Data Center Senior Manager (BMS&ELV)
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Date posted
October 25, 2026
Hiring location
Dubai
Career level
Senior Manager
Qualification
Bachelor Degree in Electrical Electronics Industrial Process Engineering or Related Field
Experience
12 - 15 Years
Quantity
1 person
Gender
Any
Description
Lead Building Management Systems and Extra Low Voltage design for hyperscale and enterprise data-centre developments. The role covers technical direction from concept design through construction support, commissioning and handover, with responsibility for system integration, design standards and multidisciplinary coordination.
Key Responsibilities
- Own BMS controls strategy, control philosophy, system architecture, design basis and specifications.
- Lead ELV design and coordinate interfaces with wider building and data-centre systems.
- Oversee HVAC automation, power monitoring, DCIM integration, structured cabling and fibre optics.
- Coordinate CCTV, access control, fire detection and associated ELV systems.
- Manage consultants, specialist vendors and engineering teams across design and delivery stages.
- Support procurement, construction, commissioning, testing and final handover.
Requirements and Qualifications
- Degree in Electrical, Electronics, Industrial Process Engineering or a related discipline.
- 12–15+ years of BMS and ELV engineering experience, including at least seven years in data-centre design and delivery.
- Experience owning data-centre BMS design from concept through detailed design.
- Strong technical leadership and consultant/vendor management experience.
- PMP, RCDD or relevant technical certifications are advantageous.
Skills
- BMS architecture and controls
- ELV design and systems integration
- DCIM, HVAC automation and power monitoring
- Technical leadership and commissioning
Role Focus
Reliable integration is central to resilient data-centre operations. The senior manager should identify design risks early, keep system interfaces coordinated, establish clear technical standards and ensure decisions are documented so delivery teams can commission and hand over systems in a controlled manner.
Across the role, clear communication, accurate information and timely follow-up help maintain dependable work standards. The successful candidate should follow applicable procedures, keep stakeholders informed, handle records or resources responsibly, and raise questions or risks early so that work can progress with fewer avoidable delays.
Skills
Country
UAE
select-type
Full Time
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