Data Center Operations Manager, Critical Infrastructure

Charter Communications; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Charter Communications' Data Center Manager role leads a skilled team responsible for installation, maintenance, and facility support of critical data-center infrastructure, ensuring reliability of power, cooling, and network systems.

You will direct daily operations in a 24x7, fast-paced environment, set priorities, manage multiple projects, collaborate with engineering and vendors, and ensure safety, compliance, and performance across the data center.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in data center tech or related hands-on role.
• 2+ years of leadership or project leadership experience.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in science/engineering.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily operations to maintain the safety, reliability, and efficiency of Spectrum's network and facility systems
• Guide a team handling installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of data center equipment and infrastructure
• Ensure cabling, power, cooling, and environmental systems meet corporate standards and engineering practices
• Oversee preventive maintenance, inspections, operational checks, testing, and documentation to support compliance with company policies and regulations
• Manage upgrades and support activities for critical infrastructure, including power, HVAC, generators, fire suppression, and monitoring systems
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, construction, and vendors to support facility projects, equipment installations, and expansions
• Set priorities, allocate resources, resolve operational issues, and communicate risks and activities to leadership

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Communication

Blueprint reading

DC operations

Electrical systems

HVAC knowledge

Safety practices

Stress management

Workload mgmt

Education

Bachelors in STEM

Trade/apprenticeship considered

Tools

Certifications related to optical transport

Job description

Charter Communications' Data Center Manager role leads a skilled team responsible for installation, maintenance, and facility support of critical data-center infrastructure, ensuring reliability of power, cooling, and network systems.

You will direct daily operations in a 24x7, fast-paced environment, set priorities, manage multiple projects, collaborate with engineering and vendors, and ensure safety, compliance, and performance across the data center.