Data Center Operations Manager - Critical Infrastructure

SPECTRUM; Fort Mill (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum is seeking a Manager, Data Center in Fort Mill, SC to lead daily operations, guide a technical team, and ensure reliability of power, cooling, and infrastructure. You will manage installation, maintenance, and facility support, drive upgrades, and coordinate with engineering and vendors to deliver projects on schedule.

The role requires 6+ years in data center or related hands-on tech roles and 2+ years in leadership, with a strong emphasis on safety, documentation, and cross-functional

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent field experience in science, technology, engineering, electronics, or related discipline.
• 6+ years of data center technician, electronics, network implementation, critical infrastructure, or related hands-on technical experience.
• 2+ years of leadership, supervisory, or project leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily operations to maintain the safety, reliability, and efficiency of Spectrum’s network and facility systems.
• Guide and empower a team handling installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of data center equipment and infrastructure.
• Ensure cabling, equipment installation, 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 management

Operations management

Electrical safety

Data center operations

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in STEM

Trade/apprenticeship/licenses considered

Tools

NEC

IMC

Linux basics

DWDM

Optical transport

UPS

HVAC knowledge

Cable management

Job description

Spectrum is seeking a Manager, Data Center in Fort Mill, SC to lead daily operations, guide a technical team, and ensure reliability of power, cooling, and infrastructure. You will manage installation, maintenance, and facility support, drive upgrades, and coordinate with engineering and vendors to deliver projects on schedule.

The role requires 6+ years in data center or related hands-on tech roles and 2+ years in leadership, with a strong emphasis on safety, documentation, and cross-functional