Data Center Manager Jobs

Discover Data Center Manager jobs on Ladders, where professionals can explore vetted opportunities paying $100,000 or more. Data Center Managers oversee the facilities, people, and systems that keep critical computing infrastructure available, secure, and efficient. Browse roles across technology companies, financial services, healthcare, telecommunications, and other organizations that rely on resilient data center operations.

What Does a Data Center Manager Do?

Data Center Managers lead day-to-day operations for data center facilities and infrastructure. Depending on the organization, responsibilities may include managing teams and vendors, maintaining uptime and service levels, coordinating maintenance and capacity planning, overseeing physical security and safety, and monitoring power and cooling systems. They also help manage incidents, budgets, audits, and projects involving facility upgrades or technology changes.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek experience in data center operations, IT infrastructure, facilities management, or engineering, along with a record of leading teams and complex projects. Useful capabilities include incident management, risk assessment, vendor and budget management, operational planning, and familiarity with systems such as uninterruptible power supplies, generators, cooling equipment, networking, and monitoring platforms. Requirements vary by role; some positions prefer relevant technical credentials or industry certifications.

Data Center Manager Salary and Career Outlook

Compensation depends on factors such as location, employer, facility scale, technical scope, and leadership experience. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, making it a resource for experienced candidates seeking senior operations and infrastructure leadership roles. Some Data Center Managers advance to director-level positions in data center operations, infrastructure, facilities, or technology.

Find Data Center Manager Jobs on Ladders

Use Ladders to explore Data Center Manager opportunities and identify roles that fit your experience and career goals. Review job requirements, operational scope, and leadership expectations to find positions where you can help deliver reliable, secure, and scalable infrastructure.

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$150K - $180K *

Champion the strategic site selection for large-scale data centers, overseeing real estate negotiations, feasibility studies, and cross-team partnerships to drive impactful decisions and solutions in...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$79K - $115K *

Lead the execution of service projects in Data Center Services, ensuring high-quality delivery and customer satisfaction. Oversee project planning, risk management, and resource coordination while dri...

RemoteRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate your career by leading mechanical system upgrades in data centers. Collaborate with diverse teams to drive project success, manage risks, and optimize processes while ensuring alignment wit...

Oregon City, ORRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing global data center upgrade projects, ensuring seamless execution across multiple locations while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive program success and enha...

Seattle, WARemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$190K - $215K *

Manage the entire deal process for data center acquisitions, engaging stakeholders, negotiating terms, and driving transactions to closure. Handle multiple deals with precision while optimizing commer...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$275K - $300K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead quality and technical governance for mission-critical facilities, ensuring operational readiness and continuous improvement across the facility lifecycle from design to...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $160K *

Drive successful execution of data center construction projects by managing commissioning, field modifications, and collaboration with stakeholders, ensuring projects meet timelines and budgets while...

Edmonton, ABRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of data center design by leading diverse teams in delivering high-quality projects. Leverage your expertise in engineering and project management to drive innovation and client satisf...

Arlington, VARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in construction quality management for a large-scale data center portfolio. Drive the establishment of quality standards, ensure compliance, and oversee a dedicated team of Site Qualit...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $150K *

Elevate your career by managing our Enterprise platform, driving operational efficiency, and enhancing business processes through innovative technology solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to gath...

Denver, CORemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in designing cutting-edge infrastructure for large-scale AI deployments. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless execution from concept to construction, maintaining...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $138K *

Manage complex data center deployment projects, ensuring timely delivery and alignment among stakeholders. Oversee planning, execution, and closeout while maintaining budget and risk controls in fast...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$150K - $225K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring 24/7 operations of critical data centers. Lead engineering and operations teams to optimize infrastructure, enhance reliability, and modernize systems, all whi...

Rockville, MDRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$18K - $215K *

Lead the development of our data center project, ensuring all operations meet budget, technical specifications, and timelines while collaborating with stakeholders and being onsite 80% of the time for...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$320K - $405K *

Champion best-in-class hardware repairs across global data centers, ensuring efficient turnaround and quality standards. Drive scalable processes, manage vendor relationships, and analyze failure tren...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $158K *

Join a team that's dedicated to leading project-specific commissioning initiatives within data centers. Manage, train, and collaborate with onsite teams to ensure compliance with commissioning plans a...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$140K - $150K *

Develop impactful data center operations by leading field execution, managing crews, ensuring quality and safety, and driving project completion across diverse infrastructure initiatives. Foster commu...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$320K - $405K *

Unlock your potential by driving large-scale compute capacity deployments in partner-operated data centers. Manage hardware installations, collaborate with vendors, and optimize processes while ensuri...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $200K *

Pioneer the execution of large-scale datacenter projects, driving profitability and strategic growth. Lead a high-performing team while managing complex stakeholder relationships and ensuring operatio...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$180K - $225K *

Tackle the procurement lifecycle for mission-critical cooling equipment in data centers. Lead strategic initiatives, supplier performance, and operational excellence, while managing risks and driving...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Manage complex data center programs, driving performance and client satisfaction. Lead proposal efforts and ensure successful project execution while collaborating with cross-functional teams to achie...

Arlington, VARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$320K - $405K *

Shape your career as you oversee network deployment and maintenance across multiple data centers. Lead initiatives from planning to execution, ensuring the delivery of robust network solutions while d...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $150K *

Optimize project execution by overseeing financial defense, variance tracking, and reporting processes. Your leadership will ensure compliance, timely billing, and effective cost management across mul...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the design and management of robust and scalable network infrastructure for hyperscale data centers. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high performance and reliability in support...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Engage in strategic business development within the Commercial & Industrial Data Center market. Identify opportunities, build relationships, and deliver innovative energy solutions while collaborating...

North Carolina, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Data Center Manager do?question toggle

    A Data Center Manager oversees data center operations, including infrastructure availability, team and vendor performance, maintenance, capacity planning, security, incident response, and operational budgets. The precise scope varies by employer and facility.

  • What qualifications are needed to become a Data Center Manager?question toggle

    Employers typically look for relevant experience in data center operations, IT infrastructure, facilities, or engineering, plus leadership and project-management skills. Technical knowledge of power, cooling, networking, monitoring, and safety processes can also be valuable.

  • How much do Data Center Managers earn?question toggle

    Pay varies based on location, experience, employer, facility size, and job responsibilities. Ladders features vetted professional positions paying $100,000 or more, including qualifying Data Center Manager opportunities.

  • Where do Data Center Managers work?question toggle

    Data Center Managers work for organizations that operate or rely on data center facilities, including technology providers, cloud and colocation companies, financial institutions, healthcare organizations, telecommunications firms, and large enterprises.

  • What career paths can follow a Data Center Manager role?question toggle

    Experienced managers may progress into director or senior leadership roles in data center operations, infrastructure, facilities, or technology, depending on their expertise and organization.