Vice President, Data Center Operations

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🏄 California – Remote

🏄 California – Remote

💵 $275k - $325k / year

⏰ Full Time

🔴 Lead

👔 Vice President

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Montera Infrastructure

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1 - 10 employees

Founded 2025

🏗️ Construction

📦 Logistics

🚀 Aerospace

Construction • Logistics • Aerospace

Montera Infrastructure is a company focused on building and managing hyperscale data centers optimized for advanced digital workloads. With a strong emphasis on rapid deployment and unmatched scale, Montera’s team of experienced operators delivers critical infrastructure to support the growing demand in sectors like AI, cloud computing, and enterprise technology. The company operates mainly in North America, offering reliable and scalable solutions designed to meet the needs of leading innovators in the digital infrastructure space.

📋 Description

• Develop and execute Montera's long-term operations strategy for a rapidly expanding hyperscale data center portfolio • Build and lead a high-performing operations organization responsible for critical facilities, engineering, maintenance, reliability, and operational readiness • Establish operational standards, governance models, policies, procedures, and best practices across all sites • Lead the transition from design and construction through commissioning, turnover, operational readiness, and live operations • Develop and implement reliability-centered maintenance, asset management, and lifecycle management programs across critical infrastructure • Drive operational excellence initiatives focused on uptime, efficiency, safety, capacity utilization, sustainability, and customer experience • Establish KPIs, reporting frameworks, and performance management systems to measure operational effectiveness across the portfolio • Partner with development and delivery teams to embed operational requirements into facility design standards and future deployments • Oversee CMMS/EAM platforms, work management systems, maintenance strategies, and operational technology programs • Lead vendor management, service partner relationships, and operational procurement activities • Drive continuous improvement initiatives that reduce risk, improve reliability, and optimize operating costs • Support customer engagement with hyperscale, AI, cloud, and enterprise clients as a senior operational representative • Manage annual operating budgets and support capital planning across the portfolio • Foster a culture centered on safety, accountability, collaboration, and operational excellence • Recruit, mentor, and develop future operations leaders across the organization

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Construction Management, or a related technical field • 20+ years of experience leading mission-critical infrastructure, data center operations, semiconductor facilities, or large-scale industrial operations • 10+ years of executive leadership experience managing multi-site operations organizations • Demonstrated success operating hyperscale data centers supporting cloud, AI, or high-density compute environments • Experience leading operations across multiple campuses, regions, or global portfolios • Deep understanding of critical infrastructure systems, including electrical distribution, UPS, generators, cooling systems, controls, and mechanical systems • Proven experience developing operational readiness, commissioning, and construction-to-operations transition programs • Strong knowledge of reliability engineering methodologies, including RCM, FMEA, root cause analysis, and risk management frameworks • Experience implementing CMMS/EAM platforms and enterprise maintenance programs • Track record of building and leading large-scale operational organizations consisting of facility managers, engineers, technicians, and support personnel • Experience managing significant operating budgets, capital programs, and operational P&L responsibilities • Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills • Strong business acumen with the ability to balance operational performance, customer outcomes, and financial objectives • Professional Engineer (PE), PMP, Uptime Institute, AFCOM, or related certifications are a plus

🏖️ Benefits

• Remote-first work environment with flexibility, ownership, and meaningful rewards • 90% of health premiums paid for employees and dependents • Up to 8 weeks of paid time off per year, including holidays, PTO, and sick time • Up to 8 weeks of paid parental leave after 6 months of employment • 401(k) plan with immediate eligibility • No 401(k) vesting requirement • Employer 401(k) match contributions up to 6% • Up to $3,500 annual reimbursement for approved courses, certifications, conferences, and professional development • Remote work stipend