2 Operational Readiness jobs in Kuwait
Senior Manager – Data Center Facility Management & Operations
Kuwait City, Al Kuwayt
Swire Shipping
Posted 5 days ago
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Job Description
We are looking for Senior Manager – Data Center Facility Management & Operations to drive the full lifecycle of our new data center—from design and construction to commissioning, and through to mission-critical live operations. Serve as the owner's representative during the build phase, embedding operational excellence into design. Post-handover, ensure the seamless daily management of all facility systems to maintain uptime, safety, and global compliance.
Core Responsibilities
- Lead the SPV and data center business plan, achieving alignment with corporate strategy while driving cost-efficiency and regulatory compliance.
- Promote operational excellence through continuous improvement initiatives and performance benchmarking.
- Ensure flawless daily operation of power, cooling, fire suppression, environmental controls, and security systems.
- Maintain 100% uptime, meet SLAs, and uphold HSE (Health, Safety & Environmental) best practices.
- Advocate for operational considerations during design and construction, reviewing technical specifications for maintainability and safety.
- Lead commissioning, acceptance testing, and handover processes against performance benchmarks.
- Act as a trusted liaison with clients, consultants, contractors, and internal leadership.
- Manage escalations proactively, validate operational reports, and drive service excellence.
- Oversee vendor and contractor performance, ensuring contractual compliance during upgrades, retrofits, and procurement.
- Optimize manpower and technical resources for cost-effective, high-quality service delivery.
- Implement process enhancements to boost reliability, efficiency, and sustainability.
- Lead risk assessments, business continuity planning, and audits, while aligning operations with international standards.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Facilities Management, or related field (Master’s preferred).
- Data center certifications such as CDCMP, CDCP, CDCS, Uptime Institute Tier Specialist, or equivalent are highly valued.
- 12+ years in data center operations or critical facilities management, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership capacity.
- Proven expertise in managing mission-critical infrastructure to meet stringent SLA targets.
- Strong vendor management, contract negotiation, stakeholder engagement, and financial planning skills.
- Deep understanding of industry standards such as ISO 27001, ASHRAE, Uptime Institute, and familiarity with preventive maintenance and TCO‑driven practices.
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Senior Manager – Data Center Facility Management & Operations
Kuwait City, Al Kuwayt
Swire Shipping
Posted 5 days ago
Job Viewed
Job Description
We are looking for Senior Manager – Data Center Facility Management & Operations to drive the full lifecycle of our new data center—from design and construction to commissioning, and through to mission-critical live operations. Serve as the owner's representative during the build phase, embedding operational excellence into design. Post-handover, ensure the seamless daily management of all facility systems to maintain uptime, safety, and global compliance. Core Responsibilities Lead the SPV and data center business plan, achieving alignment with corporate strategy while driving cost-efficiency and regulatory compliance. Promote operational excellence through continuous improvement initiatives and performance benchmarking. Ensure flawless daily operation of power, cooling, fire suppression, environmental controls, and security systems. Maintain 100% uptime, meet SLAs, and uphold HSE (Health, Safety & Environmental) best practices. Advocate for operational considerations during design and construction, reviewing technical specifications for maintainability and safety. Lead commissioning, acceptance testing, and handover processes against performance benchmarks. Act as a trusted liaison with clients, consultants, contractors, and internal leadership. Manage escalations proactively, validate operational reports, and drive service excellence. Oversee vendor and contractor performance, ensuring contractual compliance during upgrades, retrofits, and procurement. Optimize manpower and technical resources for cost-effective, high-quality service delivery. Implement process enhancements to boost reliability, efficiency, and sustainability. Lead risk assessments, business continuity planning, and audits, while aligning operations with international standards. Qualifications & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Facilities Management, or related field (Master’s preferred). Data center certifications such as CDCMP, CDCP, CDCS, Uptime Institute Tier Specialist, or equivalent are highly valued. 12+ years in data center operations or critical facilities management, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership capacity. Proven expertise in managing mission-critical infrastructure to meet stringent SLA targets. Strong vendor management, contract negotiation, stakeholder engagement, and financial planning skills. Deep understanding of industry standards such as ISO 27001, ASHRAE, Uptime Institute, and familiarity with preventive maintenance and TCO‑driven practices.
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