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Data Center Operations Manager

Job Overview

The Data Center Operations Manager is a hands-on leadership role responsible for the build-out and ongoing operation of a high-performance, enterprise-scale data center environment.

This role is designed for a working leader-someone who actively participates in day-to-day technical operations while leading a team of technicians and engineers to deliver reliable, high-quality outcomes. You will play a key role during the initial deployment phase, supporting infrastructure bring-up, commissioning, and operational readiness. As the data center transitions into steady-state operations, you will take ownership of site performance, team execution, and operational consistency.

This position combines technical depth with operational leadership, requiring a leader who is comfortable being on the floor solving problems while also setting priorities, coordinating work, and driving accountability across the team.

You will work closely with cross-functional infrastructure teams, vendors, and stakeholders, making clear and professional communication in English (written and verbal) essential for success in this role.

This role offers continuity across both deployment and operational phases and is part of a broader program focused on building a stable, high-performing infrastructure environment.

Key ResponsibilitiesHands-On Operations Leadership

       Actively participate in daily data center operations, including monitoring, configuration, and break/fix activities

       Serve as the primary escalation point while directly contributing to incident resolution and root cause analysis (RCA)

       Lead by example in maintaining uptime, operational discipline, and service delivery standards

       Work alongside technicians and engineers to ensure efficient execution of all on-site activities

Operational Ownership

       Own end-to-end site operations, ensuring reliability, performance, and efficiency across infrastructure systems

       Oversee vendor and colocation activities, remaining directly engaged in execution and issue resolution

       Maintain accountability for incident tracking, resolution, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives

Team Leadership & Development

       Lead, mentor, and develop a team of technicians and engineers

       Set priorities, coordinate daily work, and ensure alignment with operational objectives

       Foster a culture of accountability, responsiveness, and high performance

Capacity Planning & Process Improvement

       Drive capacity planning efforts to ensure scalability and operational efficiency

       Identify and implement process improvements based on operational insights

       Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on reliability and performance

Project Execution

       Lead and execute data center projects, including deployments, migrations, and infrastructure upgrades

       Act as the on-site owner for project delivery, ensuring timelines, quality, and safety standards are met

       Collaborate cross-functionally while maintaining strong execution focus

Financial & Asset Management

       Support budgeting and cost control through oversight of asset utilization and procurement

       Ensure accurate tracking and management of data center assets and inventory

       Balance operational requirements with cost efficiency

Required Skills

       Strong English communication skills (written and verbal) are required for coordination with global teams and stakeholders

       Proven ability to operate as a working manager, balancing hands-on execution with leadership responsibilities

       Strong technical knowledge of data center infrastructure, including compute, networking fundamentals, and facilities systems

       Excellent troubleshooting and incident management capabilities

       Experience managing vendors and colocation environments

       Strong project execution and operational planning skills

       Experience in capacity planning, asset management, and process improvement

       Strong organizational, documentation, and communication skills

       Ability to perform effectively in high-pressure, high-availability environments

       Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to lead, influence, and collaborate across teams

Required Experience

       10+ years of experience in data center operations or similar infrastructure environments

       Proven experience in hands-on technical roles within data centers

       Prior experience in a leadership or supervisory capacity, with a focus on hands-on operational leadership

       Experience supporting data center build-outs, deployments, or infrastructure upgrades (strongly preferred)

       Experience managing colocation environments and vendor relationships

       Demonstrated experience leading incident response and operational execution

       Experience with capacity planning and performance optimization

       Familiarity with compliance frameworks (SOC, ISO, PCI) is a plus

Employment Type: US Temporary FT