Critical Infrastructure Assurance Manager (STT GDC Philippines)

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The Critical Infrastructure Assurance Manager is a specialized leadership role responsible for validating and certifying that newly constructed or upgraded data centers are fully commissioned, resilient, and operationally ready before handover to live operations. Reporting to the Head of Regional Operations, the position oversees design validation, commissioning audits (Cx Levels 1–5 and IST), operational readiness assessments, defect management, compliance, and risk mitigation across critical power, cooling, security, and monitoring systems. The role serves as the bridge between engineering/construction teams and operations, ensuring infrastructure is built according to design intent and capable of supporting continuous 24/7 mission-critical services. In addition, the position is structured as a dual-role function that can assume full responsibility as a Data Center Site Operations Manager when required, leading daily site operations, client fulfillment, maintenance programs, team development, and uptime performance. The ideal candidate possesses strong expertise in data center engineering, commissioning, AI/high-density infrastructure, capacity planning, and critical facility operations, combined with proven leadership, compliance management, and customer-focused operational excellence. Summary of Scope of Work The Critical Infrastructure Assurance Manager is responsible for ensuring that all newly constructed or upgraded data center sites are thoroughly validated, tested, and fully prepared to transition into live operations. The role exists to bridge the gap between construction/engineering handovers and day-to-day operations by verifying that all engineering designs are correctly executed, installed equipment meets strict standards, and systems are completely resilient. Reporting directly to the Head of Regional Operations, this highly specialized position ensures that the facility’s power, cooling, and security infrastructure are built to design intent and can support continuous 24/7 operations without risk. The primary objectives are to minimize day-one operational risks, audit engineering validation processes (such as Commissioning Levels 1-5), and officially certify that the data center is "Ready to Operate." Dual-Role Alignment: In addition to specialized engineering validation, this position is explicitly structured to dual-align with site operations leadership. As organizational needs arise, the job holder will step in to act as a full-time DC Site Operations Manager. In this capacity, they will directly assume full ownership of day-to-day site operations, team leadership, client fulfillment, and facility uptime management for an assigned data center asset. Professional Background and Experience Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Information Technology, Business Administration, Computing, or a related technical field.

At least 5–7 years in data center engineering, commissioning, or critical facilities infrastructure, with a minimum of 3 years in a management or supervisory role within a 24/7 mission-critical facility environment. High Density Infrastructure: Experience in handling High density /AI design, capacity planning and solution and provisioning. Professional Qualifications & Training Certifications: Professional Electrical Engineer (PEE) or Professional Mechanical Engineer (PME) designation is preferred. Relevant data center management or technical certifications such as CDCP, ITIL, CCNA, or CCNP are distinct advantages. Knowledge and Skills Technical Validation: Deep knowledge of testing and commissioning methodologies (Levels 1 through 5) for data center infrastructure, including MV/LV electrical distribution, UPS,