Regional Data Center Operations Manager - Systems Integrator

Hamilton Barnes Associates Limited; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 126,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Clear progression and leadership development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Bonus scheme

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Amsterdam is seeking an experienced Data Center IT Manager to lead operations across the region. This role involves managing multi-site IT operations, developing teams, and ensuring high service delivery. The ideal candidate has 8+ years in data center operations and 5+ years of people management experience. Join a fast-growing team at the forefront of AI innovation, offering competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and clear progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience managing multi-site or regional data center IT operations.
• 8+ years in hands-on data center IT operations.
• 5+ years leading managers or large technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Data Center IT Managers across the region.
• Own regional IT operations for high availability and reliability.
• Act as the senior escalation point for operational issues.

Skills

Managing multi-site data center IT operations

8+ years in data center IT operations

5+ years people management experience

Knowledge of server hardware

Familiarity with HPC or GPU environments

Understanding of ITIL practices

Project planning and change management

Analytical and leadership skills

Job description

Interested in building the infrastructure powering the next generation of AI innovation?

Join a fast-growing team creating purpose-built, large-scale GPU and cloud platforms that enable AI breakthroughs for startups, research institutes, and global enterprises. The team combines in-house AI expertise with a global footprint across Europe, North America, and the Middle East, delivering high-performance infrastructure that supports industries from healthcare and finance to robotics and entertainment.

Apply now and take the lead in shaping AI infrastructure that drives real-world impact and positions you at the forefront of this rapidly evolving technology frontier!

Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop Data Center IT Managers across the region, setting clear goals and performance standards
• Own regional IT operations, ensuring high availability, reliability, and consistent service delivery across all sites
• Act as the senior escalation point for major incidents, risks, and operational issues, driving root cause and prevention
• Oversee regional infrastructure operations including servers, networking, storage, and high density GPU environments
• Drive standardisation, automation, and continuous improvement across regional data center IT operations

Skills/Must have:

• Experience managing multi site or regional data center IT operations
• 8 plus years experience in data center IT operations with hands on infrastructure background
• 5 plus years people management experience leading managers or large technical teams
• Strong knowledge of server hardware, enterprise networking, and data center technologies
• Familiarity with HPC or GPU based environments
• Solid understanding of operational support models, lifecycle management, and ITIL ITSM practices
• Experience with project planning, cross site coordination, and change management
• Strong analytical, leadership, and decision making skills

Benefits:

• Clear progression and leadership development opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements
• Bonus scheme

Salary:

• Up to €140,000 gross per year