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# Manager, Data Center Operations

- **Company:** IDR, Inc.
- **Location:** Secaucus, NJ, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $114,400.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Artificial Intelligence, Data Centers, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Time Tracking Software, Industrial Software
- **Published:** August 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/7f30b54d-caed-4b6d-8e6a-77a4f1ec314e

## About the Role

* 7+ years of experience in mechanical/electrical operations within critical facilities (data center, hospital, power plant preferred), including installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting large commercial/industrial systems.
 * Hands-on expertise with critical infrastructure such as chilled water systems, large centrifugal chillers, cooling towers, heat exchangers, water treatment, VFDs/pumps, HVAC/CRAC/CRAH, humidification, BMS/PLC controls, generators and electrical distribution, UPS systems, and fire suppression systems.
 * 3-5 years of people management experience with proven leadership in a process-driven environment.
 * 3-5 years of vendor/service contract management and project management experience, including budgeting, forecasting, time tracking, scheduling, scope development, and contract oversight.
 * Strong written and verbal communication skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project), and ability to coordinate contractors while solving problems in real time (including after hours as needed).

## Description

IDR is seeking a Manager, Data Center Operations to join one of our top clients for an opportunity in Secaucus, NJ. This role leads day-to-day operations of a critical facility supporting high-availability data center environments within the technology services industry. You'll manage a process-driven team, coordinate vendors and contractors, and ensure mechanical and electrical infrastructure remains reliable, safe, and compliant., * Lead swing-shift operations (onsite) to maintain uptime and operational readiness across critical facility infrastructure.

 * Manage, coach, and develop a team responsible for preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and corrective repairs.
 * Oversee vendor performance and service contracts, ensuring work is completed safely, on schedule, and to specification.
 * Drive projects from scope through execution, including budgeting, scheduling, and stakeholder communication.
 * Promote rigorous processes, documentation, and continuous improvement across maintenance programs and operating procedures., By submitting this application, you acknowledge and consent to engage in conversation with a recruiter or virtual recruiter from IDR Inc. and its affiliates, and contracted partners by receiving calls, AI-generated calls, texts, or emails to the contact information provided. Please ensure that the contact information provided is one you are permitted to use and are authorized to receive such messages on. If your contact information changes during the application process, please notify IDR promptly. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can opt-out of receiving communications at any time by saying or replying with "STOP" and "HELP" for help. To view our privacy policy, you may access it here (;br>PandoLogic. Keywords: Data Center Manager, Location: Secaucus, NJ - 07096


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