Regional Data Center Manager - Finland

Cerebras Systems, Inc.; Mikkeli; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cerebras Systems, Inc. is seeking a Regional Data Center Manager in Mikkeli, Finland, to oversee data center operations and ensure infrastructure performance. This role requires bilingual fluency in Finnish and English, alongside strong knowledge of MEP systems. Responsibilities include managing site-level technical teams and leading execution of deployments across regional sites.

Preferred candidates will have 5–10+ years of experience in data centers and be familiar with high-density environments. Join us in fostering an inclusive and diverse work culture that empowers all employees to succeed.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of practical data center or critical facility experience.
• Strong working knowledge of MEP systems (mechanical, electrical, plumbing).
• Proven ability to interface directly with facility providers and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end data center operations across Finland and adjacent EU sites.
• Ensure infrastructure meets performance, uptime, and safety requirements.
• Lead regional execution of cluster deployments.

Skills

Data center operations management

MEP systems knowledge

Team leadership

Bilingual in Finnish and English

Facility provider interfacing

Job description

Regional Data Center Manager – Finland (Bilingual Required)

Location
Mikkeli (South Savo) Area, Finland (with regional travel)

About The Role
Cerebras Systems is seeking a Regional Data Center Manager to lead operations, deployment execution, and infrastructure performance across our Finland-based and broader European deployments.

This role sits within the AI Infrastructure organization and is responsible for ensuring that high‑density AI clusters are built rapidly, operated reliably, and scaled efficiently. It is a hands‑on leadership role requiring:

• Practical data center experience.
• Strong working knowledge of MEP systems (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing).
• The ability to interface directly with facility providers; execute at a managerial level, leading local teams while translating and enforcing requirements from global HQ engineering and operations teams.
• Fluency in both Finnish and English is required. Being conversant in French is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities: Regional Operations & Execution

• Own end‑to‑end data center operations across Finland and adjacent EU sites.
• Ensure infrastructure meets performance, uptime, and safety requirements.
• Act as the regional execution owner, translating HQ standards into site‑level implementation.
• Lead incident response and escalation for facility and infrastructure issues.

Facility Interface & MEP Oversight

• Serve as primary interface with facility providers, landlords, and MEP vendors.
• Ensure facilities meet Cerebras requirements across Power (UPS, transformers, distribution paths), Cooling (CDUs, chilled water loops, CRAH/CRAC systems), Plumbing (flow, pressure, and loop stability).
• Validate facility readiness and performance using real‑time telemetry (flow rate, temperature, pressure).

Build & Deployment Leadership

• Lead regional execution of cluster deployments (5MW modular increments).
• Coordinate with global teams to execute: site readiness; equipment installation; commissioning and handoff to operations.
• Drive cross‑functional alignment between: Site Operations; Network Operations; Cluster Operations.

Team Leadership & HQ Alignment

• Manage and develop local data center technicians and site staff.
• Ensure local execution aligns with global standards, MoPs, and engineering requirements.
• Act as the bridge between HQ and the field, ensuring: requirements are clearly communicated; execution is consistent and timely.

Qualifications

Required

• Bilingual fluency in Finnish and English; French fluency desirable.
• 5–10+ years of practical data center or critical facility experience.
• Strong working knowledge of MEP systems (mechanical, electrical, plumbing).
• Proven ability to interface directly with facility providers and vendors.
• Experience managing or leading site‑level technical teams.
• Ability to execute operationally while aligning with centralized/global direction.

Preferred

• Experience with high‑density or liquid‑cooled environments.
• Exposure to AI/HPC infrastructure.
• Experience in multi‑site or regional operations.
• Familiarity with structured incident management frameworks (e.g., ITIL).

Cerebras Systems is committed to creating an equal and diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate different backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We believe inclusive teams build better products and companies. We try every day to build a work environment that empowers people to do their best work through continuous learning, growth and support of those around them.

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