[Hiring] Data Center Operations Manager @Salute Inc.

Role Description

Salute is a global leader in delivering Data Center services – firmly established in the US and with a rapidly growing client base across Europe and beyond. This is an exciting time to join the team as we step up operations in new countries and commence work on new and challenging projects. As a result of this growth, we are looking to recruit a Technical Operations Manager. This is a key opportunity to join a growing organisation providing specialist advisory services to the data centre industry.

Our team supports clients across:

• Colocation advisory
• Strategy and business planning
• Operational readiness
• Acquisition and investment assessment
• New-build technical due diligence
• Operational maturity development

The Technical Manager operates in an advisory, governance and operational leadership capacity, ensuring the technical integrity, performance, compliance and effective day-to-day management of mechanical and electrical infrastructure within client data centres.

The role provides technical oversight, due diligence and best-practice guidance, ensuring that engineering and operational activities—including mobilization, upgrades, new builds, ongoing site management and client service delivery—are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with client requirements, international standards, operational best practice and regulatory compliance.

A key part of the role is promoting and managing electrical safety governance. Acting as the High Voltage Authorised Person (HVAP), the Technical Manager manages the appointment, authorisation and competency of personnel involved in HV and MV operations. The position ensures safe systems of work are applied, switching operations are controlled, and all activities comply with statutory and electrical safety requirements.

Alongside technical delivery, you will provide operational leadership for assigned sites and accounts, including:

• Leading and developing operational teams
• Managing client and vendor relationships
• Liaising with HR, finance and payroll teams
• Supporting billing and cost control
• Contributing to the strategic development and growth of client accounts

The role will also include structured development to become a subject-matter expert in artificial intelligence and its practical application within data centre operations.

Qualifications

• A degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Building Services Engineering is preferred.
• Minimum of seven years’ experience in data centre or critical-infrastructure operations.
• Proven experience in technical due diligence, operational readiness, operational management or advisory services.
• Experience leading technical or operational teams in a client-facing environment.
• Recognised High Voltage Authorised Person qualification, or equivalent experience and suitability for appointment.
• Familiarity with ISO and Uptime Institute operational standards.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement, reporting, technical governance and vendor management.
• Commercial awareness and experience supporting budgets, billing, procurement or account performance.
• Fluent English; additional European languages are beneficial.
• Willingness to travel across Europe.

Requirements

• Have a strong technical understanding of data centre mechanical and electrical systems and their operational interfaces.
• Demonstrate experience in technical due diligence, operational readiness, mobilization and performance evaluation for new and existing facilities.
• Possess knowledge of colocation operations, lifecycle management and industry best-practice frameworks.
• Understand and apply standards such as ISO 9001, ISO 55000, ISO 50001 and Uptime Institute operational guidelines.
• Hold, or be qualified for appointment as, a High Voltage Authorised Person (HVAP), with proven experience managing or supervising HV and MV systems, preparing and issuing safety documentation, implementing isolation procedures, and ensuring compliance with the Electricity at Work Regulations and site-specific safety rules.
• Demonstrate the ability to assess competence, manage authorised personnel and maintain safe systems of work for HV and MV operations.
• Have experience leading operational teams and managing performance, development, training and succession planning.
• Be comfortable managing client relationships, suppliers, service partners and senior internal stakeholders.
• Demonstrate commercial awareness, including an understanding of budgets, billing, financial controls, vendor performance and account development.
• Be interested in the use of AI, automation and operational data to improve data centre performance and service delivery.
• Communicate effectively with clients, consultants and internal stakeholders at all levels.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Access to cutting-edge industry training aimed at enhancing skills and supporting future development.
• Valuable on-the-job and structured training in your current role.
• Opportunities for ambitious and motivated individuals.

Company Description

Here, at Salute, we value our people and take great pride in providing not just a job but fantastic career opportunities.