Critical Environment Program Manager South Africa Western Cape Cape Town

Job description

Lead and deliver strategic Critical Environment programs aligned to CO+I business objectives, ensuring clear scope, priorities, milestones, ownership, and measurable outcomes. Operational Reliability & Availability Lead through influence across Site Operations, Engineering, Projects, Security, Safety, Engineering, landlords, suppliers, and global CO+I teams to achieve program objectives and resolve complex operational challenges. Operational Excellence & Standardization Identify and implement opportunities to standardize processes, improve operational maturity, eliminate recurring issues, and establish scalable best practices across Critical Environment operations. Performance Management & Data-Driven Decision Making Establish and monitor meaningful KPIs, operational metrics, and program health indicators, using data and trends to drive informed decisions, prioritize investment, and demonstrate measurable business impact. Capability, Innovation & Continuous Improvement Develop organizational capability through knowledge sharing, training, technology adoption, automation, and continuous-improvement initiatives, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, safety, and operational excellence. High School Diploma or equivalent AND 5+ year(s) industry experience in a datacenter or other critical environment facility, OR 5+ years industry experience and college course work. 5+ years' experience in Critical Environment infrastructures (e.g., UPS, Generator, AHU) Bachelor's Degree or Technical College certification in mechanical or electrical engineering and/or services Experience working on large scale CE projects These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: Own governance frameworks for operational risk, compliance, audit readiness, and risk remediation, ensuring risks are clearly assessed, mitigated, tracked, and escalated appropriately.