# Manager, Data Center Operations

**Company:** [xAI](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/xai)
**Location:** Memphis, TN, Southaven, MS
**Role:** DevOps / SRE
**Experience:** 5+ years
**Skills:** Server Hardware, Data Center Operations, Cabling, Networking, Power Management, Cooling Systems, Jira, Python, Bash, Incident Management, Inventory Management, Preventive Maintenance, High-Performance Computing, Machine Learning, Sustainability
**Posted:** 2026-08-07

> Manages data center technicians and critical infrastructure supporting AI compute systems, including power, cooling, networking, hardware deployments, incidents, vendors, and capacity expansion. Requires 5+ years in data center operations and 3+ years managing technical teams.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Oversee power, cooling, networking, and hardware deployments to maintain 99.999% uptime for AI compute systems.
- Lead and develop Data Center Operations Technicians through training, performance evaluations, and team development.
- Manage hardware lifecycles, incident resolution, and inventory processes.
- Coordinate technicians, AI specialists, and external vendors during technology integrations and capacity expansions.
- Implement energy-efficient practices and sustainability initiatives.
- Track uptime, power efficiency, and issue-resolution metrics to improve site performance.
- Direct emergency response and resolve operational issues quickly.
- Develop preventative maintenance schedules with vendors and ticket workflows in Jira.
- Help standardize operational best practices across sites.

## Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in data center operations or similar critical environments.
- 3+ years managing technical teams.
- Proven ability to lead teams in fast-paced, high-responsibility settings.
- Expertise in server hardware, cabling, and data center technologies, including setup and lifecycle management.
- Ability to work in a dynamic environment with occasional on-call duties.
- Willingness to travel to data center locations as needed.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand for long periods, and occasionally use ladders.

## Nice-to-Haves
- Experience supporting AI, machine learning, or high-performance computing environments.
- Proficiency with Jira and collaborative workflows.
- Strong analytical and technical communication skills.
- Familiarity with Python or Bash scripting for automation.
- Experience partnering with vendors, scaling operations, and advancing sustainability initiatives.

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