Data Center Manager

maincubes Holding & Service GmbH
Schiphol, Netherlands
3 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior

Job location

Schiphol, Netherlands

Tech stack

Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
Data Centers
Monitoring of Systems
Microsoft Office
Microsoft PowerPoint
System Availability

Job description

The Data Center Manager is responsible for ensuring the continuous, secure, and efficient operation of all data center facilities. This role oversees day-to-day operations, manages critical infrastructure, and ensures compliance with regulatory and industry standards. In addition to maintaining high availability and reliability, the position involves leading a skilled team and coordinating activities that support operational excellence and customer satisfaction., * Oversee the daily operation of data center infrastructure including power, cooling, fire suppression, security, and monitoring systems

  • Ensure uptime and SLA commitments through proactive facility maintenance and incident response
  • Manage preventive and corrective maintenance schedules in coordination with internal teams and vendors
  • Review and optimize facility processes to improve energy efficiency and operational excellence

Team Leadership & Development

  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of technicians and facility engineers
  • Oversee shift scheduling, workload distribution, performance reviews, and training plans
  • Foster a culture of safety, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Customer Interaction & Stakeholder Management

  • Host and lead customer meetings, technical tours, and discussions on data center performance and capabilities
  • Act as the main escalation point for customer issues related to facilities and infrastructure
  • Communicate clearly and professionally with internal and external stakeholders

Compliance, Audits & Documentation

  • Prepare for, lead, and support internal and external audits (ISO, SOC, compliance, health & safety)
  • Ensure all operational activities comply with regulatory, safety, and company standards
  • Maintain accurate documentation, SOPs, work permits, and reports

Technical Expertise

  • Apply strong electrical engineering knowledge to analyze and solve technical issues in power distribution, UPS systems, generators, and electrical infrastructure
  • Support root-cause analysis of incidents and implement corrective actions
  • Coordinate technical upgrades, expansions, and improvement projects

Administrative & Software Skills

  • Utilize Microsoft Office and other productivity tools to create reports, presentations, budgets, and planning documents
  • Manage vendor contracts, purchase orders, and service documentation
  • Track metrics, KPIs, and operational performance indicators

Requirements

Do you have experience in Microsoft Word?, * Minimum 10 years of experience in data center, facility management, or critical-infrastructure environments

  • Strong leadership experience with proven ability to manage and develop teams
  • Technical background in electrical engineering or a related field
  • Experience managing customer relationships and conducting client-facing meetings
  • Demonstrated success in audit preparation and compliance management
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
  • Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment

Preferred Certifications (Optional)

  • Data Center Facility certifications (e.g., CDCP, CDCS, CDCM)
  • Electrical or safety certifications
  • ITIL Foundation

Benefits & conditions

  • Let's talk money: We know it matters, which is why we offer an attractive salary plus bonuses.
  • Take a break: Enjoy 30 days of vacation to recharge.
  • Secure your future: Join a financially strong company that offers long-term stability, exciting growth opportunities, and a start-up spirit with plenty of room for fresh ideas and change.
  • Plan ahead: We've got your back with a company pension plan and capital-forming benefits.
  • Celebrate together: From Christmas parties to team events, we've got plenty of ways to share the fun.
  • Keep growing: Access tailored training opportunities to reach your personal and professional goals.
  • Enjoy perks: Take advantage of employee discounts on top brands and online shops.

About the company

The world is going digital - and with it, the construction of data centers is booming. Great news for demanding customers and our planet: maincubes is here. As a 100% European provider, we focus on green energy and sustainability to deliver reliable, high-performance IT capacities to companies across all industries - for applications like autonomous driving, AI, or virtual reality. From planning to construction and operations, we handle everything in-house. The result: "Green Buildings" that even feed waste heat into local networks and data centers that enable a data-sovereign Europe. Although we've been in the market since 2011, our story is just beginning: Over the coming years, we're investing more than 1 billion euros in new data centers. For this growth, we need people like you - creative minds who want to help us develop ideas and have fun along the way. Diversity is one of our core values! We appreciate and respect the uniqueness of every individual, regardless of origin, gender, age, religion, disability, or sexual identity. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds who want to enrich our team with their perspectives. Are you in?     If you require alternative methods of application or screening, you must approach the employer directly to request this as Indeed is not responsible for the employer's application process.

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