Enterprise Data Center Manager

The Enterprise Data Center Manager is responsible for overseeing the physical and digital operations of the client’s mission-critical IT facilities. The EDC manager will ensure 24/7 uptime, manage budgets and staff, maintain power and cooling systems, and direct hardware lifecycle tasks to support high availability and business continuity.

Job Responsibilities

• Infrastructure Operations: Oversee servers, storage, and network hardware installations.
• Facilities Management: Monitor power distribution, HVAC/cooling efficiency, backup generators, and physical plant health
• Uptime & Risk Mitigation: Maintain strict Service Level Agreements (SLAs), manage incident responses, and implement disaster recovery plans
• Team Leadership: Supervise, hire, and mentor shift technicians and administrative staff.
• Vendor & Budget Management: Coordinate external contractors, negotiate service contracts, and track operational spending.
• Compliance & Security: Enforce physical security policies and meet regulatory compliance requirements.
• This job profile does not contain a comprehensive listing of all required activities, duties, or responsibilities. Job duties, responsibilities, and activities change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, or a related STEM field
• Experience: 5 – 10 years of data center operations or facilities leadership experiences
• Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of mechanical/electrical (MEP) infrastructure, data center infrastructure management (DCIM) tools, and server architecture
• Core Competencies: Incident management, change management, capacity planning, and budget forecasting
• Certifications: Professional credentials such as PMP, ITIL, or Six Sigma are desirable, but not required.
• This role may have physical demands including, but not limited to, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, and/or extended walking and standing. This role may also require uniforms and/or usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

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