General Manager Operations

4 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia APAC FM Full time

This range is provided by APAC FM. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

A$280,000.00/yr - A$350,000.00/yr

Direct message the job poster from APAC FM

About the Role:

A global organisation is seeking a General Manager, Operations | Data Centres to drive operational excellence and strategic growth within its expanding Data Centre portfolio. This is a mission-critical role responsible for ensuring high performance, security, and sustainability while supporting the company's ambitious growth plans in the Data Centre sector which include 'Owner/Operate model'.

With increasing demand for high-availability, resilient, and energy-efficient Data Centre infrastructure, this role is vital in scaling operations, enhancing service delivery, and maintaining industry-leading uptime standards.

What's in it for you:
  • Senior, Key leadership to take accountability for the entire Data Centre Operations.
  • Work for a global company who have an industry leading reputation and work with some of the most influential companies in the world today as close clients.
  • Dictate the success of the clients exciting entry into the Hyperscale, Owner/Operate Data Centre model.
  • Work with one of the best senior leadership management teams within the industry who have over 70 years tenure within the clients business between only 4 people - Execute experts
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.
Qualifications & Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or a related field.
  • 10+ years of experience in large-scale Data Centre operations, with proven leadership in managing mission-critical environments.
  • Expertise in high-density computing environments, hybrid cloud solutions, and colocation services.
  • Deep understanding of critical infrastructure systems, including UPS, generators, and HVAC.

Apply Now:

If you're a dynamic leader ready to take on a mission-critical role in a fast-growing Data Centre environment, we'd love to hear from you Get in touch for a confidential discussion on grant.townsend@apacfm.com

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management, Design, and Engineering

Industries

Operations Consulting

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