Join VultrVultr is seeking a highly skilled and experienced
Server Onboarding Team Manager to lead high-volume server activation and drive the successful scaling of our global cloud infrastructure. The ideal candidate is a process-oriented leader with deep expertise in server imaging, automation, and cross-functional coordination in a cloud or data center environment. This is a highly visible role in a high-growth technology company, which will require the ability to deliver at speed while maintaining quality.
This is your opportunity to join our fast-growing team and leave your mark on Vultr and the future of Cloud Infrastructure. You will directly own the intake and activation of thousands of new servers through 2026, enabling rapid customer growth, capacity expansion, and Vultr's ability to deliver frictionless bare metal and GPU deployments worldwide - playing a pivotal role in one of the most exciting scaling phases in the company's history.
Key Responsibilities- Lead the Server Onboarding team to deliver end-to-end activation of new servers at high velocity.
- Oversee initial server imaging, bundled firmware updates, and automated provisioning pipelines.
- Manage responses to capacity management requests that trigger new server deployments.
- Perform basic post-onboard validation and ensure smooth handoff to the Platform team.
- Build and maintain strong coordination with Capacity Management, Customer Success, and Solutions Engineering teams.
- Develop and optimize automation scripts and validation processes to scale onboarding throughput.
- Track onboarding metrics and drive continuous improvements in cycle time and first-pass success rate.
- Mentor team members on provisioning best practices and support surge periods with efficient resource allocation.
- Collaborate on large-scale server migration and repurposing initiatives as needed.
- Contribute to documentation and knowledge sharing to reduce future onboarding toil.
Qualifications- 7+ years of experience in server provisioning, deployment automation, or infrastructure operations in a cloud/data center environment.
- Hands-on expertise with server imaging, firmware management, and automation tools (Ansible, scripting, etc.).
- Proven leadership experience managing technical teams during high-volume deployment phases.
- Strong project management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Experience working with remote hands providers and ticketing/monitoring systems.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
Compensation$100,000 - $110,000
Final compensation will vary depending on years of experience, background/skill set, location, and applicable laws.
