Data Center Technical & Operations Manager

Salute; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Salute is seeking a Data Center Technical Manager to lead consultancy activities in a high-availability data center environment. You will oversee technical delivery, develop standards, and coordinate internal and external resources for mobilisation and transition to live service.

The role requires deep data center expertise, strong collaboration with clients, and the ability to translate requirements into technical plans while ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Qualifications

• Proven live-environment data centre operations experience.
• Strong knowledge of HV/LV distribution, generators and switchgear.
• Practical UPS, cooling and energy management understanding.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage consultancy tech requirements and projects.
• Provide technical oversight to teams and clients.
• Lead mobilisation, handover and live service readiness.
• Define playbooks, standards and reports for delivery.
• Ensure alignment with ITIL, industry standards and best practices.

Skills

Data centre operations

Power systems

UPS systems & resilience

Cooling systems

ITIL processes

Site inspections & testing

Technical reporting

Industry standards (Uptime/Tier, EN 50

Sustainability/energy awareness

Engineering degree

Education

Electrical or mechanical engineering degree

ITIL 4 Foundation or higher

Uptime Institute accreditation (desirable)

Job description

Salute is seeking a Data Center Technical Manager to lead consultancy activities in a high-availability data center environment. You will oversee technical delivery, develop standards, and coordinate internal and external resources for mobilisation and transition to live service.

The role requires deep data center expertise, strong collaboration with clients, and the ability to translate requirements into technical plans while ensuring compliance with industry standards.