Data Center Project Manager (Deployment) / Operations Manager

Salary: $6,000 – $9,000 per month

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Data Center Project Manager to lead the deployment and commissioning of a large-scale AI data center facility, transitioning into a permanent Operations Manager role upon go-live. This role spans the full project lifecycle — from vendor coordination and technical testing during deployment, to steady-state cluster operations, incident management, and security compliance thereafter.

Key Responsibilities

· Oversee coordination with physical infrastructure vendors (containment, racking, cabling, power distribution) and hardware installation teams to ensure site readiness.

· Lead execution of technical deployment scope, including Out-of-Band (OOB) network setup, switch configuration, and automated OS provisioning.

· Supervise deployment of Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) systems for server control, network isolation, and telemetry collection.

· Direct a multi-phase technical testing and validation roadmap, including hardware diagnostics, network/topology checks, performance benchmarking, and burn-in/acceptance testing.

· Coordinate with stakeholders and project teams to track milestones and manage project risk.

· Manage facility operational handover and acceptance documentation post-deployment.

· Direct on-site technicians on daily work orders (reboots, cabling, component swaps, troubleshooting) within SLA timelines.

· Monitor fleet health telemetry and utilize DCIM/monitoring tools to support predictive maintenance.

· Lead incident response, root-cause analysis, and change management processes.

· Enforce asset security protocols, inventory audits, and site access compliance.

Qualifications & Experience

· Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Network Architecture, Data Center Management, or equivalent experience.

· PMP / PRINCE2 or ITIL v4 certification preferred.

· 7+ years of experience in data center deployment, high-performance computing (HPC), or hyperscale AI cluster management.

· Proven track record leading GPU cluster deployments, liquid-cooled server racks, or high-density power architectures.

· Experience with high-speed network fabrics (InfiniBand, Ethernet, RoCEv2, BGP, VXLAN).

· Familiarity with DCIM software and Linux diagnostic tools.

· Hands-on experience with work order management platforms and inventory auditing procedures.

· Strong stakeholder management skills across client leadership, construction teams, and subcontractors.

Work Location

You will be based in Johor Bahru, within the Iskandar Puteri area.