# Regional Data Center Manager

**Company:** [Cerebras Systems](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/cerebras-systems)
**Location:** Sunnyvale, CA
**Role:** Other
**Experience:** 5+ years
**Skills:** data center operations, mep systems, liquid cooling, Incident Response, itil, hpc infrastructure
**Posted:** 2026-06-29

> Lead operations, deployment, and performance of high-density AI data centers in Finland and broader Europe. Requires 5-10+ years data center experience, MEP systems knowledge, team leadership, and bilingual Finnish/English fluency.

## Job Description

## 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).

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