Job Description
Role Responsibilities
The Capacity and Planning manager is responsible for managing WW on premise DC capacity in line with the DC Strategy. He will approve or seek approval for DC capacity reservation in the DC portfolio as per the Capacity approval process. He will provide Marco level design support for imitation phase of ET projects requiring DC capacity. Work DC team to determine IT placement to avoid provisioning of new sites. This role is aligned to the preparation and deployment assets in the SCB Data Centre environments, utilizing the Nlyte application. DCS lead on COLO renewal and right sizing to the DC
• Track and lead Colo DC renewal
• Ensure processes are followed to SCB standards
• Establish monitor and control metrics of DC occupancy models and track model effectiveness and impacts on Dc and DPLS Strategies.
• Gate keeper for Application placement supporting Cloud valve, GDC 2nd and CDC third.
• For the quality and timeliness of SBC DCS space management activities processes and outputs.
• Track and report on DC raised floor availability.
• Lead regional planning teams to develop optimization plans which include capacity give back.
• Maintenance of Data Quality in Nlyte
• Prepare intriguing Dashboards for public consumption (mandatory only via automation)
• Respond to management requests to produce "what if" scenario in Data Centre space
• Consume and aggregate forecast information for senior leadership in terms of space, power utilization on capacity
• Expertise and knowledge in trend analysis and ability to interpret data to provide recommendation to drive key business decisions
Responsibilities
Strategy
• Awareness and understanding of the Group's business strategy and model appropriate to the role.
• Assist Head of DC in implementing the Data Centre Services strategy around service, risk, cost, people, security & technology
• facility related service review meetings with DC vendors
Business
• Conduct monthly reviews of facility related service review meetings with DC vendors
• Partner with property and DC vendors to ensure DC services are provided according to approved contracts and agreements.
• Responsible for identifying, assessing, monitoring, controlling and mitigating risks to the Group. Also, an awareness and understanding of the main risks facing the Group and the role the individual plays in managing them
• Ensure a full understanding of the risk and control environment within the colo Data Centres to ensure positive outcomes on all audits and regulatory reviews
Processes
Responsible for ensuring the processes executed in delivery of the DC services offered comply with SCB standards.
• Ensure DC processes and support procedures are in place and adhere to Group Security & Audit policies.
People & Talent
• Awareness and understanding of the regulatory framework, in which the Group operates, and the regulatory requirements and expectations relevant to the role.
• Responsible for delivering 'effective governance' in managing local and external DC vendors.
Regulatory & Business Conduct
• Display exemplary conduct and live by the .
• Take personal responsibility for embedding the highest standards of ethics, including regulatory and business conduct, across Standard Chartered Bank. This includes understanding and ensuring compliance with, in letter and spirit, all applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and the Group Code of Conduct.
Key stakeholders
Property
• Information Security
• Country Technology Management
• Data Centre Colocation vendors
• Risk Management
• Resilience Services
• Sourcing
• Domains
• Technology Services (Platform, Data Centre, Project Management, ...)
• Data Centre Colocation vendors
• Application & PSS teams
• Infrastructure Support teams
ROLE SPECIFIC TECHNICAL SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES AND PROFICIENCY LEVELS
• Technical Competency Name: Proficiency Levels
• Professional Engineer Advanced
About Standard Chartered
We're an international bank, nimble enough to act, big enough for impact. For more than 160 years, we've worked to make a positive difference for our clients, communities, and each other. We question the status quo, love a challenge and enjoy finding new opportunities to grow and do better than before. If you're looking for a career with purpose and you want to work for a bank making a difference, we want to hear from you. You can count on us to celebrate your unique talents. And we can't wait to see the talents you can bring us.
Our purpose, to , together with our brand promise, to be are achieved by how we each live our . When you work with us, you'll see how we value difference and advocate inclusion. Together we:
• Do the right thing and are assertive, challenge one another, and live with integrity, while putting the client at the heart of what we do
• Never settle, continuously striving to improve and innovate, keeping things simple and learning from doing well, and not so well
• Be better together, we can be ourselves, be inclusive, see more good in others, and work collectively to build for the long term
In line with our Fair Pay Charter, we offer a competitive salary and benefits to support your mental, physical, financial and social wellbeing.
• Core bank funding for retirement savings, medical and life insurance, with flexible and voluntary benefits available in some locations
• Time-off including annual, parental/maternity (20 weeks), sabbatical (12 weeks maximum) and volunteering leave (3 days), along with with minimum global standards for annual and public holiday, which is combined to 30 days minimum
• Flexible working options based around home and office locations, with flexible working patterns
• Proactive wellbeing support through Unmind, a market-leading digital wellbeing platform, development courses for resilience and other human skills, global Employee Assistance Programme, sick leave, mental health first-aiders and all sorts of self-help toolkits
• A continuous learning culture to support your growth, with opportunities to reskill and upskill and access to physical, virtual and digital learning
• Being part of an inclusive and values driven organisation, one that embraces and celebrates our unique diversity, across our teams, business functions and geographies - everyone feels respected and can realise their full potential
The Capacity and Planning manager is responsible for managing WW on premise DC capacity in line with the DC Strategy. He will approve or seek approval for DC capacity reservation in the DC portfolio as per the Capacity approval process. He will provide Marco level design support for imitation phase of ET projects requiring DC capacity. Work DC team to determine IT placement to avoid provisioning of new sites. This role is aligned to the preparation and deployment assets in the SCB Data Centre environments, utilizing the Nlyte application. DCS lead on COLO renewal and right sizing to the DC
• Track and lead Colo DC renewal
• Ensure processes are followed to SCB standards
• Establish monitor and control metrics of DC occupancy models and track model effectiveness and impacts on Dc and DPLS Strategies.
• Gate keeper for Application placement supporting Cloud valve, GDC 2nd and CDC third.
• For the quality and timeliness of SBC DCS space management activities processes and outputs.
• Track and report on DC raised floor availability.
• Lead regional planning teams to develop optimization plans which include capacity give back.
• Maintenance of Data Quality in Nlyte
• Prepare intriguing Dashboards for public consumption (mandatory only via automation)
• Respond to management requests to produce "what if" scenario in Data Centre space
• Consume and aggregate forecast information for senior leadership in terms of space, power utilization on capacity
• Expertise and knowledge in trend analysis and ability to interpret data to provide recommendation to drive key business decisions
Responsibilities
Strategy
• Awareness and understanding of the Group's business strategy and model appropriate to the role.
• Assist Head of DC in implementing the Data Centre Services strategy around service, risk, cost, people, security & technology
• facility related service review meetings with DC vendors
Business
• Conduct monthly reviews of facility related service review meetings with DC vendors
• Partner with property and DC vendors to ensure DC services are provided according to approved contracts and agreements.
• Responsible for identifying, assessing, monitoring, controlling and mitigating risks to the Group. Also, an awareness and understanding of the main risks facing the Group and the role the individual plays in managing them
• Ensure a full understanding of the risk and control environment within the colo Data Centres to ensure positive outcomes on all audits and regulatory reviews
Processes
Responsible for ensuring the processes executed in delivery of the DC services offered comply with SCB standards.
• Ensure DC processes and support procedures are in place and adhere to Group Security & Audit policies.
People & Talent
• Awareness and understanding of the regulatory framework, in which the Group operates, and the regulatory requirements and expectations relevant to the role.
• Responsible for delivering 'effective governance' in managing local and external DC vendors.
Regulatory & Business Conduct
• Display exemplary conduct and live by the .
• Take personal responsibility for embedding the highest standards of ethics, including regulatory and business conduct, across Standard Chartered Bank. This includes understanding and ensuring compliance with, in letter and spirit, all applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and the Group Code of Conduct.
Key stakeholders
Property
• Information Security
• Country Technology Management
• Data Centre Colocation vendors
• Risk Management
• Resilience Services
• Sourcing
• Domains
• Technology Services (Platform, Data Centre, Project Management, ...)
• Data Centre Colocation vendors
• Application & PSS teams
• Infrastructure Support teams
ROLE SPECIFIC TECHNICAL SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES AND PROFICIENCY LEVELS
• Technical Competency Name: Proficiency Levels
• Professional Engineer Advanced
About Standard Chartered
We're an international bank, nimble enough to act, big enough for impact. For more than 160 years, we've worked to make a positive difference for our clients, communities, and each other. We question the status quo, love a challenge and enjoy finding new opportunities to grow and do better than before. If you're looking for a career with purpose and you want to work for a bank making a difference, we want to hear from you. You can count on us to celebrate your unique talents. And we can't wait to see the talents you can bring us.
Our purpose, to , together with our brand promise, to be are achieved by how we each live our . When you work with us, you'll see how we value difference and advocate inclusion. Together we:
• Do the right thing and are assertive, challenge one another, and live with integrity, while putting the client at the heart of what we do
• Never settle, continuously striving to improve and innovate, keeping things simple and learning from doing well, and not so well
• Be better together, we can be ourselves, be inclusive, see more good in others, and work collectively to build for the long term
In line with our Fair Pay Charter, we offer a competitive salary and benefits to support your mental, physical, financial and social wellbeing.
• Core bank funding for retirement savings, medical and life insurance, with flexible and voluntary benefits available in some locations
• Time-off including annual, parental/maternity (20 weeks), sabbatical (12 weeks maximum) and volunteering leave (3 days), along with with minimum global standards for annual and public holiday, which is combined to 30 days minimum
• Flexible working options based around home and office locations, with flexible working patterns
• Proactive wellbeing support through Unmind, a market-leading digital wellbeing platform, development courses for resilience and other human skills, global Employee Assistance Programme, sick leave, mental health first-aiders and all sorts of self-help toolkits
• A continuous learning culture to support your growth, with opportunities to reskill and upskill and access to physical, virtual and digital learning
• Being part of an inclusive and values driven organisation, one that embraces and celebrates our unique diversity, across our teams, business functions and geographies - everyone feels respected and can realise their full potential
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Lead| Data Centre Ops position is now open for candidates interested in the Bank Jobs sector. This role in Bengaluru offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Bank Jobs is a plus.
