue the highest standards in all we do.
• Respect: We act with integrity and treat others with dignity.

What We Need

The Senior Director, Infrastructure Operations & Maintenance is the regional authority for:

• Critical infrastructure maintenance strategy
• Live data center MEP upgrades, expansions, and refurbishments
• Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) and energy performance
• Maintenance CapEx and OpEx planning and governance
• Change Advisory Board (CAB) and incident management oversight

This role ensures our operating data centers remain resilient, efficient, and upgradeable while live, balancing operational risk, lifecycle cost, and long‑term asset value.

You will provide technical leadership, governance discipline, and financial stewardship across multiple countries and report to the VP, Infrastructure Operations.

Key Responsibilities

Regional Maintenance Strategy

• Own regional frameworks for Electrical, Mechanical, Fire Protection, Controls, and BMS
• Define maintenance standards, frequencies, and risk‑based strategies
• Drive alignment across uptime, compliance, and cost efficiency

Live Data Center MEP Upgrades (Key Differentiator)

• Regional authority for live‑site MEP upgrades, expansions, and replacements
• Approve MOPs, sequencing, risk mitigation, and redundancy strategies
• Ensure zero‑impact execution with Operations, Projects, and Vendors

Change, Incident & Operational Risk Governance

• Executive oversight of CAB and high‑risk maintenance activities
• Escalation point for major incidents, near‑misses, and recurring failures
• Enforce strong RCA discipline and systemic risk elimination

PUE & Energy Performance

• Own PUE methodology, reporting, and governance
• Lead cooling optimization, electrical loss reduction, and automation enhancements
• Sponsor energy‑efficiency initiatives aligned with ESG goals

Maintenance CapEx & OpEx Ownership

• Govern regional CapEx and OpEx for critical infrastructure assets
• Lead lifecycle planning and refurbishment vs. replacement decisions
• Track budgets, cost drivers, and long‑term financial exposure
• Partner with Finance and Country Ops for transparency and discipline

Asset Lifecycle & Reliability Engineering

• Define lifecycle strategies using RCM principles
• Make decisions informed by condition assessments, failure data, and risk analysis

Vendor & OEM Governance

• Own regional vendor strategy for maintenance, upgrades, and OEMs
• Govern SLAs, performance, and commercial accountability

Compliance & ESG Enablement

• Sponsor ISO/SS 50001, Green Mark, and other certifications
• Ensure maintenance and upgrade programs support ESG and regulatory compliance

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (PE preferred)
• Formal training in project, asset, or energy management (advantageous)

15+ years of relevant experience in:

• Data center MEP systems
• Live DC upgrades and expansions
• Critical facilities operations or construction
• Proven leadership across multi‑site portfolios and enterprise/colo data centers
• Strong experience in CapEx/OpEx ownership and high‑risk live environments

Core Strengths

• Deep MEP technical authority
• Calm, methodical leadership in live environments
• Strong financial and commercial acumen
• High credibility with operators, engineers, and executives
• Ability to bridge Operations, Projects, and Finance
• English fluency; Mandarin or other Asian languages a plus

Traits

• Strategic thinker with strong execution discipline
• Excellent communicator and influencer
• Agile problem‑solver with resilience and drive
• Capable of building governance, structure, and high‑performance teams

Join us at Digital Edge and help shape the next generation of resilient, energy‑efficient data centers across Asia.