Data Center Operations Manager - Critical Infrastructure

SPECTRUM; Gastonia (NC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum is hiring a Manager, Data Center to lead daily operations of our critical facility infrastructure in a fast-paced, 24/7 environment. You will guide a skilled team through installation, maintenance, and support, ensuring safety, reliability, and efficiency across power, cooling, and environmental systems.

Qualifications include 6+ years in data center or related roles and 2+ years in leadership. Strong communication, planning, and project management are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent field in science, technology, engineering, electronics, or related discipline.
• Trade/apprenticeship training or discipline-specific licenses/certifications considered for equivalent experience alignment.

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

Communication

Project mgmt

DC operations

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical knowledge

Blueprints reading

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Linux

Networking

Job description

Spectrum is hiring a Manager, Data Center to lead daily operations of our critical facility infrastructure in a fast-paced, 24/7 environment. You will guide a skilled team through installation, maintenance, and support, ensuring safety, reliability, and efficiency across power, cooling, and environmental systems.

Qualifications include 6+ years in data center or related roles and 2+ years in leadership. Strong communication, planning, and project management are essential for success in this role.