Cluster Operations Manager

DayOne; Campus (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

DayOne is seeking a senior leader to manage day-to-day operations across multiple data centres, ensuring 100% uptime and SLA compliance while guiding a technical team.

The role emphasizes maintenance planning, safety/compliance, vendor coordination, and strategic initiatives to drive performance and cost efficiency on a campus-scale footprint.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, IT or related field.
• 7–10 years of data centre operations experience with at least 3–5 years in a managerial role.
• Proven ability to lead technical teams and manage 24/7 operations.
• CDCP and CDCS certifications are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of multiple data centres within the cluster to ensure 100% uptime and SLA compliance.
• Lead and develop a team of operations and technical staff, ensuring 24/7 coverage and smooth handovers.
• Plan and coordinate maintenance and upgrades with minimal operational impact.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental regulations and maintain documentation for audits.
• Collaborate with customer support to provide 24/7 'smart hands' services.
• Support Campus Director in strategic initiatives and budget planning.

Skills

Fluent in English

Strong communication and interpersonal

Proven track record managing technical

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Technology, or related field

CDCP Certification

CDCS Certification

Job description

Join DayOne – Shaping the Future of Data Infrastructure

DayOne is a global leader in the development and operation of high-performance data centres. As one of the fastest-growing companies in the industry, we’ve built a robust presence across Asia and Europe — and we’re just getting started.

As we expand into new international markets, we’re looking for talented, driven individuals to join us on this exciting journey. This is more than a job — it’s an opportunity to be a key contributor to our dynamic team and help shape the future of global data infrastructure.

If you're passionate about innovation, technology, and growth, we invite you to be part of DayOne’s next chapter.

Responsibilities

Operational Management:

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of multiple data centres within the cluster, ensuring all systems and infrastructure function optimally, and achieve 100% uptime and compliance with customers' SLAs.
• Implement and maintain operational policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure data centre efficiency and reliability.
• Manage incident response, troubleshooting, and resolution to minimize downtime and service disruptions.
• Measure operational metrics, analyse data and identify risks.

Team Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of operations and technical staff, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate with shift teams to ensure seamless 24/7 coverage and effective handovers between shifts.
• Conduct regular training sessions and performance evaluations to enhance team capabilities and productivity.

Maintenance And Upgrades

• Plan and oversee preventative and corrective maintenance activities, ensuring all equipment and systems are serviced according to manufacturer and company standards.
• Coordinate with vendors and contractors for maintenance and upgrade projects, ensuring minimal impact on operations.

Safety And Compliance

• Ensure all data centre operations comply with relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation and records to support compliance audits and certifications.
• Ensure compliance with site-held accreditations, including, but not limited to ISMS, SOC2, and PCI DSS.

Customer Support

• Collaborate with the customer support team to provide “smart hands” services for retail customers, ensuring prompt and professional service delivery.
• Address customer queries and issues related to data centre operations, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.

Strategic Initiatives

• Support the Campus Director in developing and implementing strategic initiatives to enhance data centre performance and support business growth.
• Participate in budget planning and cost management activities to ensure operational efficiency and financial performance.

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Fluent in English.
• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in data centre operations, with at least 3-5 years in a managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of data centre infrastructure, including power, cooling, and network systems.
• Proven experience in managing technical teams and 24/7 operations.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and the ability to manage complex operational challenges.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Certifications such as CDCP, CDCS, or similar are highly desirable.

DayOne is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.