Datacenter Operations Specialist

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Job Summary:

Data Center Project Manager

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end delivery of

  data center MEP infrastructure projects

  , including

  HVAC, electrical, BMS, fire safety

  , and

  IT infrastructure

  .
• Oversee

  greenfield and brownfield deployments

  , ensuring adherence to project timelines, cost, and quality benchmarks.
• Manage cross-functional teams, including consultants, vendors, contractors, and internal stakeholders for timely project execution.
• Develop

  project plans, schedules, budgets, and risk assessments

  ; ensure alignment with compliance and safety standards.
• Ensure projects meet or exceed

  Tier III and Tier IV standards

  , with

  >99.999% uptime

  design targets.
• Lead

  commissioning and handover

  phases, ensuring successful testing and transition to operations.
• Coordinate with global and domestic clients across telecom, banking, IT/ITES, and government sectors.
• Maintain strong documentation and reporting practices, including milestone tracking and quality control.
• Continuously drive

  process optimization, cost reduction

  , and

  energy efficiency improvements

  .

Required Qualifications:

• Diploma and

  Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

  (mandatory)
• Project Management Certification (

  PMP preferred

  )
• Specialized Data Center Certifications (e.g.,

  DCP, DCAD, DCOFM

  )

Desired Skills & Expertise:

• 15–20+ years of experience in

  data center MEP project execution

• Proven track record managing projects for hyperscale clients (e.g.,

  Airtel Nxtra, RJIO, Vodafone, Google, Facebook

  )
• Deep knowledge of

  electrical and HVAC systems

  ,

  BMS

  , fire protection, and

  renewable energy systems

• Strong leadership, vendor negotiation, and stakeholder communication skills
• Familiarity with

  ITIL, Lean Six Sigma, and sustainable energy systems

• Comfortable working under pressure and managing large-scale critical infrastructure projects

Preferred Achievements (Plus):

• Awards or recognitions in

  MEP Fit-out or Data Center Projects

• Demonstrated reduction in energy or commissioning timelines
• Experience delivering

  multiple MW-scale projects

  (20–25 MW+)

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Project delivery on time and within budget
• Uptime target compliance
• Energy savings achieved
• Reduction in commissioning time
• Vendor performance and contract adherence