Data Center Campus Director (Relocation Assistance Available)

Job Description

Job Description

Serverfarm is a leading developer and operator of data centers with over 750+ locations and key customer relationships in 45 countries. We're revolutionizing how data centers operate across North America, Western Europe, and Israel, serving the world's leading technology and hyperscale companies. With Manulife Investment Management's acquisition in 2023 and our award-winning InCommand platform we're positioned for explosive growth as AI adoption and cloud migration drive unprecedented demand for data center capacity.

A career at Serverfarm means being at the forefront of digital infrastructure innovation, where your work directly impacts how the world's data is managed and secured. As we target 4x growth over the next four years, you'll have unprecedented opportunities to take on new challenges, develop cutting-edge skills, and grow your career across our expanding global operations.

Join our team of innovators and help shape the future of sustainable data centers while building a career without boundaries.

THIS ROLE WILL BE LOCATED IN CLARKSVILLE, AR (Relocation Assistance Available)

The Campus Director of Data Center Operations has full operational, financial, and leadership accountability for one or more data-center campuses onsite in the Southwest Region. This role is responsible for ensuring safe, reliable, and compliant operations of mission-critical infrastructure while delivering exceptional service to customers and stakeholders. The Campus Director provides strategic leadership across operations, engineering, security, facilities, and vendor partners to maintain uptime, manage risk, and drive continuous improvement.

 

The position requires a strong balance of technical expertise, people leadership, financial acumen, and customer engagement, with a focus on operational excellence, scalability, and long-term asset performance.

Key Accountabilities

• Provide overall leadership and direction for all data-center campus operations.
• Maintain 24x7 operational readiness and accountability for uptime and life safety.
• Oversee operation and maintenance of mission-critical infrastructure systems.
• Ensure adherence to maintenance programs, MOPs, and EOPs.
• Own campus-level OPEX and CAPEX budgets and financial forecasting.
• Lead, mentor, and develop site leadership and operations staff.
• Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and environmental requirements.
• Serve as senior site representative for customers and stakeholders.
• Oversee vendor performance, contracts, and service delivery.
• Establish KPIs and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Business, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in data center or mission-critical operations.
• 5+ years of senior leadership or site management experience.
• Strong knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems.
• Proven budget and vendor management experience.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.

Desired Skills

• Experience in hyperscale or colocation environments.
• Familiarity with Tier III / Tier IV standards.
• Experience supporting large-scale expansions.
• Professional certifications such as PE, PMP, CFM, or CEM.

Compensation

Competitive Base + Bonus with Relocation Assistance Available

The listed salary range for this position is an estimate based on the competitive job market. Final compensation will be based on your own individual skills, experience, and location.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this role. They are not intended to serve as an exhaustive list of all possible responsibilities and duties. We encourage you to apply even if your experience isn't an exact match to the job description.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.