Data Center Operations Manager - Systems Integrator

Join a cutting-edge start-up AI-ready data centre provider that is building its own sites from the ground up and redefining industry standards. With a revolutionary business model that combines added value and sustainability, the company focuses on edge or proximity data centres—offering lower latency, greater efficiency, and enhanced security compared to traditional or hyperscale centres. Operating entirely on renewable energy, they boast a Water Usage Effectiveness (WUE) of 0 and a Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) of 1.15—the lowest in the industry. Developing an edge-based network of data centres across the Iberian Peninsula (Spain and Portugal), they aim to enhance the quality and range of services currently available. Their mission is to deliver tailored solutions for emerging technologies such as IoT, AI, gaming, streaming, autonomous driving, and other low-latency, high-performance applications in the years ahead.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced data centre facilities professional ready to step into a nationwide management role, based at the Madrid HQ of one of Spain’s most innovative data centre start-ups. With the first site going operational in 2026, you will be starting the role with a blank canvas, designing processes and building your team from scratch. 

Ready to take your expertise to the next level? Get in touch today!

Responsibilities:

• Operational management of Site Management, Chief Engineers and Technicians 
• Contract and supplier management 
• Operational cost management 
• Create and implement multi-site maintenance plans
• Project Management (during construction phase)

Skills/Must have:

• Management experience (Facilities Manager, Chief Engineer or comparable)
• Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing technical expertise 
• Experience in data center critical facilities preferred
• Fluent Spanish & English

Benefits:

• Negotiable

Salary:

• €75,000 gross per year - flexible