Data Center Manager

The Data Center Manager owns end‑to‑end reliability, safety, capacity, and performance for one of our flagship U.S. sites. You’ll lead a high‑performing, multi‑disciplinary operations team and partner tightly with Design, Build, Network, Security, Capacity Planning, and the DC orgs to deliver world‑class availability and cost efficiency. Responsibilities Lead day-to-day data center operations in a 24/7 mission‑critical environment Manage and develop a team of 15–20 Data Center Technicians Oversee installation, break/fix activities, and field change orders Ensure timely delivery of tasks aligned with KPIs and operational milestones Monitor infrastructure performance; drive troubleshooting, incident response, and root cause analysis Own incident management, including resolution and post-incident reviews Plan and execute capacity expansion (rack, block, and site growth) Maintain physical security, access controls, and compliance with standards Partner cross-functionally (Engineering, Build, Site Selection, Operations) Manage vendors and contractors to deliver high‑quality, cost‑effective solutions Drive continuous improvement across processes, efficiency, and reliability Support hiring and team scaling efforts Qualifications 5+ years of experience in data center operations; 2+ years in a leadership role Strong knowledge of servers, storage, networking, and data center infrastructure Experience with power systems (UPS, backup), cooling, and physical infrastructure Proficiency in Linux environments Experience with incident management and operational processes in high‑availability environments Strong project management experience (budgeting, vendor management, resource planning) Understanding of security, compliance, and disaster recovery best practices Ability to work cross‑functionally and drive execution across teams Strong leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and support on‑site operational needs Willingness to participate in a 24/7 on‑call rotation Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience) Nice‑to‑have Familiarity with ITIL / ITSM processes Experience with GPU clusters, HPC, or cloud infrastructure Understanding of data center network traffic patterns (east‑west and north‑south) Experience with data center management and monitoring tools Key employee benefits Health insurance: 100% company‑paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and families. 401(k) plan: up to 4% company match with immediate vesting. Parental leave: 20 weeks paid for primary caregivers, 12 weeks for secondary caregivers. Remote work reimbursement: up to $85/month for mobile and internet. Disability & life insurance: company‑paid short‑term, long‑term and life insurance coverage. Compensation We offer competitive salaries ranging from $115K to $275K OTE, which includes base salary and performance bonus. Equity in the form of RSUs may be available at certain salary grades. Benefits & Perks Competitive compensation Career growth and learning opportunities Flexibility and ownership Collaborative and innovative culture Opportunity to work on impactful AI projects International environment and talented teams 5+ years of data center operations experience, 2+ years in a leadership role, Strong knowledge of servers, storage, networking, and data center infrastructure, Experience with power systems (UPS, backup), cooling, and physical infrastructure, Proficiency in Linux environments, Experience with incident management and operational processes in high‑availability environments, Strong project management experience (budgeting, vendor management, resource planning), Understanding of security, compliance, and disaster recovery best practices, Ability to work cross‑functionally and drive execution across teams, Strong leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills, Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and support on‑site operational needs, Willingness to participate in a 24/7 on‑call rotation, Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience), Nice‑to‑have: ITIL/ITSM, GPU clusters, HPC, cloud infrastructure, Nice‑to‑have: data center monitoring tools and traffic patterns #J-18808-Ljbffr Nebius B.V.