Datacenter Operations Specialist

Job Title: Data Center Project Manager

Location: Kolkata/Noida

Department: Data Center Operations / Engineering

Reports To: Head Infrastructure Projects / Director Engineering

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly experienced Data Center Project Manager with proven expertise in MEP fit-out planning, greenfield & brownfield build-outs, hyperscale and colocation data center design and delivery. The ideal candidate will have strong project management capabilities across the entire project lifecycle from initiation to commissioning with an emphasis on Tier III & IV design standards, uptime, energy efficiency, and seamless stakeholder coordination.

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 Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering (mandatory)
• Project Management Certification (PMP preferred)
• Specialized Data Center Certifications (e.g., DCP, DCAD, DCOFM)

Desired Skills & Expertise:

• 1520+ 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 (2025 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