Data Center Facilities Ops Manager - AI Infrastructure

1712669
  • Up to €130,000 gross per year
  • Amsterdam, Netherlands
  • Permanent
  • 100000
  • Data Center
  • Critical Facilities


Looking for a role with plenty of growth opportunities?

Join a fast-growing global AI infrastructure provider supporting next-generation compute environments through a rapidly expanding data center footprint.

This opportunity is for a Data Center Operations Manager to build and lead the facilities operations function across mission-critical environments. The role works closely with senior leadership, construction, and engineering teams to establish operational processes, develop teams, and define standards across large-scale data center infrastructure.

Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity and apply today!


Responsibilities:

  • Build and lead a team responsible for the operation and maintenance of critical MEP infrastructure including UPS, generators, HVAC, chillers and electrical systems
  • Develop and implement operational procedures including SOPs, MOPs and EOPs while establishing scalable operational standards
  • Own site uptime and reliability, leading incident response, root cause analysis and operational improvements
  • Define and track KPIs across safety, availability and operational performance while reporting into leadership teams
  • Partner with construction and design engineering teams on commissioning activities and new site developments
  • Manage vendors, maintenance contracts, compliance standards and continuous improvement initiatives across the facilities environment


Skills/Must Have:

  • 8+ years of experience within data center operations, critical facilities or mission critical environments
  • 5+ years leading technical teams within 24/7 operational environments
  • Strong hands on knowledge of MEP systems including UPS, generators, switchgear, chillers, HVAC and electrical distribution
  • Experience developing SOPs, MOPs, EOPs and preventative maintenance programs
  • Experience building operational processes within fast paced or scaling environments
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills across technical and leadership teams
  • Familiarity with DCIM, CMMS and change management processes


Desirable Skills:

  • Hyperscale or multi site data center experience
  • Experience commissioning new data center builds
  • PMP, Six Sigma or PE certifications
  • Experience within high density or AI focused data center environments


Benefits:

  • Bonus Scheme 
  • Shares Scheme
  • Meal allowance 


Salary:

  • Up to €130,000 gross per year
Holly Staff Head of AI & Data Center Benelux

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