Global Data Center Operations Lead – Facilities & Engineering

Alibaba Cloud; Fatih; On-site; TRY 4,410,000 - 7,349,000; Full time

Job summary

Alibaba Cloud is seeking an experienced Data Center Operations Lead to manage regional collocation facilities. You will supervise a team, coordinate with vendors, and drive Change Management programs for normal and emergency operations.

The role requires 5+ years in large-scale data center operations, deep mechanical/electrical/fire system knowledge, and willingness to travel internationally. English fluency is required; Turkish/Mandarin is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years of global large data center facility operation (10+MW) as a team leader.
• Deep knowledge of data center mechanical, electrical, fire systems and controls.
• Functional knowledge of cloud technologies and IT service delivery.
• Highly driven, self-managed with strong problem analysis.
• Knowledge of data center construction procedures.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally (25%–50%+).
• English proficiency required; Turkish or Mandarin Chinese is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Define data center operations with stakeholders and develop Change Management procedures, SOPs and EOPs for regional collocation DC facilities.
• Lead teams and consultants to implement data center operations in normal and emergency situations.
• Ensure vendors adhere to SLAs per contractual terms for collocation DCs.
• Provide construction administrative support to the project manager through schematic design to commissioning.
• Analyze energy efficient solutions to minimize power losses.
• Develop and review change management scripts (CMRs) for on-site activities.
• Travel to data center sites for engineering studies, energy audits, startup testing and commissioning.
• Provide electrical mission critical system review services to global teams and perform RCA for outages.
• Direct vendors and installation contractors and ensure quality of works on site.
• Respond to emergencies in Alibaba DCs with on-site support as needed.

Skills

Data center operations

Team leadership

Change management

Vendor management

Engineering knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical engineering

Job description

Alibaba Cloud is seeking an experienced Data Center Operations Lead to manage regional collocation facilities. You will supervise a team, coordinate with vendors, and drive Change Management programs for normal and emergency operations.

The role requires 5+ years in large-scale data center operations, deep mechanical/electrical/fire system knowledge, and willingness to travel internationally. English fluency is required; Turkish/Mandarin is a plus.