Data Center Operations Manager
This role leads day-to-day and strategic operations of mission-critical data center facilities supporting AI infrastructure, managing teams of technicians and overseeing mechanical, electrical, and cooling systems across one or multiple sites. It distinguishes itself from hands-on technician roles through its focus on regional or multi-site leadership, vendor management, preventive maintenance programs, and executive-level performance accountability for uptime and reliability. These managers sit within larger infrastructure operations teams at hyperscale AI cloud providers, partnering closely with hardware engineering, construction, and capacity planning functions to ensure facilities reliably support dense GPU and compute deployments at scale.
Skills
What companies are looking for in this role.
Managing and operating critical data center infrastructure systems including power, cooling, and environmental controls
Conducting incident response and troubleshooting for complex technical issues
Developing and implementing preventive maintenance programs and operational procedures
Leading and mentoring technical teams in high-availability operational environments
Ensuring compliance with safety regulations and industry standards
Driving continuous improvement initiatives and process optimization
Monitoring and optimizing data center performance metrics and KPIs
Managing vendor relationships and coordinating external service providers
Coordinating cross-functional technical projects and change management initiatives
Planning and executing capacity management and scaling operations
Establishing and maintaining documentation standards and operational runbooks
Performing hands-on hardware installation and rack-and-stack operations
Managing budgets and operational costs while maintaining performance standards
Managing inventory and asset tracking systems
Operating and maintaining specialized AI computing infrastructure including GPU clusters and liquid cooling systems
Managing high-density compute workloads and AI-specific infrastructure requirements
Coordinating utility planning and power infrastructure delivery
Conducting site selection and due diligence for new data center locations
Providing executive-level communications and stakeholder management
Technology
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