Regional Data Center Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end data center operations across Finland and adjacent EU sites.
• Ensure infrastructure meets performance, uptime, and safety requirements.
• Act as the regional execution owner, translating HQ standards into site-level implementation.
• Lead incident response and escalation for facility and infrastructure issues.
• Serve as primary interface with facility providers, landlords, and MEP vendors.
• Ensure facilities meet requirements across power (UPS, transformers, distribution paths), cooling (CDUs, chilled water loops, CRAH/CRAC systems), and plumbing (flow, pressure, and loop stability).
• Validate facility readiness and performance using real-time telemetry (flow rate, temperature, pressure).
• Lead regional execution of cluster deployments (5MW modular increments).
• Coordinate with global teams on site readiness, equipment installation, commissioning and handoff to operations.
• Drive cross-functional alignment between site operations, network operations, and cluster operations.
• Manage and develop local data center technicians and site staff.
• Ensure local execution aligns with global standards, MoPs, and engineering requirements.
• Act as the bridge between HQ and the field for clear communication and consistent execution.

Qualifications

Required

• Bilingual fluency in Finnish and English; French fluency desirable.
• 5–10+ years of practical data center or critical facility experience.
• Strong working knowledge of MEP systems (mechanical, electrical, plumbing).
• Proven ability to interface directly with facility providers and vendors.
• Experience managing or leading site-level technical teams.
• Ability to execute operationally while aligning with centralized/global direction.

Preferred

• Experience with high-density or liquid-cooled environments.
• Exposure to AI/HPC infrastructure.
• Experience in multi-site or regional operations.
• Familiarity with structured incident management frameworks (e.g., ITIL).