Head of AI & HPC Data Centre Operations

Asobbi Ltd; Norway; On-site; NOK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Asobbi Ltd is seeking a Technical Operations Manager for one of Europe's most advanced AI computing facilities in Tydal, Norway. You will own mission-critical data centre operations, lead a team of technicians, and ensure 24/7 operational readiness and incident handling.

Responsibilities include coordinating shifts, mentoring staff, liaising with customers and vendors, and driving improvements in service delivery and safety compliance in a cutting-edge AI/HPC environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing technical operations in data centre or mission-critical IT environments.
• Experience leading 24/7 or multi-shift operations.
• Strong incident management and service delivery skills.
• Leadership and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Professional proficiency in English; right to work in Norway.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day technical operations in a mission-critical AI/HPC data centre.
• Mentor and develop a team of data centre technicians and operations staff.
• Oversee 24/7 operations, shifts, handovers and readiness.
• Coordinate incident management, escalations, and service restoration.
• Collaborate with customers, vendors, and engineering teams to maintain service excellence.
• Drive process standardisation and performance reporting.
• Participate in on-call rotations and lead during incidents.

Skills

Team leadership

Incident management

Stakeholder management

English proficiency

Tools

ITIL

Job description

Asobbi Ltd is seeking a Technical Operations Manager for one of Europe's most advanced AI computing facilities in Tydal, Norway. You will own mission-critical data centre operations, lead a team of technicians, and ensure 24/7 operational readiness and incident handling.

Responsibilities include coordinating shifts, mentoring staff, liaising with customers and vendors, and driving improvements in service delivery and safety compliance in a cutting-edge AI/HPC environment.