Data Center Operations Lead — Paris Region (HPC & 24/7)

Mistral; Paris; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Retirement plans

Relocation support

Wellness programs

Meal and transportation allowances

Job summary

Mistral is seeking a Data Center Operations Manager to oversee the build, run, and operational excellence of its data centers in the Paris Region. This role is pivotal to ensuring reliability, security, and efficiency of our HPC infrastructure as we scale AI capabilities.

Based in the Paris area, you will lead onsite operations, coordinate hardware deployments with vendors, and enforce HSE and security standards while driving cost efficiency and continuous improvement across the site.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Proven data center operations experience, preferably in HPC or cloud environments.
• Experience leading large-scale infrastructure projects, including builds, migrations, or upgrades.
• Strong ability to coordinate and lead vendors, contractors, and internal teams, including review, escalation, and contractual engagement.
• Certifications such as CDCP, CDCE, or ITIL v4 are highly desirable.
• Fluency in English and French.

Responsibilities

• Lead the operational management of Mistral’s data centers ensuring seamless coordination and high availability.
• Organise and manage onsite operations, technical support, maintenance, and emergency response to ensure 24/7 reliability.
• Coordinate hardware deployment, upgrades, and decommissioning with third-party suppliers, ensuring alignment with project timelines.
• Follow industry best practices to ensure high-quality installations and adherence to security protocols, contractual obligations, and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee ticketing systems for incident resolution, ensuring timely communication and stakeholder updates.
• Manage inventory of spare parts and logistics to minimise downtime and maintain operational continuity.
• Problem-solve technical issues and mediate challenges to ensure maximum uptime and performance of data center resources.
• Provide regular updates to internal and external stakeholders on operational status, risks, and improvements.
• Manage local contracts with DC providers and OEM.
• Manage the site’s annual operating budget (OpEx) for utilities, maintenance services, and consumables, driving site cost efficiency.
• Establish, implement, and enforce robust Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies and protocols for all site personnel, contractors, and visitors, ensuring compliance with local regulations.
• Identify and implement opportunities for the automation of routine operations tasks (e.g., alert handling, reporting, and asset tracking) to improve team efficiency.

Skills

Data center ops

Vendor management

Project management

Team leadership

Security & compliance

Education

CS/EE degree

Job description

Mistral is seeking a Data Center Operations Manager to oversee the build, run, and operational excellence of its data centers in the Paris Region. This role is pivotal to ensuring reliability, security, and efficiency of our HPC infrastructure as we scale AI capabilities.

Based in the Paris area, you will lead onsite operations, coordinate hardware deployments with vendors, and enforce HSE and security standards while driving cost efficiency and continuous improvement across the site.