Data Center Operations Manager
Northern Virginia (Ashburn)
$190,000–$220,000 + 20% Bonus + Equity + Exceptional Benefits
GH Engage has been asked to identify a Data Center Operations Manager for one of North America's leading data center owner/operators.
This is an outstanding opportunity to lead engineering operations across a flagship mission-critical campus in the world's largest data center market. You'll join an organisation renowned for investing in its people, embracing innovation and providing genuine long-term career progression.
If you're an experienced leader who enjoys developing high-performing engineering teams while maintaining world-class operational standards, we'd love to hear from you.
The Opportunity
You'll be responsible for the day-to-day leadership of critical operations, ensuring maximum uptime, operational excellence and exceptional customer experience across a state-of-the-art data center campus.
Working closely with senior leadership, you'll influence operational strategy while leading a team of experienced Critical Facility Managers, Chief Engineers and Critical Facilities Technicians.
Responsibilities
- Lead engineering and facilities operations across a mission-critical campus
- Drive uptime, reliability and operational excellence
- Manage preventative and predictive maintenance programmes
- Lead, coach and develop high-performing engineering teams
- Support infrastructure upgrades, commissioning and capital projects
- Manage operational budgets and performance metrics
- Build strong relationships with customers, vendors and internal stakeholders
- Ensure compliance with all safety, regulatory and operational standards
What We're Looking For
- Experience leading engineering operations within mission-critical facilities
- Data center experience strongly preferred
- Proven leadership of multidisciplinary engineering teams
- Strong knowledge of critical electrical and mechanical infrastructure
- Commercial awareness and excellent stakeholder management
- Passion for developing people and driving continuous improvement
Package
- $190,000–$220,000 Base Salary
- 20% Annual Bonus
- Equity / Long-Term Incentive Plan
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision
- 401(k) with Employer Match
- Generous PTO
- Industry-leading training and development
- Outstanding long-term career progression
If you're interested in learning more, apply today or contact GH Engage for a confidential discussion.
About GH Engage
GH Engage specialises in engineering recruitment across the mission-critical and built environment sectors throughout North America, the UK and EMEA. We partner with leading organisations across the full engineering lifecycle—from design and construction to critical operations and maintenance.
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