IT Operations Manager; Datacentre Job Maidstone area,England UK,Management

Salary: £80, per year

Requirements:

Strong experience delivering installation and integration projects.
Practical knowledge of connectivity, network infrastructure, structured cabling, telecommunications, wireless technologies, communications systems, or related technologies.
Good understanding of construction environments, site operations, and contractor management.
Experience leading multidisciplinary teams across multiple projects or locations.
Strong knowledge of health, safety, quality, and compliance requirements.
Excellent planning, organisational, and resource-management capabilities.
Strong problem-solving skills and confidence making effective operational decisions.
Excellent stakeholder and customer-management skills.
Commercial awareness, including experience managing budgets and operational performance.
Leadership style that promotes accountability, collaboration, safety, and continuous improvement.
IOSH or NEBOSH, SMSTS, PRINCE2, APM/APMP, PMP, or Lean / Six Sigma qualifications or certifications are advantageous.
A qualification or professional background in telecommunications, networking, engineering, construction, or a related technical discipline is beneficial.

Responsibilities:

Lead, coach, and develop operational teams to deliver against business objectives, KPIs, and SLAs.
Oversee the planning and delivery of installation and integration projects from mobilisation through successful completion.
Coordinate technical teams, construction teams, contractors, suppliers, and other delivery partners.
Ensure projects are appropriately resourced and sites have the required people, materials, and equipment.
Manage operational budgets, resources, and commercial performance.
Work with engineers and technical specialists to resolve installation, integration, and connectivity challenges.
Identify operational and project risks and ensure effective mitigation plans are implemented.
Lead day-to-day operational performance, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to a consistently high standard.

Technologies:

Network

We are seeking an experienced Data Centre Manager to lead installation, integration, and connectivity projects across a diverse portfolio of customer and infrastructure environments. This is a key leadership role overseeing operational delivery across multiple projects and sites, while working closely with customers and internal stakeholders. The role is based in Dubai.

last updated 40 week of 2026