Data Center - Assistant Operations Manager, Director, Technology

Reporting to: Japan Data Center Operations Manager (VP) The Assistant Operations Manager will be responsible for all aspects of overseeing and managing the maintenance and operation of the engineering services installed at the Firm's Tokyo Data Centers on behalf of EDC (Enterprise Data Centre). The Data Centers are critical to the Firm's business activities. It is, therefore, crucial that there is no unplanned loss of service from these facilities. To meet this objective the Assistant Operations Manager is expected to manage engineering/facilities building and Data center services operations in a proactive and effective way utilizing the available resources in an efficient manner. While the role is primarily focused on work within Japan (Tokyo), input into a number of global and Regional initiatives, including updating, refining and creating processes and procedures for use within the wider teams, also fall within the remit of the position. Principle responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: > Assisting the Japan Operations Manager in daily activities in managing the data centers and maintaining 100% uptime as much as possible. > Liaise with team leaders and operational staff at each Data Centre > Prepare, implement, update and revise operational processes and procedures as required > Manage the vendors generation of works method statements, risk assessments and permit to work > Review Change Management documentation for all tasks within the data centers > Oversee maintenance activities and incidents within the data centers and ensure all risks are appropriately identified, mitigated and effectively communicate > Liaise with third party service providers ensuring compliance with Health & Safety requirements and that the designated Key Performance Indicators and SLA's are met or exceeded > Review and report on the maintenance practices adopted to ensure that they reflect current industry best practice > Escalate operational issues to Ops Manager in a timely manner > Prepare and follow all incidents via the established procedures > Monitor and report on Data Centre energy consumption and utilization > Identify energy saving opportunities > Advise and assist in preparation of Data Centre operational and maintenance budgets as required > Assist in monitoring operational costs against agreed budgets > Identify, evaluate and plan for external risks to the operational effectiveness and efficiency of the Data Centers > Contribute to regional and global objectives in areas such as resiliency studies and design guidelines > Support the local EDC team in the implementation of critical engineering system status monitoring as well as building emergency response and escalation procedures > Liaise with other infrastructure silos on process improvement, operational issues, task scheduling, and project work Minimum requirements: (knowledge, skills, and abilities to qualify for position) > Ability to communicate fluently (read/write/speak) in Japanese and English. Bilingual requirement is a most preferred. > A recognized qualification in engineering degree (ideally either Mechanical, Electrical or Building Services) or Computer Science/Technology degree or equivalent > A minimum of 5 years experience in Infrastructure services management, preferably within mission critical environments > Knowledge of local standards and code of practice > Understanding of IT systems, data center layouts, cabling systems, and IT device life-cycle > A team player who can develop and maintain good relationships with colleagues, professionals and clients > A sound technical base with the ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with both technical and non-technical colleagues > Demonstrate pro-active communications > Intermediate to advanced use of MS Office package Skills Desired > Data Center experience in the Financial Services Industry > Data Center certifications - CDCP, CDCS, Uptime qualificationWHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:We are committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have defined Morgan Stanley for over 89 years. 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