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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$265K - $295K *

Shape community engagement strategies to foster trust and collaboration with local stakeholders, ensuring Anthropic's infrastructure projects benefit the communities we serve while navigating complex...

RemoteRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$126K - $177K *

Lead a dynamic Managed Services Engineering Team to enhance customer satisfaction, optimize operations, and drive continuous service improvement while fostering strong relationships with clients and p...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$114K - $190K *

Drive the Integrated Operations Center, overseeing cybersecurity operations, fraud defense, and incident management. Lead cross-functional teams to enhance threat detection, operational resilience, an...

Lancaster, PARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$161K - $190K *

Join a team that's driving strategic initiatives, optimizing governance, and enhancing operational effectiveness in a complex data center environment while collaborating across various functional doma...

Austin, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading comprehensive CFD studies for data centers, transforming complex simulations into actionable design insights. Collaborate globally on high-profile projects while ensuring h...

Arlington, VARemote

1 week ago

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

$170K - $210K *

Lead the design management of mechanical equipment for a hyperscale data center, ensuring integration and compliance with technical standards while guiding teams and managing procurement specification...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$118K - $177K *

Shape the future of data center and power generation markets by identifying and developing strategic growth opportunities. Build long-term relationships and collaborate cross-functionally to drive sus...

Texas, USRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$118K - $177K *

Unlock strategic growth opportunities in data centers and power generation. Collaborate cross-functionally to build customer relationships, develop market strategies, and drive sustainable business gr...

Texas, USRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$132K - $238K *

Champion innovative structural engineering solutions that ensure the integrity of data center products and manufacturing facilities. Collaborate across disciplines to create scalable designs from conc...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive operational excellence by enhancing reliability and performance of a SaaS platform. Collaborate with development teams to implement automation, incident management, and observability practices...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$117K - $234K *

Partner with us to lead service operations for mission-critical data centers, driving growth and ensuring exceptional customer experiences across North America. Leverage your HVAC expertise to enhance...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

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

$170K - $210K *

Advance your career by leading a dynamic data center electrical design team. Enhance project strategy, design, and deployment, ensuring excellence in performance while collaborating across functions t...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $200K *

Transform the future of data infrastructures by leading site evaluations for new data centers. Utilize your expertise in power, land, and regulatory dynamics to identify and secure optimal locations t...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$250K - $280K *

Shape the future of safety and sustainability by leading a global EHS strategy that ensures compliance and promotes zero-incident culture across high-risk construction and operational sites within a r...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$132K - $165K *

Accelerate progress at multi-site data center and AI programs valued over $25M. Lead diverse teams to ensure successful delivery, budget management, and customer satisfaction while driving executive c...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$93K - $137K *

Contribute to impactful projects by leveraging your expertise in analysis and strategy. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive innovative solutions and enhance operational efficiency, ensuring alignm...

Texas, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of IT capacity management by ensuring resources meet business demand in a regulated environment. Collaborate with teams to optimize performance, manage risks, and align strategies for...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $105K *

Champion the successful delivery of complex projects, guiding financial institutions in adopting innovative loan origination software. Manage timelines, risks, and stakeholder expectations to ensure p...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform your career by managing and optimizing Linux web server environments. Leverage your expertise in Apache, Tomcat, and NGINX to enhance performance, security, and reliability in a fully remote...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the Solutions Engineering function, driving technical excellence and customer engagement to design tailored data center solutions. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure seamless transitions fr...

Texas, USRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Pioneer the preconstruction process for a major data center campus, guiding it from design through procurement and ensuring alignment with budget and schedule goals. Lead a team, set standards, and in...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $215K *

Champion the future of energy development by leading regional strategies, managing utility relationships, and driving contract negotiations. This role balances strategic oversight with tactical execut...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $210K *

Advance strategic commercial negotiations across complex EPC agreements, ensuring comprehensive risk management and delivery excellence. Collaborate with diverse teams to drive supplier engagement in...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$93K - $150K *

Support and optimize cloud-based contact center platforms, ensuring service availability and excellent customer experience. Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot complex issues and enhance operationa...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$165K - $185K *

Grow your career with us by leading complex electrical power solutions projects. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver innovative solutions for mission-critical facilities, ensuring projects meet...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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.