Global Data Center Operations Manager

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🕒 May 15

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Nebius Group

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1001 - 5000 employees

🏢 Enterprise

☁️ SaaS

AI • Enterprise • SaaS

Nebius Group is building one of the world’s leading AI infrastructure companies, focusing on providing the necessary compute, storage, and tools for developers in the AI space. Based in Europe and listed on Nasdaq, Nebius has a global presence with R&D centers across Europe, North America, and Israel. The company's primary offering is an AI-centric cloud platform designed for intensive AI workloads, complemented by various other businesses involved in generative AI development, edtech, and autonomous technology.

📋 Description

• Build, hire, and lead a team of facilities technicians and engineers responsible for the day-to-day operation and maintenance of mechanical and electrical systems (UPS, generators, chillers, HVAC, electrical distribution) • Develop and implement all operational procedures — SOPs, MOPs, EOPs — and establish the standards we'll scale globally • Own site reliability and uptime; lead incident response, root-cause analyses, and post-incident reviews • Define and track KPIs across safety, availability, and operational efficiency; report findings to senior leadership • Partner with Construction and Design Engineering on commissioning of new sites and infrastructure projects • Manage vendor relationships, maintenance contracts, and on-call schedules • Drive continuous improvement — identifying inefficiencies and implementing fixes before they become problems • Ensure compliance with relevant standards (ISO, SOC, ESG/sustainability requirements)

🎯 Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in data center operations, critical facilities, or mission-critical environments (power generation, industrial, military backgrounds also considered) • 5+ years managing technical teams in a 24/7 operational environment • Hands-on knowledge of MEP systems: power (UPS, generators, switchgear), cooling (chillers, HVAC, CRAC units), and electrical distribution • Experience writing and implementing SOPs, MOPs, and maintenance programs • Comfortable building processes from scratch in a fast-moving environment • Strong communicator — able to work across engineering, construction, and executive stakeholders • Familiarity with DCIM/CMMS tools and change management processes

🏖️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation • Career growth and learning opportunities • Flexibility and work-life balance • Collaborative and innovative culture • Opportunity to work on impactful AI projects • International environment and talented teams