Data Center Ops Lead (GPU Infra & Team)

Verda; Madrid; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cash and equity compensation

Local benefits

Global team environment

Job summary

Verda in Madrid is seeking a hands-on Data Center Operations Manager to lead a shift-based technician team and own day-to-day site operations and hardware lifecycle. You will ensure high standards across deployments, incident response, and ongoing build-outs as the site grows.

You will recruit, coach, and develop technicians, coordinate hardware deployments, and maintain accurate records. Fluency in English is required to communicate with our Finland-based team; this role is on-site in Madrid

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in data-center operations.
• Experience leading shift-based technical teams.
• Strong knowledge of hardware deployment and incident handling.

Responsibilities

• Lead a shift-based team of Data Center Technicians.
• Organise shift coverage and daily operational activities.
• Own hardware lifecycle from receiving to decommissioning.
• Ensure rack-and-stack, cabling, and link-level troubleshooting to high standards.
• Coordinate cluster deployments and hardware refreshes.
• Lead on-site incident response and communication.
• Develop and improve operating procedures and runbooks.
• Maintain accurate asset, inventory, and maintenance records.
• Recruit and develop technicians as the operation grows.
• Monitor power, cooling, and facility-related events with partners.

Skills

Data center operations

Shift-based team leadership

Server hardware knowledge

Rack-and-stack

Structured cabling

Incident management

Inventory management

People management

English fluency

Job description

Verda in Madrid is seeking a hands-on Data Center Operations Manager to lead a shift-based technician team and own day-to-day site operations and hardware lifecycle. You will ensure high standards across deployments, incident response, and ongoing build-outs as the site grows.

You will recruit, coach, and develop technicians, coordinate hardware deployments, and maintain accurate records. Fluency in English is required to communicate with our Finland-based team; this role is on-site in Madrid