The Data Centre Operations Director (f/m/d) is responsible for the strategic leadership, operational performance, availability, safety, and customer service delivery across one or more mission-critical data centre facilities. This role oversees all aspects of critical facility operations, including electrical, mechanical, network support coordination, maintenance programs, operational governance, compliance, staffing, incident management, and continuous improvement initiatives.
The Director ensures that all facilities operate to the highest standards of uptime, reliability, security, and efficiency while supporting customer SLAs and business growth objectives. The role requires deep expertise in mission-critical infrastructure environments, strong operational leadership, and experience managing multi-disciplinary technical teams within a colocation or hyperscale data centre environment.
Director Data Centre Operations (f/m/d)
Frankfurt am Main, Hybrid
Full-time
Permanent employee
85,000 - 125,000 € per year
Welcome to the team! – Who we are and what we do
Your mission
Operational Leadership
- Lead day-to-day operations of mission-critical data centre facilities.
- Ensure continuous availability and reliability of critical infrastructure systems including:
- UPS systems
- Generators
- Switchgear
- HVAC / cooling systems
- BMS / EPMS platforms
- Fire suppression systems
- Maintain operational readiness in accordance with SLAs, and internal operating procedures.
- Drive operational excellence programs focused on uptime, resiliency, efficiency, and risk reduction.
- Lead and develop Data Center Operations Managers, Facility Engineers, Shift Technicians, and support staff.
- Establish staffing models, succession planning, and training programs.
- Foster a culture of safety, accountability, procedural compliance, and continuous improvement.
- Conduct performance management, mentoring, and career development activities.
- Own incident response processes for critical facility events.
- Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective action implementation.
- Chair change management reviews for maintenance and operational activities.
- Ensure all maintenance and operational procedures follow change management, MOP, SOP, and EOP standards.
- Oversee preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs.
- Manage vendor relationships and service contracts for critical infrastructure systems.
- Ensure maintenance activities are executed without customer impact.
- Monitor asset lifecycle management and capital replacement planning.
- Act as senior operational point of contact for customers and internal stakeholders.
- Support audits, sales opportunities, operational reporting, and SLA management.
- Ensure operational support aligns with customer contractual obligations and service expectations.
- Ensure compliance with:
- ISO 27001
- ISO 22301
- SOC standards
- Health & Safety regulations
- Environmental and energy standards
- Lead operational audit preparedness and remediation efforts.
- Maintain business continuity and disaster recovery operational readiness.
- Manage operational budgets, forecasting, and cost control initiatives.
- Support capacity planning and expansion projects.
- Contribute to strategic planning for operational scalability and efficiency improvements.
- Drive sustainability and energy optimization initiatives, including PUE improvement programs.
Your profile
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline.
- 10+ years of experience in mission-critical facilities or data centre operations.
- 5+ years in senior leadership or management roles within a colocation, hyperscale, or critical infrastructure environment.
- Strong technical knowledge of:
- Electrical distribution systems
- Mechanical cooling infrastructure
- Critical power systems
- Data centre operational standards
- Experience managing 24x7 operational teams.
- Demonstrated experience with incident management and operational governance frameworks.
- Strong understanding of MOP/SOP/EOP development and execution.
- Proven vendor and contractor management experience.
What’s in it for you
- Let’s talk money: We know it matters, which is why we offer an attractive salary plus bonuses.
- Take a break: Enjoy 30 days of vacation to recharge. Plus, 20 cays of workation.
- Secure your future: Join a financially strong company that offers long-term stability, exciting growth opportunities, and a start-up spirit with plenty of room for fresh ideas and change.
- A hybrid, highly flexible working environment that adapts to your wishes and needs. Whether full-time or part-time – together we will find the right solution for you.
- Plan ahead: We’ve got your back with a company pension plan and capital-forming benefits.
- Celebrate together: From Christmas parties to team events, we’ve got plenty of ways to share the fun.
- Keep growing: Access tailored training opportunities to reach your personal and professional goals.
- Enjoy perks: Take advantage of employee discounts on top brands and online shops.
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Do you want to help shape the future of sustainable data centers?
Then apply quickly and easily online with your CV.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to me. I’m Benjamin and I’ll guide you through the application process: jobs@maincubes.com
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to me. I’m Benjamin and I’ll guide you through the application process: jobs@maincubes.com
About us
The world is going digital – and with it, the construction of data centers is booming. Great news for demanding customers and our planet: maincubes is here.
As a 100% European provider, we focus on green energy and sustainability to deliver reliable, high-performance IT capacities to companies across all industries – for applications like autonomous driving, AI, or virtual reality. From planning to construction and operations, we handle everything in-house. The result: "Green Buildings" that even feed waste heat into local networks and data centers that enable a data-sovereign Europe.
Although we’ve been in the market since 2011, our story is just beginning: Over the coming years, we’re investing more than 1 billion euros in new data centers. For this growth, we need people like you – creative minds who want to help us develop ideas and have fun along the way. Diversity is one of our core values! We appreciate and respect the uniqueness of every individual, regardless of origin, gender, age, religion, disability, or sexual identity. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds who want to enrich our team with their perspectives. Are you in?
As a 100% European provider, we focus on green energy and sustainability to deliver reliable, high-performance IT capacities to companies across all industries – for applications like autonomous driving, AI, or virtual reality. From planning to construction and operations, we handle everything in-house. The result: "Green Buildings" that even feed waste heat into local networks and data centers that enable a data-sovereign Europe.
Although we’ve been in the market since 2011, our story is just beginning: Over the coming years, we’re investing more than 1 billion euros in new data centers. For this growth, we need people like you – creative minds who want to help us develop ideas and have fun along the way. Diversity is one of our core values! We appreciate and respect the uniqueness of every individual, regardless of origin, gender, age, religion, disability, or sexual identity. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds who want to enrich our team with their perspectives. Are you in?