Global Data Center Manager
Core
Oversee and optimize a global footprint of 20+ data centers to support mission-critical financial trading, real-time transaction environments, and high-density compute workloads.
Role type
Senior IC Global Data Center Manager (Fintech)
Builds
Global data center infrastructure, connectivity, and operational resilience for financial trading platforms
Domain
Financial services / Fintech / Data Center Operations
Deliverable
infrastructure
Required skills
Global data center operations management, vendor management, incident response, change control, capacity planning, financial-grade infrastructure knowledge, energy efficiency optimization, structured cabling expertise, low-latency connectivity design, contract negotiation, regulatory compliance (SOC 2, ISO 27001, DORA), budget management, team leadership
Preferred skills
Liquid cooling technologies (direct-to-chip, Rear door Heat Exchangers), cloud onramps (AWS, Azure), Building Management Systems (BMS), DCIM tools, equidistant cabling principles, microwave/millimeter-wave technology
Technologies
AWS, Azure, DCIM tools, BMS, HVAC systems, UPS/N+1–2 power distribution, PDUs, busways, fiber trunks, GPS coax, meet-me rooms
Responsibilities
Manage and support 20+ global data centers in partnership with third-party colocation providers; Maintain near-zero downtime through rigorous change control, redundancy management, and capacity planning; Lead incident response activities with a focus on rapid recovery, root-cause analysis, and audit-ready documentation; Manage a $40M+ annual global budget including data centers, networking services, power, and staffing; Lead and mentor a distributed team of data center technicians and engineers across the US and Europe
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic planning
