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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$102K - $153K *

Lead the charge in managing design and construction for large-scale data center projects, ensuring successful completion through effective stakeholder engagement and meticulous project oversight acros...

3 weeks ago

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

$102K - $153K *

Empower project success as a Design Manager, leading design and execution of hyperscale data center projects globally. Collaborate with stakeholders, managing scope, budget, and quality throughout the...

3 weeks ago

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

$102K - $153K *

Transform your career by leading hyperscale data center projects, partnering with diverse teams to ensure successful execution from design through construction. You will manage budgets, schedules, and...

3 weeks ago

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

$102K - $153K *

Unlock potential by leading design management for mission-critical hyperscale data center projects. Partner with stakeholders and manage budgets, schedules, and risk to ensure successful project execu...

3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Lead pre-construction planning for tenant fit-out projects, ensuring designs translate into actionable schedules and procurement strategies. Collaborate with teams to deliver efficient construction ex...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $130K *

Advance your career by managing complex construction projects, ensuring quality and compliance from pre-construction through closeout. Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to deliver successful o...

2 weeks ago

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

$90K - $100K *

Champion productivity and safety improvements in data center operations. Drive change through training, systems support, and analytics for operational excellence while collaboratively addressing produ...

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead the execution of large-scale data center projects, ensuring strategic alignment with client goals while managing complex deliveries across multiple sites, budgets, and timelines...

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

$135K - $175K *

Lead the strategic direction and implementation of quality assurance and control processes across various projects, ensuring compliance, risk management, and improvement in construction quality standa...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$128K - $173K *

Lead comprehensive Data Center Operations, ensuring security and efficiency for large-scale server environments. Oversee disaster recovery, manage storage technologies, and implement ITIL standards in...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$138K - $200K *

Transform data center operations by leading compliance, monitoring systems, and driving efficiency initiatives. Collaborate globally to enhance performance and reduce environmental impact while ensuri...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$75K - $113K *

Join a dynamic team to support facility maintenance and vendor operations. Utilize your expertise in preventative maintenance, incident response, and collaboration to enhance infrastructure efficiency...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $113K *

Advance facility operations by performing maintenance, inspections, and vendor support. Utilize substantial knowledge to resolve issues, ensure compliance with procedures, and collaborate with teams t...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$106K - $200K *

Advance your career by leading a dynamic team in constructability design, ensuring project specifications align with engineering standards. Collaborate across departments to deliver actionable designs...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$106K - $200K *

Oversee the Constructability Team, ensuring project designs meet standards and codes. Lead training, manage documentation, and collaborate with various departments to deliver actionable project execut...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$106K - $200K *

Transform your career by leading a dynamic team in constructability design, ensuring project specifications align with engineering standards. Collaborate across departments to deliver actionable desig...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$106K - $200K *

Partner with us to lead the Constructability Team, ensuring project designs are accurate and actionable. Oversee multiple projects, mentor team members, and collaborate across departments to deliver h...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$125K - $155K *

Lead commissioning efforts for data center projects, ensuring systems meet operational readiness and quality standards through expert project management and technical oversight across diverse stakehol...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$138K - $200K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing technical operations and infrastructure. Lead diverse teams, manage vendor relationships, and drive strategic initiatives while ensuring compliance and safet...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Lead utility construction projects, ensuring timely completion and budget adherence. Oversee resource allocation, manage crews, and promote safety while collaborating with senior management and client...

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

$138K - $200K *

Take ownership of a dynamic team managing data center operations, ensuring quality installations and troubleshooting of server hardware and software while fostering a collaborative environment and dri...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Transform the operations of a critical facility by leading a team of skilled technicians. Ensure compliance, operational excellence, and readiness while fostering a culture of safety and continuous im...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$129K - $207K *

Lead the charge in optimizing business operations across multiple functions, ensuring effective implementation of enterprise standards and processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$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...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Lead and optimize construction projects, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency. Manage teams, budgets, and schedules while fostering collaboration and innovation in a dynamic environment. Drive pro...

5 days ago

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

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.