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# Data Center Site Operations Manager/Sr. Manager

- **Company:** SK hynix
- **Location:** San Jose, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $140,000.0 - $250,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Data Centers, Data Mining, Network Topologies, Logical Security, Generative AI, Information Technology
- **Published:** August 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/53734b0e-1232-48e3-8114-a55bf567edc3

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in relevant fields such as computer science, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and physics.
 * 10 - 15 years of total engineering experience, with at least 6 years focused on data center operations and management.
 * Proven leadership experience, including senior-level roles overseeing data center strategy, performance, and teams.
 * Experience designing or managing cloud or on-premises IT clusters., * Technical exposure of emerging power sources, cooling technology and IT equipment such as renewable energy, high power density racks, high voltage power supply, 2-phase cooling technologies.
 * Working experience designing or managing CSP or Crypto mining data centers with handling OEMs and System Integrators.
 * In-depth knowledge of GPU-based systems, storage servers, SOTA liquid cooling technologies.
 * Proficiency in GPU-based cluster design and network topology
 * Understanding of Generative AI fundamentals.

Requirement:

 * Authorized to work in the US

## Description

We are seeking a seasoned, Data Center Operations Manager to oversee the purpose-driven AI data center from greenfield/brownfield launch to functional operations. You will be responsible for the strategic vision, operational excellence, and physical and logical security and the safety of our special purpose AI data center. This individual will play mission-critical roles with the technical mastery (MEP, cooling and network)., * Operational Excellence: Build and lead the team of site managers, technicians and contractors. Establish Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Maintenance Methodologies (MOPs)

 * Infrastructure & Resilience: Oversee the health of critical systems, including power (UPS, switchgear, and backup generators), cooling (HVAC, CRAC units, and liquid cooling deployments)
 * Compliance & Security: Ensure the site meet SOC2, ISO 27001, and local safety (OSHA) standards.
 * Internal Alignment and Stakeholder Interface: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure strategy alignment and smooth execution. Deliver the reconfigurable infrastructure to the in-house engineering teams and external technical partners.


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