Are you a proven leader in critical infrastructure environments, ready to take on a pivotal role managing a multi-site engineering team?

A global data centre operator is seeking a Senior Critical Facilities Manager to oversee the operations of multi-site mission-critical facilities in Sydney.
This senior-level opportunity places you at the centre of operational excellence, innovation, and strategic leadership. You’ll guide a high-performing engineering team while driving safety, service reliability, budget control, and long-term asset performance across the campus.

Role responsibilities

• Lead a team of supervisors and a wider workforce of engineers operating 24/7 across the campus
• Take responsibility for end-to-end facilities operations across the site, ensuring consistent delivery against SLAs, KPIs, and customer expectations.
• Oversee vendor performance, contract management, and compliance for projects and ongoing maintenance.
• Own operational budgets (CAPEX/OPEX)
• Develop proposals for infrastructure upgrades and capital improvements aligned with business needs.
• Operational reporting

Experience required

• 10+ years in highly critical 24/7 facilities or data centres
• Background in engineering or equivalent experience in technical infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of critical infrastructure systems (electrical/mechanical/bms) and the ability to lead technical teams.
• Experience managing high-value budgets
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills

This is a career-defining leadership position in one of Australia’s most advanced digital infrastructure campuses. You’ll shape the future of operational performance, influence strategic outcomes, and play a critical role in maintaining the reliability and safety of complex engineering environments.