Data Center Operations Manager (Facilities)

Nebius B.V.; Lappeenranta; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Growth opportunities

Flexibility

Collaborative culture

AI project work

Job summary

Nebius B.V. is seeking a Data Center Operations Manager – Facilities in Lappeenranta, Finland to oversee safe, reliable operation of critical facility infrastructure across the data center campus.

You will lead 24/7 technical teams, manage MEP, cooling, power distribution, and building management systems, and drive vendor and safety compliance with a pro-active mindset. The role emphasizes uptime, sustainability, energy optimization, and continuous improvement through growth opportunities and AI

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5-10+ years experience in critical facilities or data center operations.
• Strong knowledge of electrical and mechanical infrastructure.
• Experience managing technical teams in a 24/7 environment.
• CMMS familiarity.
• Excellent English.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of all critical facility infrastructure (MEP, cooling, power distribution, and BMS).
• Provide team leadership and direction for 24/7 operations.
• Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage vendor and contractor relationships and performance.
• Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and environmental standards.
• Lead sustainability and energy optimization efforts.

Skills

Team Leadership

Operational Excellence

Vendor Management

Regulatory Compliance

English Proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Facilities Management or related field

Tools

CMMS

Job description

The Data Center Operations Manager – Facilities is responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of all critical facility infrastructure within the data center campus in Lappeenranta, Finland. This role oversees day-to-day operations of mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), cooling, power distribution, and building management systems while ensuring maximum uptime, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence. The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise in mission-critical facilities with leadership capability, vendor management experience, and a proactive operational mindset. The role requires maintaining high availability standards while supporting growth, sustainability initiatives, and continuous improvement programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Critical Facility Operations
• Team Leadership
• Operational Excellence
• Vendor & Contractor Management
• Compliance & Safety
• Sustainability & Energy Management

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5-10+ years experience in critical facilities or data center operations.
• Strong knowledge of electrical and mechanical infrastructure.
• Experience managing technical teams in a 24/7 environment.
• CMMS familiarity.
• Excellent English.

Additional Qualifications

• hyperscale/colocation data centers experience
• Finnish safety regulations
• energy optimization

Benefits

Benefits include competitive compensation, growth opportunities, flexibility, collaborative culture, and AI project work.

Equality Statement

Equality statement included.