Head of European Data Center Operations

Cirrascale Cloud Services; United States; Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Cirrascale Cloud Services seeks an accomplished Director of Data Center Operations for Europe. This role leads daily data center operations, capacity planning, and cross-functional coordination to ensure uptime, security, and regulatory compliance across multiple sites.

The position requires hands-on leadership with strategic vision, experience with GDPR, ISO/SOC programs, and a proven track record in fast-growing AI infrastructure environments. Excellent English communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 8–10 years of progressive operations experience in a matrixed or large setting.
• 3–7 years of leadership across multi-country operations.
• Experience with multi-megawatt, high-density data center environments.
• Knowledge of GDPR, EU EED, local HSE and environmental permitting.
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities; fluent English.

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily operation of European data center facilities with focus on uptime and SLAs.
• Coordinate capacity planning for power, space, cooling, and infrastructure utilization.
• Own ISO/SOC compliance programs and reporting across sites.
• Lead budget planning, forecasting, and cost control for European ops.
• Drive change management with standardized, auditable processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including NOC, Engineering, Logistics, and Security.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Communication

Project management

Strategic planning

Cross-country operations

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

ITIL

Job description

Cirrascale Cloud Services seeks an accomplished Director of Data Center Operations for Europe. This role leads daily data center operations, capacity planning, and cross-functional coordination to ensure uptime, security, and regulatory compliance across multiple sites.

The position requires hands-on leadership with strategic vision, experience with GDPR, ISO/SOC programs, and a proven track record in fast-growing AI infrastructure environments. Excellent English communication is essential.