France Data Center Operations Leader

CloudHQ, LLC; Paris; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

CloudHQ is seeking a France Data Center Operations Lead to oversee all data center activities across France, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and alignment with global strategies. This role requires strategic leadership, financial oversight, and team development across multiple sites.

The position calls for experience in data center operations, strong stakeholder management, and a focus on safety and operational excellence in a fast‑growing, worldwide organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• MBA or equivalent preferred.
• 10+ years in operations management with at least 5 years in a leadership role managing multi-site environments.
• Proven experience in data center operations or similar mission-critical infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all data center operations in France, ensuring alignment with regional and global strategies.
• Develop and execute country-level operational plans, including cost optimization, compliance, and efficiency initiatives.
• Build and lead high‑performing teams across operations, properties, security, and compliance functions.
• Coach, mentor, and develop direct managers, fostering leadership capabilities and succession planning.
• Promote a culture of safety, compliance, and operational excellence across all sites.
• Represent the company in industry forums, regulatory engagements, and with strategic partners.
• Define and monitor KPIs and performance metrics for operational efficiency and quality.
• Drive continuous improvement in processes, sustainability, and risk management.
• Collaborate with technical leadership for infrastructure scalability and resilience, without direct technical ownership.
• Implement risk management strategies, including disaster recovery and business continuity plans.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Operations Management/Engineering

MBA or equivalent

Tools

DCIM

BMS

Job description

CloudHQ is seeking a France Data Center Operations Lead to oversee all data center activities across France, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and alignment with global strategies. This role requires strategic leadership, financial oversight, and team development across multiple sites.

The position calls for experience in data center operations, strong stakeholder management, and a focus on safety and operational excellence in a fast‑growing, worldwide organization.