Area General Manager – Data Centers

CBRE

. Overall leadership, management, and development of a data center portfolio .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeFrankfurt am Main • GermanyMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in data center operations and service delivery, with a strong focus on financial management, compliance, and customer relationship management. Capable of leading cross-functional teams and implementing effective health and safety policies while driving revenue growth and operational efficiency.

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Data Center Operations ManagementBusiness DevelopmentFinancial Planning and AnalysisCustomer Relationship ManagementLeadership and People Management

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Hard Skills

Data Center Market ExpertiseMechanical and Electrical (M&E) MaintenanceICT Infrastructure OperationsModern Data Center TechnologiesFinancial Negotiation Skills

Soft Skills

Strong Commercial AcumenExcellent Communication SkillsMotivational LeadershipOrganizational SkillsAssertive Demeanor

Industry Keywords

QHSE ComplianceContract ManagementHealth and Safety RegulationsCustomer FocusLabor and Employment Law

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Overall leadership, management, and development of a data center portfolio
Responsibility for service delivery, QHSE, compliance, people and talent management, and operational management
Responsibility for profit and loss, as well as the development and implementation of contract financial plans
Increasing revenue and profitability, reducing work in progress (WIP) and outstanding receivables, and achieving cost savings
Developing the contract portfolio and ensuring fulfillment of contractual obligations
Identifying strategic portfolio opportunities and integrating additional services and projects
Ensuring communication and implementation of company policies and business processes
Ensuring safe and healthy working conditions and implementing health and safety policies
Promoting customer focus and maintaining sustainable relationships with key customer contacts
Promoting and serving as a role model for the implementation of CBRE RISE values
Creating a supportive learning environment and ensuring training and development planning
Ensuring efficient staffing structures and providing support during peak periods, business continuity and disaster recovery, and knowledge transfer
Ensuring capable contract teams, including the appointment, qualification, and succession planning of contract managers
Supporting sales through solution development, presentations, advisory discussions, customer visits, and contract mobilization
Collaborating with other operational leaders
Ensuring appropriate contract review, audit, and control systems
Leading, advising, coaching, and directly supporting teams
Participating in management and team meetings, briefings, consultation forums, correspondence, public relations, and reporting
Deputizing for the Business Unit Leader in their absence

Requirements

What you’ll need

Relevant technical background with extensive experience in the data center market, particularly in managed services
At least five years of cross-functional leadership experience in data center operations or service delivery for large data centers (2,000 m² or more)
In-depth knowledge of mechanical and electrical (M&E) maintenance and ICT infrastructure operations
Strong understanding of modern data center technologies and their implementation
Demonstrated experience in business development and customer relationship management
Ability to communicate with management- and executive-level stakeholders
Ability to earn the trust and support of senior management and key customer decision-makers
Entrepreneurial mindset and strong commercial acumen
Excellent financial and negotiation skills
Experience building and leading management teams
Experience with leadership and people-management practices for the development of managed services
Strong ability to motivate and influence, combined with a high level of personal integrity
Good knowledge of labor and employment law
Confident and assertive demeanor
Excellent organizational and prioritization skills
Ability to consistently deliver results
Ability to align strategic objectives with high customer satisfaction
Very good understanding of relevant health and safety regulations

Benefits

Comp & perks

Secure, future-oriented position with guaranteed development opportunities in one of the fastest-growing data center markets worldwide
Top-quality training with internationally recognized certifications
Attractive salary with a variable component and company car for private use
International working environment with cross-border career opportunities
Contributions toward savings and investment benefits
Generous employee referral bonuses
Wide range of employee discounts
30 days of annual leave for all employees
Occupational health support (workplace assessments, computer glasses, etc.)
Creative working culture with plenty of scope to make an impact
Permanent employment contract
40 hours per week
Six-month probationary period