Data Centre Operations Manager

Data Centre Operations Manager Permanent - £100k - £110k + strong benefits Location: Remote Your new company I'm currently looking for a Data Centre Operations Manager to join a genuinely exciting business with great growth plans and execution so far. It's a rare opportunity to join a fast-scaling technology organisation at the forefront of AI and high-performance computing infrastructure. With a bold vision to deploy 3GW of data centre capacity by 2030, the company is building the physical backbone for a new generation of compute-intensive workloads. The business is an NVIDIA Cloud Partner and is a key organisation in the global on-demand GPU market. Your new role As Data Centre Operations Manager, you are the guardian of operational excellence across the data centre portfolio. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring someone who can manage the critical balance between uptime, efficiency, compliance, and continuous improvement in a demanding 24x7 environment. You will be responsible for the day-to-day performance of the data centre facilities, ensuring the AI and HPC infrastructure runs reliably, efficiently, and safely. You'll build and lead operational teams, implement world-class procedures, and drive the operational discipline that enables delivery on its commitments to customers. Key parts of the role: Deliver Operational Leadership and Excellence: Ensure maximum uptime, efficiency, and reliability. Build High-Performing Teams: Recruit, train, and lead teams of engineers and technicians. Drive Continuous Improvement: Implement operational frameworks and improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, sustainability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness. Standards & Procedures: Implement and enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs), maintenance schedules, and incident response protocols Systems & Asset Management: Ensure the integrity and accuracy of data within the Data Centre Infrastructure Management (DCIM) system, including asset tracking, environmental monitoring, and capacity planning Vendor & Stakeholder Management: Manage vendor and contractor relationships, including maintenance providers, equipment suppliers, and service partners What you'll need to succeed 3+ years' experience in managing multi-site or hyperscale data centre operations, with 5-8 years of experience in data centre operations or facilities management. A strong understanding of data centre systems, including electrical, mechanical, HVAC, UPS, generators, fire suppression, and structured cabling Solid knowledge of IT infrastructure (servers, storage, network equipment, GPU clusters) and its interaction with facility systems Demonstrable ability to build, mentor, and lead operational teams in high-uptime, SLA-driven, 24x7 environments Proficiency in DCIM tools and asset management systems for monitoring, capacity planning, operational reporting and conducting asset audits. Hands-on experience with critical infrastructure systems and routine maintenance procedures Expert knowledge of industry standards and best practices (ISO 27001, ISO 50001, ASHRAE, Uptime Institute Tier Standards) Excellent communication, organisational, problem-solving, leadership and interpersonal skills. Strong communication skills with the ability to manage stakeholders and coordinate across departments Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or related discipline Master's degree in Engineering, IT Management, or related field Professional certifications: CDCP (Certified Data Centre Professional), CDCS (Certified Data Centre Specialist), BICSI DCDC, or PMP What you'll get in return Strong salary (Up to £110k) and benefits Share options and long-term incentives Unlimited holiday policy 100% remote working with flexible hours A culture of internal promotion and career development Enhanced family-friendly policies What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk