Associate Director, Data Center Management

Kyndryl Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 138,320 - 188,320; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Be Well program

Hybrid-friendly culture

Job summary

Kyndryl Inc. in Toronto is seeking a Data Center Manager to lead the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of our data center facilities that support critical customer environments.

This role focuses on day-to-day operational excellence, facilities readiness, and coordination across technical and facilities teams to ensure availability, performance, and audit readiness. Success is measured by uptime, incident prevention, and the consistent delivery of operational outcomes aligned to customer

Qualifications

• Experience managing data center or critical facilities operations.
• Hands-on experience with power, cooling, fire suppression, and environmental monitoring.
• Experience managing incidents and maintenance windows in a 24x7 environment.
• Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams during operational events and planned activities.
• Experience working with external vendors for facilities operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily data center operations including power, cooling, space, and environmental controls.
• Oversee preventive maintenance and procedures to maintain availability and resilience.
• Coordinate facility activities with infrastructure, network, storage, and platform teams.
• Lead incident response for facilities events and drive root cause analysis.
• Ensure safety, security, and regulatory compliance across the data center.
• Manage vendor performance for facilities services and maintenance activities.
• Plan and track capacity for power, cooling, and floor space based on demand forecasts.
• Maintain operational documentation, runbooks, and audit evidence.
• Support customer engagements by translating availability and performance requirements into actions.

Skills

DC operations

Power & cooling

Fire suppression

Enviromental monitoring

Incident management

Cross-functional coordination

Vendor management

Safety compliance

Metrics & analytics

Job description

Who We Are

At Kyndryl, we run and reimagine the mission‑critical technology systems that drive advantage for the world’s leading businesses. We are at the heart of progress; with proven expertise and a continuous flow of AI‑powered insight, enabling smarter decisions, faster innovation, and a lasting competitive edge. For our people—Kyndryls—that means doing purposeful work that powers human progress. Join us and experience a flexible, supportive environment where your well‑being is prioritized and your potential can thrive.

The Role

Your role In the Data Center Management role, you will lead the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of data center facilities that support critical customer environments. This role focuses on day‑to‑day operational excellence, facilities readiness, and coordination across technical and facilities teams to ensure availability, performance, and compliance. Success is measured through uptime, incident prevention, audit readiness, and the consistent delivery of operational outcomes aligned to customer requirements.

What you will do

• Manage daily data center operations including power, cooling, space, and environmental controls
• Oversee preventive maintenance and operational procedures to maintain availability and resilience
• Coordinate facility activities with infrastructure, network, storage, and platform teams
• Lead incident response for facilities related events and drive root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Ensure compliance with safety, security, and regulatory requirements across the data center
• Manage vendor performance for facilities services and maintenance activities
• Plan and track capacity for power, cooling, and floor space based on demand forecasts
• Maintain operational documentation, runbooks, and audit evidence
• Support customer engagements by translating availability and performance requirements into operational actions

Your Future at Kyndryl

We have opportunities that you won’t find anywhere else, including hands‑on experience and learning opportunities. Whether you want to broaden your knowledge base or narrow your scope and in a specific sector, you can find your opportunity here.

Who You Are

You’re good at what you do and possess the required experience to prove it. However, equally as important – you have a growth mindset; keen to drive your own personal and professional development. You are customer‑focused – someone who prioritizes customer success in their work. And finally, you’re open and borderless – naturally inclusive in how you work with others.

Required skills and experience

• Experience managing or supporting data center or critical facilities operations
• Hands on experience with power, cooling, fire suppression, and environmental monitoring systems
• Experience managing incidents, change activities, and maintenance windows in a 24x7 environment
• Ability to coordinate cross functional teams during operational events and planned activities
• Experience working with external vendors and service providers for facilities operations
• Knowledge of data center safety, security, and compliance standards
• Ability to use operational metrics to monitor performance and drive improvements

Preferred skills and experience

• Experience supporting customer‑facing or managed services environments
• Familiarity with capacity planning and lifecycle management for data center facilities
• Experience preparing for and supporting internal or external audits
• Knowledge of IT infrastructure dependencies within data center environments
• Certification or training related to data center operations or facilities management

Salary

Salary: $138,320 - $188,320. The above represents Kyndryl’s pay range for this role. Salaries will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role. The range provided reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Kyndryl’s total compensation package will vary based on the pay type of the position and may include performance-based incentives, discretionary bonuses, as well as other perks and rewards. This position requires the employee to work on a regular basis with Kyndryl stakeholders located in other Canadian provinces, the United States, or internationally where English is the common language, making knowledge of the English language a requirement for this position in addition to fluency in French.

Being You

We focus on ensuring all Kyndryls feel included and we welcome people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences.

What You Can Expect

• We offer a dynamic, hybrid-friendly culture that supports your well‑being and empowers you to grow.
• Our Be Well programs are thoughtfully designed to support your financial, mental, physical, and social health—because we know that when you feel your best, you do your best.
• From your very first day, you’ll dive into impactful work that powers the systems our customers rely on every day.
• You won’t just contribute—you’ll make a difference, tackling meaningful projects that sharpen your skills and fuel your growth.
• We’re here to champion your journey.
• With powerful tools to chart your career path, personalized development goals aligned with your ambitions, and continuous feedback to keep you inspired and on track, you’ll have everything you need to thrive and evolve.
• You’ll develop in‑demand skills to grow your career and achieve your ambitions with access to cutting‑edge learning opportunities—from certifications with Microsoft, Google, and Amazon to coaching and hands‑on experiences.
• And through it all, you’ll be part of a culture that values empathy, restless learning, and a devotion to shared success.
• We want you to thrive here—and we’re committed to helping you do just that.