Senior Manager, Critical Facilities Operations and Maintenance

NTT Global Data Centers; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT Global Data Centers in the Netherlands is expanding its campus and seeks a Senior Manager, Critical Facilities Operations and Maintenance to lead safe, reliable data centre operations in a live environment.

You will provide technical leadership across electrical, mechanical, cooling, and control systems, oversee maintenance programs, and drive capacity planning with cross‑functional teams and external partners.

Qualifications

• Degree or comparable technical qualification in engineering or related field.
• Extensive experience in data centres or mission‑critical environments.
• Proven leadership in Critical Facilities, Data Centre Operations, Engineering or Maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of electrical and mechanical infrastructure including UPS, generators, switchgear, cooling and power distribution.
• Experience with preventive/predictive maintenance, commissioning, capacity planning and incident prevention.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe, reliable and efficient operation of the site’s critical data centre infrastructure.
• Provide technical leadership across electrical, mechanical, cooling, water treatment and control systems.
• Manage daily operations and maintenance activities for UPS, generators, switchgear, chillers and power systems.
• Develop and monitor preventive/predictive maintenance to reduce outages.
• Maintain availability during maintenance, commissioning and equipment replacement.
• Support new-build and expansion projects with Construction Management and partners.
• Coordinate replacement and upgrade of equipment during operations with customers.
• Oversee commissioning, testing, readiness and capacity planning for infra changes.
• Manage budgets, workforce planning, performance objectives and continuous improvement.
• Lead and develop Operations and Maintenance teams with safety and customer focus.

Skills

Leadership

Data Centre Ops

Electrical infra

Mechanical infra

UPS systems

Generators

Switchgear

Cooling systems

Capacity planning

Preventive maintenance

Incident prevention

New-build projects

On-call readiness

Stakeholder management

Safety & compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Technical qualification in related discipline

Job description

Make an impact at NTT Global Data Centers

Join NTT Global Data Centers and be part of a team that drives innovation and sustainability in the digital world. With over 150 data centers across more than 20 countries globally, we offer unparalleled opportunities to work on cutting‑edge technology and transformative projects. Experience a collaborative, innovative, and inclusive workplace where your ideas are valued, and your growth is supported.

Your role at a glance

Our data centre campus in the Netherlands is currently being expanded by two additional buildings. Once completed, the campus will comprise four data centre buildings. In parallel, the local Operations and Maintenance team is being expanded.

The Senior Manager, Critical Facilities Operations and Maintenance (Data Center Site Manager (mfd)) is responsible for the safe, reliable and efficient operation of the site's critical infrastructure. The role includes technical and operational leadership, people management, maintenance planning and support for construction, commissioning and equipment replacement activities in a live data centre environment.

What we are looking for

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline, or a comparable technical qualification.
• Extensive professional experience in data centres, critical infrastructure or other mission-critical operational environments.
• Proven leadership and people management experience within Critical Facilities, Data Centre Operations, Engineering or Maintenance.
• Strong technical knowledge of electrical and mechanical infrastructure, including UPS systems, generators, switchgear, cooling systems, controls and power distribution.
• Demonstrated experience in critical maintenance, preventive and predictive maintenance, commissioning, capacity planning and incident prevention.
• Experience supporting new-build and expansion projects as well as replacing or upgrading technical equipment within an operational data centre.
• Ability to work effectively with national and international teams, customers, consultants, contractors, subcontractors and technical service providers.
• Strong understanding of operational safety, risk management, regulatory compliance, Lockout/Tagout procedures and arc-flash protection.
• Business-fluent English and conversational Dutch, together with effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Unrestricted right to work in the Netherlands and flexibility to participate in an on-call rotation and planned critical maintenance windows.

What will you do?

• Take responsibility for the safe, reliable and efficient operation of the site’s critical data centre infrastructure.
• Provide technical leadership across electrical, mechanical, cooling, water treatment and integrated control systems.
• Manage daily operations and critical maintenance activities involving UPS systems, generators, switchgear, chillers and power distribution systems.
• Develop, manage and monitor preventive and predictive maintenance programmes to reduce operational risks and prevent customer‑impacting outages.
• Maintain the availability of critical systems during maintenance, commissioning, equipment replacement, and other technical work in a live operational environment.
• Support current new‑build and campus expansion projects in collaboration with Construction Management, consultants, contractors and subcontractors.
• Manage the replacement, upgrade and integration of technical equipment during ongoing operations, including coordination with affected customers.
• Oversee commissioning, system testing, operational readiness and capacity planning for new or modified infrastructure.
• Manage operational budgets, workforce planning, performance objectives, efficiency measures and continuous improvement activities.
• Lead, coach and develop the Operations and Maintenance teams while maintaining a safety‑focused, process‑driven and customer‑oriented working environment.

Who we are

As the third largest data center provider, we operate over 150 data centers in more than 20 countries and regions. We understand that every business - large and small - has its own unique needs and goals. We offer local-to-global data center expertise, aligned with our connected platform of AI-ready data centers to create solutions that enable our clients to seamlessly scale their digital businesses, anywhere and anytime.