Data Center Facility Manager
Oversees all aspects of data center operations, including physical infrastructure, staff management, vendor relationships, and compliance. Responsible for maintaining uptime SLAs and optimizing operational efficiency.
5-10 years
Moderate Growth
Steady demand as data centers continue to expand globally
Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or related field
Required Certs: CDCP, CFM
Preferred Certs: CDCS, PMP, LEED AP
Key Responsibilities
- Manage daily operations of data center facility
- Lead and develop operations team
- Oversee vendor relationships and contracts
- Ensure compliance with industry standards
- Manage facility budget and cost optimization
- Implement and maintain SOPs
Skills & Expertise
Required Skills
- Facility management
- Vendor management
- Budget management
- Team leadership
- HVAC systems
- Electrical systems
Preferred Skills
- DCIM tools
- Project management
- Change management
- Risk assessment
Certifications
Required
Preferred
A Day in the Life
What a typical workday looks like
My day begins at 6:45 AM with a steaming coffee and a quick review of the overnight monitoring dashboard in Splunk. By 7:30, I'm walking the data center floor, systematically checking critical infrastructure – verifying CRAC Unit 3's cooling performance, scanning Rack 14 for any thermal anomalies, and confirming our backup generator's readiness. I pull the previous night's incident report, noting a minor power fluctuation in the west wing that requires further investigation. By 10:30, I'm deep in coordination mode. A vendor call with our UPS maintenance team addresses the upcoming preventative maintenance schedule, while simultaneously triaging an open ServiceNow ticket about a potential fiber optic connection degradation. I draft detailed documentation for our monthly compliance report, meticulously logging the morning's observations and communication outcomes. Midday brings a scheduled maintenance window for our network infrastructure. I lead a cross-functional team briefing, outlining the precise steps for replacing aging switching equipment in our core network distribution area. We synchronize our work with the network operations team, ensuring minimal service disruption and executing a carefully choreographed equipment swap that goes smoothly. The afternoon demands deep analytical focus. I dive into performance metrics from our DCIM (Data Center Infrastructure Management) system, investigating subtle efficiency opportunities. Using predictive modeling tools, I develop recommendations for optimizing power consumption and cooling strategies, comparing our current PUE (Power Usage Effectiveness) against industry benchmarks. As the day winds down, I prepare a comprehensive handover briefing for the night shift. I log all maintenance activities, update our tracking systems, and conduct a final walkthrough of the facility. A brief but detailed discussion with the incoming shift technician ensures complete situational awareness, highlighting any emerging issues or ongoing monitoring requirements before I conclude my 12-hour operational shift.