Regional Data Center Manager - Finland (Bilingual Required)LocationMikkeli (South Savo) Area, Finland (with regional travel)
About The RoleCerebras Systems is seeking a
Regional Data Center Manager to lead operations, deployment execution, and infrastructure performance across our Finland-based and broader European deployments.
This role sits within the
AI Infrastructure organization and is responsible for ensuring that high-density AI clusters are
built rapidly, operated reliably, and scaled efficiently.
This is a
hands-on leadership role requiring:
- Practical data center experience.
- Strong working knowledge of MEP systems (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing).
- The ability to interface directly with facility providers;
- The ability to execute at a managerial level, leading local teams while translating and enforcing requirements from global HQ engineering and operations teams.
- Fluency in both Finnish and English is required. Being conversant in French is highly desirable.
Key Responsibilities
Regional Operations & Execution- Own end-to-end data center operations across Finland and adjacent EU sites.
- Ensure infrastructure meets performance, uptime, and safety requirements.
- Act as the regional execution owner, translating HQ standards into site-level implementation.
- Lead incident response and escalation for facility and infrastructure issues.
Facility Interface & MEP Oversight- Serve as primary interface with facility providers, landlords, and MEP vendors.
- Ensure facilities meet Cerebras requirements across:
- Power (UPS, transformers, distribution paths);
- Cooling (CDUs, chilled water loops, CRAH/CRAC systems);
- Plumbing (flow, pressure, and loop stability).
- Validate facility readiness and performance using real-time telemetry (flow rate, temperature, pressure).
Build & Deployment Leadership- Lead regional execution of cluster deployments (5MW modular increments)
- Coordinate with global teams to execute:
- Site readiness;
- Equipment installation;
- Commissioning and handoff to operations.
- Drive cross-functional alignment between:
- Site Operations;
- Network Operations;
- Cluster Operations.
Team Leadership & HQ Alignment- Manage and develop local data center technicians and site staff.
- Ensure local execution aligns with global standards, MoPs, and engineering requirements.
- Act as the bridge between HQ and the field, ensuring:
- Requirements are clearly communicated;
- Execution is consistent and timely.
QualificationsRequired- Bilingual fluency in Finnish and English; French fluency desirable.
- 5-10+ years of practical data center or critical facility experience.
- Strong working knowledge of MEP systems (mechanical, electrical, plumbing).
- Proven ability to interface directly with facility providers and vendors.
- Experience managing or leading site-level technical teams.
- Ability to execute operationally while aligning with centralized/global direction.
Preferred- Experience with high-density or liquid-cooled environments.
- Exposure to AI/HPC infrastructure.
- Experience in multi-site or regional operations.
- Familiarity with structured incident management frameworks (e.g., ITIL).
