Regional Data Center Program Expert

Acute Talent; Paris; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Acute Talent is seeking an experienced Regional Data Center Program Expert to lead infrastructure operations, colocation management, vendor governance, and global programs across multiple facilities and geographies.

The ideal candidate will collaborate with local operations, engineering teams, colocation providers, and technology vendors to ensure operational excellence, reliability, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Senior-level experience in data center infrastructure and critical facilities.
• Proven ability to manage multiple facilities and geographies.
• Strong vendor governance, contract and SLA management.
• Experience building dashboards and monitoring for compliance and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end colocation management standards across facilities.
• Coordinate EMS/data integration projects and monitor critical infra.
• Manage vendor relationships, SLAs, and delivery requirements across countries.
• Review electrical, HVAC, ELV, and BMS systems for reliability.
• Develop reporting dashboards and drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with global teams to adapt standards regionally.

Skills

Data center operations

Vendor management

Project management

Stakeholder management

Infrastructure monitoring

Tools

BMS networks

EMS integration

Job description

We are looking for an experiencedRegional Data Center Program Expertto lead infrastructure operations, colocation management, vendor governance, and critical infrastructure programs across multiple facilities and geographies.

This is a senior management position for a technically strong professional with extensive experience indata center infrastructure, critical facilities, colocation providers, vendor management, and complex engineering programs.

The successful candidate will work closely with local operations teams, engineering teams, colocation providers, technology vendors, and global headquarters to ensure operational excellence, infrastructure reliability, compliance, and continuous improvement.

1. Colocation Management & Operational Standards

• Lead the end-to-end implementation of colocation management standards across assigned facilities.
• Manage requirements covering equipment, personnel, monitoring, emergency response, drills, change management, maintenance, and inspection-related risks.
• Translate requirements into project plans, milestones, acceptance criteria, and measurable deliverables.
• Track operational gaps and drive corrective actions through to closure.

2. EMS & Infrastructure Monitoring

• LeadEnvironment Monitoring System (EMS)data integration projects.
• Manage data-point mapping, connectivity, validation, and ongoing maintenance.
• Ensure accurate monitoring of critical infrastructure, including:
• IT room temperature and humidity
• Busway and rack power consumption
• Equipment status and alarms
• Setpoints and operational logs
• BMS and automation systems
• Drive integration of new architectures and devices according to established standards.

3. Vendor & Stakeholder Management

• Partner with local operations and engineering delivery teams.
• Manage relationships with colocation providers and technology vendors.
• Negotiate scope, SLAs, standards compliance, remediation plans, and delivery requirements.
• Coordinate internal teams and external vendors using project plans, RACI matrices, risk/issue logs, and delivery cadences.
• Drive complex initiatives to completion across multiple stakeholders and countries.

4. Critical Infrastructure Engineering

• Lead the review and validation of:
• Electrical systems
• HVAC systems
• ELV / low-voltage systems
• BMS networks
• Monitoring and automation controls
• Review architecture drawings, equipment operating logic, protection settings, cooling controls, redundancy, and single points of failure.
• Coordinate technical experts and lead acceptance testing to ensure production readiness.

5. Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Build dashboards and scorecards to measure operational compliance and EMS integration health.
• Report project progress, risks, and operational performance to global headquarters.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and drive data-based operational improvements.

6. Regional Capability Development

• Collaborate with global headquarters on infrastructure standards and platform roadmaps.
• Adapt global policies and standards to local operational environments.
• Develop regional capabilities through training, certification, and knowledge transfer.