EU Test Lab Senior Manager - Data Center HVAC

Alloy Enterprises; Dublin; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Alloy Enterprises in Dublin is seeking a Test Lab Senior Manager to oversee the EU Center of Excellence. You will build and run a multi-stand lab supporting data center, mission critical, and decarbonization markets, coordinating with global labs and ensuring lean, compliant operations.

The role requires 10–15 years in supervising lab/manufacturing operations, plus strong leadership, English communication, and budget management.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years' experience supervising test lab or manufacturing operations.
• Direct experience with chillers or HVAC products preferred.
• Knowledge of Data Center cooling technology testing is a strong plus.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience desired.
• Strong understanding of Lean, structured problem-solving, and KPI tracking.
• Well organized with ability to manage competing priorities.
• Experience building and leading teams.
• Excellent people skills and ability to work in matrixed, multicultural environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage senior-level business relationships.
• Strong oral and written English skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office tools.
• Ability to travel up to 15%.

Responsibilities

• Source and develop workforce for new lab, ensuring EU certifications.
• Oversee and lead project to specify, design, construct, and commission the new lab.
• Lead & manage CoE test lab operations.
• Manage daily test lab operation balancing customer needs with resources.
• Collaborate with customers to ensure testing quality and on-time delivery.
• Manage operational and capital budgets for the lab.
• Work cross-functionally with test labs globally to share best practices.
• Manage operational metrics to assure efficiency and effectiveness.
• Create and expand automation opportunities to increase utilization.
• Lead standardization of equipment and practices across test labs.
• Represent the business in union contract negotiations.
• Implement operator cross-training and flexible resource planning.
• Apply Lean principles and structured problem-solving to drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with EU regulations, safety standards, and environmental requirements.
• Maintain strong coordination with Product Development, Advanced Technology, PMO, and Sales Engineering teams.

Skills

Lean principles

Structured problem-solving

KPI tracking

Team leadership

English communication

People skills

Multicultural collaboration

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Alloy Enterprises in Dublin is seeking a Test Lab Senior Manager to oversee the EU Center of Excellence. You will build and run a multi-stand lab supporting data center, mission critical, and decarbonization markets, coordinating with global labs and ensuring lean, compliant operations.

The role requires 10–15 years in supervising lab/manufacturing operations, plus strong leadership, English communication, and budget management.