Deputy Manager, Technical Solutions

Keppel Data Centres

The Role

Overview

Develop and manage technical solutions for data centre projects from inception to delivery.

Key Responsibilities

  • solution design
  • cost planning
  • stakeholder meetings
  • consultant management
  • risk assessment
  • progress tracking

Tasks

-Execute technical qualification, planning and development of technical solutions for pre-deals, as the Technical Solutions Manager and/or Head of Department may direct -Manage and generate technical solutions, project cost and planning structure for prospective deal engagements and investment approvals -Organize and conduct meetings with stakeholders, such as clients, asset owners, consultants, contractors, vendors, suppliers etc., to address all technical related matters during the whole course of project execution and client’s engagement -Obtain proposals and carry out assessment, selection, appointment, and management of consultants for the development of design and cost estimation -Perform assessment on technical solutions, such as potential risks and mitigation measures, compliance to the requirements and standards etc. -Support project team during the whole course of project execution, such as executing projects’ quotation and tendering process for various packages, such as main contractors, sub-contractors, vendors, suppliers etc., in accordance with the approved procurement process -Perform tracking on the progress of solutions development and project cost, against the approved schedule during pre-project investment approval stage, for timely handover to client, asset owners and operations team respectively

Requirements

  • mechanical engineering
  • 5 years
  • design review
  • procurement
  • critical thinking
  • stakeholder mgmt

What You Bring

-Genuine interest in problem-solving and proactive in exploring solutions -Strong critical thinking skills with good communication skills, both spoken and written -Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Mechanical Engineering -Minimum 5 years of working experience in mission critical environment -Ability to carry out high level review of design drawings & documentations -Familiar with design and procurement processes -Ability to manage internal and external stakeholders, technical & non-technical

The Company

About Keppel Data Centres

-built to suit and colocation facilities. -offering hyperscale and cloud enterprise clients reliable power, cooling, physical security and seamless connectivity. -combining engineering precision with tailored design for blue‑chip, financial and government workloads. -Innovates beyond land‑based sites with a floating data centre concept to tackle land, water and energy constraints. -Led by a seasoned CTO and CEO duo, the company blends telecom-grade tech heritage with data centres expertise across APAC and Europe. -Typical projects include large-scale colocation campuses in Singapore, Sydney, Frankfurt and Dublin, often for hyperscale cloud giants. -Specialises in ICT infrastructure, cloud hosting, connectivity services and high‑availability digital ecosystem solutions.

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