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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Centre Operations Manager - **Company:** 00148 Equinix (uk) Limited - **Location:** London, United Kingdom - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Data Centers, IT Management - **Published:** November 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/data-centre-operations-manager-00148-equinix-uk-limited-10723895 ## About the Role * Proven leadership in technical operations within complex, high-availability environments (data centers, telco, engineering, or large-scale infrastructure) * Experience leading and developing technical or multi-disciplinary teams * Strong background in engineering, facilities management, or mission-critical operations * Track record of raising performance standards and delivering operational excellence * Comfortable managing budgets, technical projects, and senior stakeholder relationships * Long term relevant experience or equivalent progressive leadership roles The Ideal Candidate We're looking for someone who can: * Inspire and influence - lead people, not just manage them * Raise the bar - set ambitious standards for safety, quality, and performance * Be technically credible - engage confidently with engineers, vendors, and technical teams * Thrive under pressure - operate effectively in mission-critical, high-availability environments And has: * Leadership experience - must have managed more than 10 direct reports * New site experience - ideally a strong understanding of opening a new site, as this role will support the launch of LD14, our newest site * Senior-level influence - has worked with budgets and stakeholders at a senior level * A positive mindset - brings energy, resilience, and a can-do attitude to the team ## Description We're looking for a strong, influential leader to take ownership of operations at LD14, our newest data center on the Slough campus. This is a leadership role requiring someone who can set high standards, inspire technical teams, and bring people with them on the journey to ensure operational excellence. LD14 is a purpose-built, five-storey International Data Centre in the Slough Trading Estate. Opening in 2027 alongside our established Slough sites, LD14 is designed to support high-density workloads, cloud connectivity, and mission-critical financial infrastructure. Sustainability is built in, including the ability to supply waste heat for district heating in the local community. This is a rare opportunity to lead a new site from commissioning through to steady-state operations, and to shape its team, culture, and ways of working from day one. This is not an IT management role. Instead, we're seeking someone with a background in engineering, technical operations, or facilities leadership. While data center experience is an advantage, we also welcome candidates from telecommunications, infrastructure, and other mission-critical technical environments. You will have been accountable for running an operation, responsible for the delivery outcomes, operating costs, and the complexities of engaging with multiple stakeholders Responsibilities Leadership & People Management * Lead, inspire, and develop teams of experienced technical professionals and/or subordinate managers * Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement * Oversee full people management responsibilities, including hiring, coaching, development, and performance reviews * Act as a visible, hands-on leader who sets the tone and brings others along on the journey Operational Management * Define and deliver on operational objectives, policies, and procedures to ensure site performance meets or exceeds Equinix standards * Drive operational efficiency, reliability, and safety across the site * Manage budgets, cost controls, and resource planning effectively * Partner closely with senior stakeholders on site capacity planning and infrastructure strategy Project & Infrastructure Oversight * Plan and deliver site infrastructure projects on time, within scope, and on budget * Oversee technical maintenance, system upgrades, and facility expansions * Collaborate with engineering and design teams during new facility handovers Vendor & Performance Management * Ensure vendors consistently deliver to agreed KPIs and SLAs * Build strong supplier relationships and drive continuous improvement initiatives Incident & Risk Management * Act as the senior incident lead during critical events, coordinating teams and ensuring timely resolution * Lead root cause analysis and ensure corrective actions are implemented quickly * Oversee compliance, MOP approvals, and testing protocols to ensure operational resilience, Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability. 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