Onsite Data Center Management

Kyndryl; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 64,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Kyndryl is seeking an Onsite Data Center Manager to lead the safe, reliable operation of customer data center facilities in Midland, Michigan. This role emphasizes uptime, preventive maintenance, and cross‑functional coordination across infrastructure, networks, storage, and platform teams.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of data center or critical facilities operations, hands-on experience with power, cooling and environmental controls, and a proven track record of incident management in 24x7

Qualifications

• At least 5 years experience managing or supporting data center or critical facilities operations
• Hands on experience with power, cooling, fire suppression, and environmental monitoring systems
• Experience managing incidents, change activities, and maintenance windows in a 24x7 environment
• Ability to coordinate cross functional teams during operational events and planned activities
• Experience working with external vendors and service providers for facilities operations
• Knowledge of data center safety, security, and compliance standards
• Ability to use operational metrics to monitor performance and drive improvements

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day data center operations ensuring uptime and reliability
• Coordinate facility activities with infrastructure, network, storage, and platform teams
• Lead incident response for facilities events and drive root cause analysis
• Maintain operational documentation and audit evidence
• Plan capacity for power, cooling, and floor space based on demand

Skills

Data center operations

Power and cooling systems

Incident management

Vendor management

Cross-functional coordination

Tools

Environmental monitoring systems

Fire suppression systems

Job description

At Kyndryl, we design, build, manage and modernize the mission‑critical technology systems that the world depends on every day. So why work at Kyndryl? We are always moving forward – always pushing ourselves to go further in our efforts to build a more equitable, inclusive world for our employees, our customers and our communities.

The Role

At Kyndryl, we run and reimagine the mission‑critical technology systems that drive advantage for the world’s leading businesses. We are at the heart of progress; with proven expertise and a continuous flow of AI‑powered insight, enabling smarter decisions, faster innovation, and a lasting competitive edge. For our people—Kyndryls—that means doing purposeful work that powers human progress. Join us and experience a flexible, supportive environment where your well‑being is prioritized and your potential can thrive.

Kyndryl is looking for an Onsite Data Center Management employee. In this role you will lead the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of data center facilities that support critical customer environments. This role focuses on day‑to‑day operational excellence, facilities readiness, and coordination across technical and facilities teams to ensure availability, performance, and compliance. Success is measured through uptime, incident prevention, audit readiness, and the consistent delivery of operational outcomes aligned to customer requirements.

• This position will require you to work onsite at a client location 5 days a week in Midland, Michigan
• Manage daily data center operations including power, cooling, space, and environmental controls
• Oversee preventive maintenance and operational procedures to maintain availability and resilience
• Coordinate facility activities with infrastructure, network, storage, and platform teams
• Lead incident response for facilities related events and drive root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Ensure compliance with safety, security, and regulatory requirements across the data center
• Manage vendor performance for facilities services and maintenance activities
• Plan and track capacity for power, cooling, and floor space based on demand forecasts
• Maintain operational documentation, runbooks, and audit evidence
• Support customer engagements by translating availability and performance requirements into operational actions

Kyndryl currently does not require employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID‑19, however, if you are hired to work at a client, customer, or partner location, you may be required to show proof of vaccination to align with their respective COVID‑19 vaccination policies. Those who believe they are eligible may apply for a medical or religious accommodation prior to the start of employment.

Who You Are

Why Kyndryl:

We’re a purpose‑driven company committed to innovation and empowering our people. Here, your work contributes to meaningful outcomes for clients and communities.

Every position at Kyndryl offers a way forward to grow your career. We have opportunities that you won’t find anywhere else, including hands‑on experience, learning opportunities, and the chance to certify in all four major platforms. Whether you want to broaden your knowledge base or narrow your scope and specialize in a specific sector, you can find your opportunity here.

You’re good at what you do and possess the required experience to provide it. However, equally as important – you have a growth mindset; keen to drive your own personal and professional development. You are customer‑focused – someone who prioritizes customer success in your work. And finally, you’re open and borderless – naturally inclusive in how you work with others.

Kyndryl is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Kyndryl is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

Required skills and experience

This position will require you to work onsite at a client location 5 days a week in Midland, Michigan

At least 5 years experience managing or supporting data center or critical facilities operations

Hands on experience with power, cooling, fire suppression, and environmental monitoring systems

Experience managing incidents, change activities, and maintenance windows in a 24x7 environment

Ability to coordinate cross functional teams during operational events and planned activities

Experience working with external vendors and service providers for facilities operations

Knowledge of data center safety, security, and compliance standards

Ability to use operational metrics to monitor performance and drive improvements

Preferred skills and experience

Experience supporting customer facing or managed services environments

Familiarity with capacity planning and lifecycle management for data center facilities

Experience preparing for and supporting internal or external audits

Knowledge of IT infrastructure dependencies within data center environments

Certification or training related to data center operations or facilities management

The compensation range for the position in the U.S. is - $63,840 to $121,440 based on a full‑time schedule.

Your actual compensation may vary depending on your geography, job‑related skills and experience. For part time roles, the compensation will be adjusted appropriately. The pay or salary range will not be below any applicable state, city or local minimum wage requirement.

There is a different applicable compensation range for the following work locations:

California (San Francisco Bay Area):$76,680 to $145,680

California (All Other):$70,320 to $133,560

Colorado: $63,840 to $121,440

Massachusetts$63,840 to $133,560

New York City: $76,680 to $145,680

Washington: $70,320 to $133,560

Washington DC:$70,320 to $133,560

This position will be eligible for Kyndryl’s discretionary annual bonus program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Kyndryl’s applicable plans. You may also receive a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical and dental coverage, disability, retirement benefits, paid leave, and paid time off. Note: If this is a sales commission eligible role, you will be eligible to participate in a sales commission plan in lieu of the annual discretionary bonus program.

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Diversity is a whole lot more than what we look like or where we come from, it’s how we think and who we are. But we’re not doing it single‑handily: Our Kyndryl Inclusion Networks are only one of many ways we create a workplace where all Kyndryls can find and provide support and advice. This dedication to welcoming everyone into our company means that Kyndryl gives you – and everyone next to you – the ability to bring your whole self to work, individually and collectively, and support the activation of our equitable culture. That’s the Kyndryl Way.

What You Can Expect

With state‑of‑the‑art resources and Fortune 100 clients, every day is an opportunity to innovate, build new capabilities, new relationships, new processes, and new value. Kyndryl cares about your well‑being and prides itself on offering benefits that give you choice, reflect the diversity of our employees and support you and your family through the moments that matter – wherever you are in your life journey. Our employee learning programs give you access to the best learning in the industry to receive certifications, including Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Skillsoft, and many more. Through our company‑wide volunteering and giving platform, you can donate, start fundraisers, volunteer, and search over 2 million non‑profit organizations. At Kyndryl, we invest heavily in you, we want you to succeed so that together, we will all succeed.