Data Center Manager

VOLTA

. Run the AI factory in Tydal, Norway, with accountability for safety, security, uptime, reliability and efficient operation .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeTydal • NorwaySeniorLead💰 €152,000 - €187,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing mission-critical facility operations, including power and cooling infrastructure, incident management, and vendor relations. Proven ability to lead teams, ensure compliance with safety standards, and maintain customer SLA performance.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Mission-Critical Facility OperationsIncident ManagementVendor ManagementPower and Cooling InfrastructureLeadership and Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

UPSGeneratorsSwitchgearChillersBMSEPMSDCIMCMMSCapacity PlanningPreventive Maintenance

Soft Skills

Team LeadershipCommunication SkillsPerformance Management

Tools & Technologies

Ticketing Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

CDCPCDCSCDCEUptime Institute ATDUptime Institute AOSCDFOMITIL FoundationPMPNEBOSHOSHA

Industry Keywords

Data Centre OperationsColocation ServicesHyperscale ServicesEnterprise Data CentreSLA Performance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Run the AI factory in Tydal, Norway, with accountability for safety, security, uptime, reliability and efficient operation
Report to the Regional Director of Operations
Lead the on-site operations team, including the Critical Facility Manager and IT Infrastructure Manager
Own critical facility infrastructure across power and cooling
Oversee IT infrastructure deployment and maintenance
Maintain customer SLA performance and manage vendors and contractors
Operate and maintain critical power and cooling infrastructure
Run preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance programmes
Own capacity planning across power, cooling and space
Drive energy efficiency and ensure BMS, EPMS and DCIM alarms and data are managed accurately
Oversee MOPs, SOPs, EOPs and change management
Plan and coordinate IT infrastructure deployments and customer installations
Maintain asset, rack, power-chain and cabling records
Act as the main on-site customer contact and lead service reviews
Lead incident management, root cause analysis and corrective actions
Select, contract and manage vendors and OEMs
Lead team scheduling, on-call rotations, training and performance management
Own the site operating budget and contribute to capital planning
Maintain health and safety, physical security, business continuity and disaster recovery compliance
Prepare the site for audits, customer inspections and emergency drills
Travel occasionally to other sites and supplier facilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years in mission-critical facility or data centre operations
At least 3 years in a management or supervisory role
A degree in electrical, mechanical or electronic engineering, computer science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
Hands-on knowledge of UPS, generators, switchgear, chillers, CRAH/CRAC and BMS/EPMS
Experience delivering colocation, hyperscale or enterprise data centre services against customer SLAs
Experience managing vendors, contracts and operating budgets
Experience with incident management and root cause analysis
Leadership and communication skills to develop a site team and manage customer relationships
Working knowledge of DCIM, CMMS, BMS and ticketing systems
Based at or within commuting distance of Tydal
Ability to take part in an on-call rotation
Right to work in the country where the role is based
Certifications such as CDCP/CDCS/CDCE, Uptime Institute ATD/AOS, CDFOM, ITIL Foundation, PMP, NEBOSH or OSHA are an advantage

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity in Volta
Retirement/pension contributions
Comprehensive health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
Generous number of vacation days each year
Discretionary bonus
Opportunity to share in the company's long-term success