Data Center Operations Manager - Critical Infrastructure

SPECTRUM; Monroe (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum is seeking a Manager, Data Center to lead a team responsible for installation, maintenance, and facility support of critical infrastructure.

You will direct daily operations, coordinate with engineering, operations, and vendors, ensure safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance in a fast-paced 24x7 environment.

This role requires strong technical leadership, decision making under pressure, and the ability to manage multiple projects while keeping stakeholders informed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent field experience 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 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

Team leadership

Project management

Communication

Blueprint literacy

Technical proficiency

Decision making

Data center knowledge

Critical infrastructure

Electronics basics

Safety training

Spatial awareness

Resilience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Linux basics

Optical transport certs

Networking standards

Job description

Spectrum is seeking a Manager, Data Center to lead a team responsible for installation, maintenance, and facility support of critical infrastructure.

You will direct daily operations, coordinate with engineering, operations, and vendors, ensure safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance in a fast-paced 24x7 environment.

This role requires strong technical leadership, decision making under pressure, and the ability to manage multiple projects while keeping stakeholders informed.