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 - $200K *

Drive the future of network connectivity by managing site selection, carrier negotiations, and team leadership to ensure robust, efficient data center connections globally. Collaborate with engineerin...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $145K *

Empower security and compliance within Microsoft cloud environments by engineering and managing robust security controls while fostering a proactive approach to risk assessment and improvement for org...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the strategic direction of Creator Command Centers, ensuring mission-driven organizations effectively engage their audiences through innovative narrative strategies and creator-led initiatives...

New York, NYRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$78K - $106K *

Transform client payment policies by ensuring accuracy and compliance. Engage with internal and external teams to manage medical policy updates, conduct analyses, and enhance client relationships whil...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$240K - $300K *

Manage high-stakes data center leasing transactions while providing legal guidance across corporate governance, joint ventures, and negotiations. Drive project execution and build scalable legal frame...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$265K - $295K *

Develop and execute community engagement strategies to foster trust and collaboration with local stakeholders in Virginia and West Virginia, ensuring Anthropic's infrastructure projects align with com...

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6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's transforming client experiences by leading complex ERP implementations. You will manage diverse cross-functional teams, oversee project scopes and budgets, and cultivate strong clie...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's transforming operations, driving cross-functional efficiency, and enhancing strategic planning. This high-impact role bridges strategy and execution, boosting clarity and structure...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $185K *

Grow your career with an innovative team shaping data engineering through AI. Lead and mentor skilled engineers, design robust data pipelines, and drive industry-best practices for a data-driven futur...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team as you manage enterprise database environments, ensuring optimal performance and security. Collaborate with development teams to deliver scalable solutions while maintaining compli...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Take ownership of market share growth by building relationships with Builders and Contractors. Drive sales objectives and provide advanced business intelligence to meet national housing start goals wh...

North Carolina, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $155K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing customer success by leading a high-performing group of CSMs. Drive measurable value across a diverse portfolio, ensuring operational excellence and fostering...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform critical power systems by overseeing installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of backup generators in data centers, ensuring uninterrupted power supply and optimal uptime for mission-c...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$125K - $150K *

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Tackle complex technical programs by leading cross-functional teams, driving execution from strategy to launch, and ensuring alignment across global engineering and product leaders for impactful outco...

San Diego, CARemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$79K - $158K *

Explore a vital role in delivering robust cooling solutions as a skilled HVAC Foreman Data Center Chiller Technician, leading teams and enhancing customer comfort in a dynamic environment focused on i...

Texas, USRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

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

$104K - $120K *

Champion strategic real estate initiatives that drive growth and optimize portfolio performance. Collaborate across functions to manage complex projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives an...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Empower your career by leading mechanical design for hyperscale data centers. Oversee HVAC, piping, and fire suppression systems while ensuring project success through collaboration and innovation. Jo...

Chicago, ILRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in designing and overseeing mechanical systems for hyperscale data centers, ensuring reliability and efficiency while managing client relationships and project teams across multiple di...

Los Angeles, CARemote

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead the design and construction of mechanical systems for hyperscale data centers, ensuring reliability and efficiency while collaborating with global teams on high-profile...

Arlington, VARemote

2 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Optimize project financials by providing expert analysis, reporting, and controls for government contracts. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure accurate forecasting, invoicing, and compliance, dri...

Chicago, ILRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$79K - $122K *

Empower a dynamic team by supervising Tier I Knowledge Center agents, managing performance, and optimizing user support processes. Drive operational excellence while enhancing efficiency, ensuring hig...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$170K - $175K *

Champion innovative structural design for mission-critical data centers, focusing on prefabricated and modular construction. Lead technical strategy, establish design standards, and ensure safety and...

Denver, CORemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$172K - $240K *

Join a team that's redefining AI security! As a Principal AI Security Engineer, you'll lead assessments, design controls, and partner with teams to ensure safe AI adoption across the enterprise, drivi...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $140K *

Deliver impactful project leadership in a multi-phase AI integration program, ensuring timely execution and alignment with strategic goals while fostering collaboration across technical and leadership...

Virginia, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.