Industry leading salary packages are not the primary focus of this role. Instead, we seek a General Manager, Operations | Data Centres to drive operational excellence and strategic growth within our expanding Data Centre portfolio.
About the Role
This is a mission-critical position responsible for ensuring high performance, security, and sustainability while supporting our ambitious growth plans in the Data Centre sector. Our increasing demand for high-availability, resilient, and energy-efficient Data Centre infrastructure makes this role vital in scaling operations, enhancing service delivery, and maintaining industry-leading uptime standards.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Growth
* Develop and execute a long-term strategy for Data Centre operations, aligning with business expansion goals.
* Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team, including data centre managers, engineers, and operational support staff across multiple locations.
* Drive capacity planning, expansion projects, and infrastructure upgrades to meet evolving market demands.
Operational Excellence & Critical Systems Management
* Oversee the end-to-end operations of multiple hyperscale Data Centres.
* Implement best practices for power, cooling, networking, and security to maintain world-class reliability.
* Standardise data centre operational processes across all locations to drive efficiency and consistency.
* Develop and manage multi-million-dollar budgets, ensuring cost-effectiveness and maximised ROI.
* Lead vendor and contract management, ensuring optimal service levels and strategic partnerships.
* Ensure full compliance with industry regulations and standards, including ISO 27001, Uptime Institute certifications, and local regulatory requirements.
Sustainability & Innovation
* Lead sustainability initiatives, promoting green data centre practices and driving carbon footprint reduction.
* Advocate for the adoption of next-generation cooling and power solutions, enhancing efficiency and reducing operational costs.
* Stay ahead of emerging trends in AI, automation, and edge computing to ensure competitive advantage.