Data Center Manager

Description

Our client is a leading data center services provider, offering secure, reliable network, cloud hosting, colocation, data protection, and disaster recovery services all powered by its expansive, robust fiber network. The client also helps customers optimize their IT resources through the provision of managed services and professional services.

As a Data Center Manager, you will take full ownership of a mission-critical data center: the uptime, the safety, the budget, and the team that makes it all run. As Data Center Manager, youll be the final word on site performance, stepping into incident command when it matters most and setting the roadmap for how your site grows. This is a role for a hands-on leader who wants real authority over outcomes, from uptime and safety to financial performance and the team behind it all.

What Youll Do

Operational Accountability: Own site operations end to end, including uptime, safety, and compliance across your assigned data centers, and step in as incident commander to drive fast, effective resolution when it matters most.

Operational Documentation & Process Governance: Keep operations running like clockwork by owning documentation, procedures, and process standards, making sure records, drawings, and policies stay accurate and repeatable.

Infrastructure, Projects & Growth: Lead the next phase of growth, planning, pricing, and executing infrastructure projects, customer deployments, and facility expansions that align with long-term capacity strategy.

Financial & Asset Management: Take ownership of OPEX and CAPEX budgets, vendor contracts, and asset lifecycle management, balancing financial discipline with reliability and scalability.

Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Execution: Lead your site team and partner across Engineering, Operations, Sales, and Customers to execute projects with clear accountability and drive lasting site performance.

Requirements:

What you bring to the team:

2+ years of direct people leadership experience strongly preferred

Knowledge of planning and construction management processes and procedures.

Knowledge of estimating, budgeting, and scheduling practices.

Understanding of fiber optic technology, including single-mode and multi-mode fibers.

Valid drivers license and insurance.

Ability to travel up to 25% depending on data center needs

Simplify: Problem Solving, Strategic Thinking

Be Reliable: Dependability, Execution, Time Management

Act Like an Owner: Accountability, Leadership, Business Acumen

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or 4+ Years Professional Experience in facilities management, electrical or mechanical engineering

Experience:

4+ Years Experience working in data centers and/or experience with data center infrastructure to include electrical, HVAC, fire suppression, and security systems.

What We Offer:

In return for your hard work and commitment, you will enjoy a supportive and inclusive workplace, along with the following benefits:

Generous paid time off policy, including vacation and 10 paid holidays

Competitive and comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits plans with Flexible Spending benefits including medical/dental expenses and dependent care

401(k) retirement plan with a generous contribution

Group Term Life Insurance covered 100% by employer

Wellness Incentive to promote overall employee well-being

Paid volunteer time

Business casual dress code

Working Conditions and Physical Demands:

This position may be performed 100% onsite. It requires prolonged periods of sitting, frequent use of a computer and other office equipment, and effective time management in a self-directed work environment. Occasional lifting of items up to 25 pounds may be required.

All employees will comply with Information Security policies to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of customer data. All employees are responsible to ensure actions comply with state and federal regulations and requirements.

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $110,000 $140,000 per year, depending on location, skills, experience, and other job-related factors. This role is also eligible for an annual performance-based bonus and participation in the comprehensive benefits programs. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to candidate qualifications, experience, geographic location, and internal equity.

Salary Description

$110,000 to $140,000

Skills

mechanical aptitude, mechanical engineering, Leadership, Management, data center operations, Cabling design, Structured cabling, Rack and stack

Top Skills Details

mechanical aptitude,mechanical engineering,Leadership,Management,data center operations

Additional Skills & Qualifications

-Experience working in data centers more technically (rack and stack)

Experience Level

Expert Level

This is a Permanent position based out of Eden Prairie, MN.

The pay range for this position is $110000.00 - $140000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Working to get these from the clients.

This is a fully onsite position in Eden Prairie,MN.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 16, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

Were a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. Were a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. Were strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. Were building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.