Datacenter Operations Director

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. Lead the strategy and performance of multisite operations .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeParis • FranceLead💰 €100,900 - €108,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in managing multisite operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory and security standards, and leading operational transformations. Proficient in OPEX and CAPEX budgeting, risk management, and fostering cross-functional collaboration.

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Multisite Operations ManagementOPEX/CAPEX BudgetingRegulatory ComplianceData Center OperationsLeadership in Crisis Situations

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Hard Skills

Operational Roadmap DevelopmentKPI ConsolidationPreventive Maintenance ManagementCorrective Maintenance ManagementRisk AssessmentTechnical Management of Critical InfrastructureIncident ManagementEnergy Performance ImprovementData AnalysisBudget Management

Soft Skills

Leadership SkillsDecision-MakingCustomer FocusCollaborationComposure in Crisis Situations

Tools & Technologies

BMSControl SystemsHVAC SystemsFire Protection SystemsInfrastructure Monitoring Tools

Industry Keywords

ISO RequirementsHSE ComplianceICPE RegulationsSLA ManagementEnergy Performance Metrics

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the strategy and performance of multisite operations
Develop a short- and medium-term operational roadmap, defining priorities, action plans, and the necessary human and financial resources
Define and harmonize methods for managing operational activities across all sites
Consolidate and evolve KPIs and dashboards covering infrastructure availability, maintenance, customer communications, and compliance with procedures
Analyze results, identify performance gaps, and lead corrective actions
Produce structured reporting for management and support strategic decision-making
Manage and support site managers in overseeing their activities and developing their skills
Provide operational and technical expertise to challenge decisions, priorities, and action plans
Foster team autonomy, accountability, and collaboration
Organize resource allocation and monitor workload plans
Support the reorganization of the scope, harmonize practices, and contribute to the integration of new sites
Work cross-functionally with the Head of Expertise and other company functions
Ensure the availability, resilience, and operational continuity of critical infrastructure
Oversee preventive, corrective, and regulatory maintenance, as well as works, expansions, retrofits, and changes carried out in a live environment
Consolidate the mapping of operational and technical risks, particularly single points of failure (SPOFs) and critical obsolescence risks
Prioritize risks, define mitigation plans, assess their financial and human impacts, and identify the investments required
Lead major incidents and escalations, conduct root-cause analyses, and track corrective and preventive actions
Ensure compliance with security, regulatory, and service continuity requirements
Ensure compliance with contractual commitments, SLAs, and the quality standards expected by customers
Enhance the quality of operational communications and trust with customer stakeholders
Develop constructive, partnership-based relationships with maintenance providers and contractors
Improve intervention coordination, commitment tracking, and service quality
Prepare and monitor the scope's OPEX and CAPEX budgets
Arbitrate maintenance, renewal, and investment priorities
Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory, environmental, HSE, ICPE, and ISO requirements
Deploy consistent standards, procedures, and working methods
Contribute to improving the energy performance of facilities, particularly PUE, and controlling operating costs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Higher education qualification, ideally a Master’s degree (Bac +5 equivalent), such as an engineering degree or specialized Master’s in electrical engineering, energy, HVAC, industrial maintenance, or operations management
A technical Bachelor’s degree may be considered for candidates with particularly strong experience
Significant experience in the operation, maintenance, or technical management of critical infrastructure
Significant experience managing managers, overseeing multisite operations, or holding a comparable operational leadership role
Proven experience in a 24/7 critical environment with stringent availability, security, and compliance requirements
Experience managing major incidents, overseeing budgets, managing risks, and leading operational transformations
Strong understanding of data center operations and of electrical, mechanical, HVAC, fire protection, BMS, and control-system architectures
Proficiency in managing preventive, corrective, and regulatory maintenance
Knowledge of SLAs and KPIs related to availability, capacity, service quality, and energy performance
Ability to analyze and challenge technical risks, maintenance plans, and investments
Strong understanding of OPEX/CAPEX budgeting and applicable regulatory requirements
Leadership skills and ability to manage experienced managers
Technical credibility and strong sense of responsibility
Ability to structure an organization, harmonize practices, and lead change
Ability to unite teams and develop cross-functional collaboration
Strong decision-making, arbitration, and prioritization skills
Composure in crisis situations, rigor, and results orientation
Customer focus and ability to build lasting partnership-based relationships
Fluent French and professional English, both spoken and written

Benefits

Comp & perks

3-month probationary period
35 hours per week
25 days of annual leave