Technical Operations Manager - Data Center

Technical Operations Manager – Mission Critical Data CentersSalary: Between 40,000 - 50,000 SAR per month + highly competitive bonus & relocation package

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Sector: Digital Infrastructure / Hyperscale & Sustainable Data Centers

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent About the OpportunityAre you a senior technical leader with deep expertise in mission-critical facilities and data center operations?

A premier global provider of sustainable digital infrastructure is seeking a Head of Global Technical Operations (Technical Operations Manager) to steer the operational framework, reliability, and governance across its expanding global portfolio. In this strategic, high-impact role based in Riyadh, you will own the global technical standards, lead asset performance strategies, and drive the evolution of the enterprise Operations Technology (OT) stack. Key ResponsibilitiesOperational Governance: Develop, implement, and govern standardized global operating procedures, maintenance strategies, and assurance frameworks across a 24/7 high-availability portfolio. Asset Lifecycle & Capital Planning: Lead strategic asset management (ISO 55001 aligned), supporting annual OPEX/CAPEX budgeting, total cost of ownership (TCO) evaluation, and long-term lifecycle investment prioritization. Risk & Reliability Control: Direct governance for incident, change, and operational risk management, ensuring robust root-cause analysis and corrective-action programs in mission-critical environments. Operations Technology Ownership: Serve as the business sponsor and functional owner for key OT platforms, including CMMS, DCIM, and reporting analytics solutions. Capability & Sustainability: Drive continuous improvement, energy efficiency, and operational excellence to ensure safe, compliant, and cost-effective service delivery that fosters client confidence. Requirements & QualificationsEducation: Bachelor’s degree or Technical Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related discipline. Industry Experience: 15+ years of progressive experience in mission-critical facilities engineering, technical operations, or asset management within 24/7 high-availability environments. Leadership Experience: 7+ years in a senior leadership capacity overseeing technical governance, operating standards, and organizational capability across multiple sites or major portfolios. Technology Platforms: Proven experience defining requirements and driving adoption for enterprise CMMS, DCIM, and analytics platforms. Risk & Finance: Deep hands-on experience managing incident/change control, operational risk, and multi-site CAPEX/OPEX budgeting. Preferred CertificationsUptime Institute Credentials: AOS, AOP, ATS, or equivalent recognized certifications. Data Center Industry Credentials: CDFOM, CDFOS, CDCP, CDCS, or DCOS Lead Implementer/Auditor. Asset Management & Reliability: CMRP, IAM qualification, or formal ISO 55001 asset management training.