You lead facility management (FM) teams and serve as the technical lead on Data Centre (DC) facilities, providing coaching and guidance to FM Teams on professional matters.

Manager (Data Centre Facilities)
MINDEF
Permanent
Closing on 09 May 2025
What the role is
What you will be working on
- Partner with IT Operations leadership to manage and monitor morale, discipline and work hygiene of FM teams
- Plan operational tasks for the FM and security teams related to maintenance, capacity planning and logistical sustenance
- Assist in projects for the data centres and sustainability initiatives and ensuring compliance to operational standards
- Communicate with various stakeholders to ensure overall mission outcomes are achieved
- Create and maintain facility-level documentation and innovate solutions for DC operations
- Lead FM teams in planning and executing emergency response plans for FM-related incidents
Challenge(s)
- Being able to deliver and ensure the FM staff respond to faults anytime
- Ensuring facility availability in a 24/7 environment
- Managing shift work requirements
What we are looking for
- Education in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
- At least 5 years of experience is preferred
- Relevant DC-related certifications such as CDCP, CDFOM
- Being familiar with DC industry standards (e.g. TIA-942, Uptime Institute Data Centre Certification, ASHRAE requirements etc.
- Familiarity with IT hardware specifications and computer racking requirements for DC space and power planning
Appointment will be commensurate with your experience.
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
About MINDEF
The mission of MINDEF and the Singapore Armed Forces is to enhance Singapore's peace and security through deterrence and diplomacy, and should these fail, to secure a swift and decisive victory over the aggressor.
The Defence Executive Officer (DXO) scheme is the non-uniformed career scheme of MINDEF that offers myriad opportunities in various job functions, such as corporate communications, cyber security, data analytics and visualisation, defence policy, finance, HR, psychology, and more. Embodying the same level of commitment towards defence, DXOs work together with their military counterparts to contribute to MINDEF/SAF’s mission and ensure Singapore's security and stability. United by this common cause, our lines of defence complement each other to secure the prosperity and progress of our nation.