Data Center Site Manager
Job Summary
The Data Center Site Planning Manager oversees data center contract, vendor, and cost management while leading facility infrastructure projects. This role involves managing electrical and cabling documentation, capacity planning, and site security. The position requires a strategic approach to construction projects, audit compliance, and stakeholder proposal development.
Responsibilities
- Manage data center contracts, vendors, and facility costs.
- Oversee electrical and structured cabling design documentation.
- Lead data center expansion and construction projects.
- Manage capacity planning (power and HVAC) and physical security.
- Handle audit responses and site infrastructure strategy.
Required Skills
- Native Japanese proficiency
- Data center infrastructure experience
- ICT project management expertise
- Familiarity with TIA/ISO design standards
- Proficiency in ITIL/ITSM methodologies
Job Details
### Job Description
• Data Center Contract Management
• Vendor Management (Data Center Service Providers, Communications Cabling Contractors, and Other DCIM-Related Suppliers)
• Electrical Design Document Management for All Contracted Machine Rooms
• Structured Cabling System Design and Document Management for All Contracted Machine Rooms
• Data Center Cost Management (Monthly Invoice Processing/Report Creation)
• DC Facility-Related Work Change Management (HVAC, Electrical, and Communications)
• Capacity Management (Mainly Power and Air Conditioning Capacity Management in Collaboration with Outsourced Contractors)
• Physical Security and Access Management (Sole Management of MS4 Only, Mainly Reporting)
### Project Lead & Site Planning Responsibilities
• Lead and promote all Data Center-related projects across multiple roles and responsibilities
• Prepare Data Center project outlines for budgeting and stakeholder proposals
• Participate in commissioning or equivalent processes for Data Center expansion projects
• Negotiate contract renewals (new contracts)
• Infrastructure construction strategy consultation and proposals
• Managing and updating data center facility design and operational standards
• Responding to various audits (with the participation of Risk Management/QA, etc.)
• Colo-site external customer management (Pre-Sales/Delivery MGMT of vendor works)
• Managing external clients within the Colo environment (Pre-Sales/Vendor Work Delivery Management)
### Job Requirements
• Native-level Japanese (and sufficient English reading and writing to translate documents for team use)
• Deep data center operations experience (19' racks and the surrounding environment)
• Experience participating in at least one ICT infrastructure construction project (New construction, expansion, or retirement)
• General/basic understanding of communications infrastructure or corporate networks
• Familiarity with data center infrastructure design standards (ANSI/TIA-942, ANSI/TIA-568, ISO/IEC 11801-5) or experience in RFP writing/consulting
• Experience in key positions in numerous data center and office ICT infrastructure construction projects
• Experience in project budgeting for large-scale cabling system construction
• Basic understanding of ITIL or ITSM methodologies
• Strong supply chain management and communication skills