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You are customer-focused - someone who prioritizes customer success in your work. And finally, you're open and borderless - naturally inclusive in how you work with others., * 5+ years of experience in data center operations, facilities management, or infrastructure management * Strong knowledge of data center power, cooling, and physical infrastructure * Experience with capacity planning, change management, and incident management * Familiarity with ITIL processes and best practices * Strong vendor management and contract oversight experience ## Description The Data Center Manager is responsible for the overall operation, availability, security, and efficiency of one or more data center facilities. This role oversees infrastructure, capacity planning, vendor management, and operational processes to ensure reliable delivery of IT services while meeting business, regulatory, and compliance requirements. * Manage day-to-day operations of the data center, including power, cooling, space, cabling, and physical security * Ensure high availability and reliability of data center infrastructure (servers, storage, networking, and facilities systems) * Lead capacity planning for space, power, and cooling to support current and future business needs * Develop and maintain operational procedures, standards, and documentation * Coordinate and oversee hardware installations, decommissions, and migrations * Manage relationships with vendors, colocation providers, and service partners * Monitor and respond to incidents, outages, and escalations, ensuring root cause analysis and corrective actions are completed * Ensure compliance with security, safety, regulatory, and audit requirements (e.g., ISO, SOC, NIST, or internal controls) * Develop and manage budgets related to data center operations and capital expenditures * Lead, mentor, and manage data center staff and/or onsite contractors * Support disaster recovery and business continuity planning and testing Your Future at Kyndryl Imagine being part of a dynamic team that values your growth and development. As Technical Support at Kyndryl, you'll receive an extensive and diverse set of technical trainings, including cloud technology, and free certifications to enhance your skills and expertise. You'll have the opportunity to pursue a career in advanced technical roles and beyond - taking your future to the next level. 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