Join DayOne – Shaping the Future of Data Infrastructure
DayOne is a global leader in the development and operation of high-performance data centers. As one of the fastest-growing companies in the industry, we’ve built a robust presence across Asia and Europe — and we’re just getting started.
As we expand into new international markets, we’re looking for talented, driven individuals to join us on this exciting journey. This is more than a job — it’s an opportunity to be a key contributor to our dynamic team and help shape the future of global data infrastructure.
If you're passionate about innovation, technology, and growth, we invite you to be part of DayOne’s next chapter.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic Leadership & Reporting
Provide strategic leadership for all data centre operations within the Malaysia subregion, including maintenance standards, costmodelling, and strategic reviews.
Provide detailed reports to the APAC Regional Data Centre Operations Director, covering operational performance, project updates, and risk assessments.
Review and manage Malaysia-specific OperationalCapExandOpExbudgets to ensure financial efficiency.
Participate in and lead subregional change management initiatives to support organizational growth.
Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all operational matters in Malaysia, driving sustainability andefficiency
People Management & Governance
Directly manage and lead the Malaysia-based on-site leadership team, including Campus Operations Directors and Managers.
Ensure all campus teamscomply withglobal data centre operation methodologies, standards, and policies.
Build and onboard the on-site teams for new Malaysia sites, ensuring proper training and smooth handovers.
Drive a culture of operational excellence and consistency across all Malaysia campuses.
Operational Excellence & Mobilization
Lead the subregional operations team during the start-up and transition phases of new data centres.
Manage activities necessary for the transition of new facilities to on-site teams, including testing, commissioning, and site mobilization.
Maintain rigorous communication and collaboration during all phases of new builds to ensure alignment between construction and operations.
Identifyand mitigate construction activities that couldimpactlive data centre operations.
Oversee site acceptance through turnover walks and coordinate with stakeholders during testing and commissioning phases.
Compliance, Risk & Quality Control
Ensure all operational documentation in Malaysiaremainscurrent andcomplies withthe company’s global standards and procedures.
Support internal and external audits tomaintaintechnical certifications, including TIA-942, Uptime, ISO 50001, ISO 14001, and LEED.
Lead capacity management and support comprehensive risk assessments across all regional operations.
Monitor operational performance data and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), preparing benchmarks across Malaysia sites toidentifyand implement improvements.
Coordinate with customers to ensure smooth onboarding and alignment of all service-level requirements (SLAs).
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS:
Education Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services, Facilities Management, or a related field.
Experience Minimum 15 years of relevant work experience, with at least 10 years in a data centre environment.
Leadership Proventrack recordin strategic leadership for subregional or regional operations, including policy development and team management.
Technical Expertise Strongexpertisein building services, data centre critical infrastructure, and facility management tools.
Management Skills Strong knowledge of risk management, problem management, change management, and capacity management.
Project & Vendor Oversight Experience in project management, program management, contract management, and vendor management.
Safety & Compliance Background in environmental, health, and safety (EHS) management and technical audit complianceis a plus.
DayOne is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
If you're ready to grow with one of the fastest-moving companies in the data center industry, apply now and be part of our global journey.
DayOne is a data center pioneer that develops and operates next-gen digital infrastructure for industry leaders who demand reliable, cost-effective and quickly scalable solutions.
Our cutting-edge facilities empower hyperscalers and large enterprises to achieve rapid deployment and enhance connectivity, driving transformative engagement and innovation as we shape the future of industries. DayOne's data centers are located across key markets, including Singapore, Johor (Malaysia), Batam (Indonesia), Greater Bangkok, Hong Kong SAR, Tokyo, and beyond.
Headquartered in Singapore, DayOne’s leadership team draws on over two decades of industry experience and a track record of building Asia's largest data center business. With DayOne, they have created the SIJORI (Singapore, Johor, and Riau Islands) market as a global data center hub.
As demand for strategically located and customized data centers rises, DayOne's entrepreneurial spirit, customer-first strategy, deep local partnerships, and agile executional capabilities uniquely position us to power the growth ambitions of leading hyperscalers and large enterprises around the world.
