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Date: 13 Oct 2026

Location: IN

Company: Digital Edge DC

Who we are:

Where performance meets sustainability, Digital Edge is a leading data center platform in Asia Pacific, delivering sustainable, next-generation, AI-ready digital infrastructure at scale. Headquartered in Singapore and backed by Stonepeak, we operate a rapidly expanding platform with over 30 data centers and 1.8GW of secured IT power across key markets.

 Our mission is to build the foundation for the world’s digital future, helping organizations to grow sustainably and empowering the populations they serve. We differentiate through execution – delivering at speed and at scale while combining global standards with deep local expertise. This enables us to provide consistent, sustainable and high-performance infrastructure for hyperscalers and enterprises across the region.

As Asia Pacific’s digital transformation accelerates, Digital Edge is building the infrastructure that powers the next wave of AI and cloud growth. Joining Digital Edge means being part of a high-growth platform at the forefront of AI and cloud infrastructure, where you can make a tangible impact on Asia-Pacific’s digital future.

Our values:

 

  • Respect: We embrace diversity and collaboration.
  • Innovation: We share ideas and solve problems.  
  • Strive: We are driven and determined.
  • Excellence: We seek to deliver the best.   
  • Responsibility: We do what’s right for our people and the planet.

 

What we need:

 

The Assistant Vice President – Data Center Automation shall be responsible for leading the execution, installation, testing, commissioning, and successful delivery of all IBMS, ELV, and Building Automation Systems across multiple data center projects. The role will manage multidisciplinary engineering teams, coordinate with clients, consultants, OEMs, contractors, and vendors, and ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with design specifications and industry standards.

The incumbent will oversee end-to-end execution from design review through procurement support, installation, Integrated System Testing (IST), commissioning, handover, and operational readiness.

 

Key responsibilities:

 

  1. Project Execution & Site Leadership (Must)
  • Lead end-to-end execution of Data Center IBMS and ELV systems across multiple projects.
  • Manage complete site execution activities, installation quality, progress monitoring, and project delivery.
  • Supervise site engineers, project managers, commissioning engineers, and subcontractors.
  • Ensure adherence to project schedules, quality standards, and safety requirements.
  • Monitor construction progress and resolve technical and execution-related issues.
  1. IBMS & ELV System Execution (Must)

Lead installation, testing, commissioning, and handover of:

  • Building Management System (BMS)
  • Integrated Building Management System (IBMS)
  • Electrical Power Monitoring System (EPMS)
  • HVAC Automation
  • Fire Alarm & Detection System
  • VESDA System
  • Access Control System
  • CCTV Surveillance System
  • Public Address System
  • Structured Cabling
  • Rodent Repellent System
  • Water Leak Detection System
  • Lighting Control System
  • PLC/SCADA Interfaces
  • Third-party system integration

 

Ensure seamless integration between all building services through BACnet, Modbus, OPC, and IP-based communication protocols.

  1. Team Management (Must)
  • Lead and mentor Project Managers, Site Engineers, Commissioning Engineers, QA/QC Engineers, and Vendors.
  • Allocate manpower and monitor productivity across multiple projects.
  • Conduct regular technical reviews, progress meetings, and performance evaluations.
  • Drive engineering excellence and foster a collaborative work environment.
  1. Client & Stakeholder Management (Must)
  • Act as the primary technical interface with clients, consultants, PMCs, and OEMs.
  • Conduct weekly and monthly project review meetings.
  • Present project progress, risk mitigation plans, and technical solutions to clients.
  • Coordinate with design consultants for timely approvals and issue resolution.
  • Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.
  1. Design Review & Engineering Coordination (Must)
  • Review IFC drawings, shop drawings, and technical submittals.
  • Coordinate with MEP consultants and design teams to ensure constructability.
  • Review system architecture, network topology, control philosophy, and interface requirements.
  • Resolve design conflicts before execution.
  • Ensure compliance with project specifications, standards, and client requirements.
  1. Procurement & Material Management (Must)
  • Support procurement teams in preparing BOQs, technical specifications, and vendor evaluations.
  • Review technical offers and recommend suitable OEMs.
  • Participate in material selection based on project requirements.
  • Monitor material delivery schedules and site availability.
  • Coordinate with procurement to avoid project delays.
  1. Installation Quality Management
  • Monitor installation activities to ensure compliance with approved drawings and standards.
  • Conduct quality inspections and site audits.
  • Ensure proper cable routing, panel installation, network infrastructure, and field device installation.
  • Coordinate snag closure before commissioning.
  1. Testing, Commissioning & IST

Lead complete testing and commissioning activities for all automation and ELV systems will be responsible for:

  • Factory Acceptance Test (FAT)
  • Site Acceptance Test (SAT)
  • Point-to-Point Verification
  • Cause & Effect Testing
  • Integrated System Testing (IST)
  • Functional Performance Testing
  • Failover Testing
  • Redundancy Validation
  • Client Witness Testing
  • Final Handover Documentation

 

Ensure successful integration of all systems before project handover.

  1. Documentation

Review and approve:

  • Method Statements
  • Control Philosophy Documents
  • Functional Design Specifications (FDS)
  • Network Architecture Drawings
  • Shop Drawings
  • As-Built Drawings
  • Test Reports
  • Commissioning Reports
  • O&M Manuals
  • Asset Registers
  • Handover Documents
  1. Vendor & Contract Management
  • Manage OEMs, System Integrators, Contractors, and Service Providers.
  • Track vendor performance against project milestones.
  • Resolve technical and commercial issues.
  • Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and SLAs.

 

  1. Actively champion and implement the organization’s policies on health & safety, environment, energy, quality, information security, and business continuity, ensuring adherence to incident reporting, legal, and regulatory requirements.

 

The successful candidate:

  • 15+ years of experience in Mission Critical Data Centers, Building Automation, IBMS, or ELV systems.
  • Strong experience in end-to-end execution and delivery of hyperscale or enterprise data center projects.
  • Hands-on knowledge of commissioning and Integrated System Testing (IST).
  • Experience in leading multidisciplinary engineering teams.
  • Strong client-facing and stakeholder management skills.
  • Experience in design review, procurement support, and construction management.
  • Knowledge of BMS, EPMS, HVAC Automation, Fire Alarm, VESDA, Access Control, CCTV, Networking, and Structured Cabling.
  • Familiarity with BACnet, Modbus, TCP/IP, OPC, and MQTT communication protocols.
  • Excellent project planning, risk management, and leadership capabilities.