Regional Director - U.S. East Data Center Operations

CoreWeave is The Essential Cloud for AI. Built for pioneers by pioneers, CoreWeave delivers a platform of technology, tools, and teams that enables innovators to build and scale AI with confidence. Trusted by leading AI labs, startups, and global enterprises, CoreWeave combines superior infrastructure performance with deep technical expertise to accelerate breakthroughs and turn compute into capability. Founded in 2017, CoreWeave became a publicly traded company (Nasdaq: CRWV) in March 2025. Learn more at .About the role:As the Regional Director for the U.S. East, you will lead operations across multiple data center sites, setting regional standards for performance, reliability, safety, and operational excellence. This role requires regular on-site presence to conduct audits, support emergency response, mentor local teams, and ensure consistent execution in the field.You will guide site leadership, manage regional budgets and forecasts, and serve as the primary escalation point for critical incidents. You will also drive capacity planning and growth readiness, aligning MW, rack space, staffing, and workforce plans to customer demand, product roadmaps, and long-term infrastructure strategy.Using KPIs, SLAs, dashboards, and operational data, you will track uptime, incident response, maintenance execution, safety performance, and regional readiness. You will standardize SOPs, MOPs, and EOPs across sites, ensuring documentation is current, auditable, and consistently followed.You will partner with Product, Network Engineering, Security, Real Estate, Finance, Legal, HR, vendors, and service providers to support new deployments, manage risk, optimize costs, and keep regional priorities aligned. You will also represent the region in executive forums, providing clear updates on capacity, risk, performance, staffing, and operational health.The ideal candidate will be based near a data center hub within the territory (including, but not limited to, NY, NJ, PA, VA, OH, GA, and MA) and must be prepared for frequent travel throughout the entire Eastern corridor.What You’ll Do:Ensure data center uptime and SLA adherence across the regionOversee incident response performance, escalation effectiveness, and post-incident corrective actionsManage preventive and corrective maintenance executionEnsure safety performance and compliance readinessDrive capacity readiness across MW, rack space, and staffingManage regional budget performance, vendor performance, and cost optimizationEnsure accuracy and completeness of operational data across tooling and reporting systemsWho You Are:Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or a related field10+ years of experience in critical facility operations, with at least 5+ years in a senior management or multi-site leadership role within data centers or a similar mission-critical environmentExperience scaling data center operations in a cloud, hyperscale, GPU, or HPC environmentDemonstrated experience leading geographically dispersed, 24/7 operations teams, including frontline managers and individual contributorsProven ability to translate business and technical requirements into clear regional execution plans, with a track record of delivering against aggressive timelines in high-growth environmentsSkilled at navigating complex stakeholder landscapes, communicating clearly and calmly with executives, partners, and on-site teams - especially during high-pressure incidentsExperience managing large-scale capital and operational budgetsThorough knowledge of data center infrastructure, including cooling, power, fire suppression, security, and networkingExperience with incident management, root cause analysis, and post-incident reviewsFamiliarity with regulatory standards such as Uptime Institute, ISO, OSHA, and local building/environmental codesFrequent travel, up to 40%, across the East Territory is required to support multi-site operations and incident managementMust be available for occasional after-hours or weekend work in the event of critical incidents or emergency escalationsAbility to work in environments with high noise levels and temperature variationsMust be able to traverse data center floors and mechanical galleries to conduct inspections and oversee operationsPreferred:Master’s degree in a related fieldProficiency with Data Center Infrastructure Management tools and building management/facility monitoring systemsChange management expertise with demonstrated success implementing process, technology, and organizational improvementsExperience building KPI dashboards, executive reporting, and operational scorecards across multi-site environmentsWondering if you’re a good fit?We believe in investing in our people, and value candidates who can bring their own diversified experiences to our teams — even if you aren’t a 100% skill or experience match. Here are a few qualities we’ve found compatible with our team. If some of this describes you, we’d love to talk.You love to lead and develop high-performing, dispersed teams while fostering a culture of collaboration and safetyYou’re curious about enhancing processes, increasing efficiency, improving data quality, and implementing sustainable solutions in critical environmentsYou’re an expert in strategic planning for critical facilities and communicating effectively with stakeholders at all levels, especially during major incidents or periods of rapid growthWhy CoreWeave?At CoreWeave, we work hard, have fun, and move fast! We’re in an exciting stage of hyper-growth that you will not want to miss out on. We’re not afraid of a little chaos, and we’re constantly learning. Our team cares deeply about how we build our product and how we work together, which is represented through our core values: Be Curious at Your CoreAct Like an OwnerEmpower EmployeesDeliver Best-in-Class Client ExperiencesAchieve More TogetherWe support and encourage an entrepreneurial outlook and independent thinking. We foster an environment that encourages collaboration and enables the development of innovative solutions to complex problems. As we get set for takeoff, the organization's growth opportunities are constantly expanding. You will be surrounded by some of the best talent in the industry, who will want to learn from you, too. Come join us! The base salary range for this role is $160,000 to $180,000. The starting salary will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and the market location. We strive for both market alignment and internal equity when determining compensation. In addition to base salary, our total rewards package includes a discretionary bonus, equity awards, and a comprehensive benefits program (all based on eligibility).What We OfferThe range we’ve posted represents the typical compensation range for this role. To determine actual compensation, we review the market rate for each candidate which can include a variety of factors. These include qualifications, experience, interview performance, and location.In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a variety of benefits to support your needs. The benefits below reflect our US-based offerings for full-time employees; for roles in other locations, benefits vary and are shared during the hiring process. These include:Medical, dental, and vision insurance - 100% paid for by CoreWeaveCompany-paid Life Insurance Voluntary supplemental life insurance Short and long-term disability insurance Flexible Spending AccountHealth Savings AccountTuition Reimbursement Ability to Participate in Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)Mental Wellness Benefits through Spring Health Family-Forming support provided by CarrotPaid Parental Leave Flexible, full-service childcare support with Kinside401(k) with a generous employer matchFlexible PTOCatered lunch each day in our office and data center locationsA casual work environmentA work culture focused on innovative disruptionCalifornia ApplicantsCalifornia Consumer Privacy Act Equal Opportunity & AccommodationsCoreWeave is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace. All qualified applicants and candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.As part of this commitment and consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), CoreWeave will ensure that qualified applicants and candidates with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact: View email address on click.appcast.io Control ComplianceThis position requires access to export controlled information. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicable to that information, applicant must either be (A) a U.S. person, defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, (B) eligible to access the export controlled information without a required export authorization, or (C) eligible and reasonably likely to obtain the required export authorization from the applicable U.S. government agency. CoreWeave may, for legitimate business reasons, decline to pursue any export licensing process.