Lambda
Data Center Business
DataCenterFacilityOperationsManager
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“Data Center Facility Operations Manager at Lambda. Skills: Data Center Facility Operations, Multi-Site Leadership, Vendor Management, Operational Standardization, Direct Liquid Cooling (DLC) Stewardship. Single point of accountability for the daily performance, safety, and uptime of a single critical high-density AI facility. Physically own the building 24/7”
What You'll Achieve.
daily performance, safety, and uptime of a single critical high-density AI facility; stabilize and optimize your initial site; ensure continuous, seamless 24/7 operational coverage; rigidly uphold Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs); ensure the team can isolate a failed hose or manifold in under 60 seconds; ensure critical CDU components (filters, sensors, O-rings) are accounted for; ensure direct hires and contractors function as a cohesive unit; ensure continuous electronic monitoring and mandatory physical site inspections are uniformly upheld; mitigate risks in cross-border or delayed supply chains; ensure seamless deployments
Industry & Context.
ability to troubleshoot mechanical/electrical systems
Requires presence in our Kansas City, MO office location 5 days per week., Initially low, scaling up to 50% travel across assigned regional sites as portfolio grows, remote capacity, physical inspections, mandatory 'Two-Person Rule' for overnight shifts, authorize all 'Hot Work' permits, conduct monthly emergency drills (Fire, Leak, Power Loss)
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5+ years in data center or critical infrastructure operations (e. g. , Navy Nuclear, Power Plant), prior supervisory experience progressing into multi-site leadership, Fluency in English and the primary business language(s) of the assigned region, highly disciplined in administrative documentation, comfortable working autonomously in a remote capacity
What You'll Do.
Single point of accountability for the daily performance
and uptime of a single critical high-density AI facility
Physically own the building 24/7
Directly supervising daily shift operations
Managing the on-site performance of partners
Stabilize and optimize initial site
Overseeing a portfolio of critical
high-density AI facilities across a broader geographic region
Bridging the gap between global engineering standards and local operational execution across diverse markets
Daily Shift Oversight
Direct Liquid Cooling (DLC) Stewardship
Preventative Maintenance & Inventory
Operational Standardization
Advanced Technical Strategy
Regional Vendor Governance
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
cross-functional coordination; cross-border or delayed supply chains; matrix environment; directing and unifying diverse teams of internal employees, contractors, and 3rd-party vendors; strategic alignment between facility infrastructure operations ('Grey Space') and internal Data Center Operations teams ('White Space')
Communication Scope
Fluency in English and the primary business language(s) of the assigned region
Full Job Description
Lambda, The Superintelligence Cloud, is a leader in AI cloud infrastructure serving tens of thousands of customers. Our customers range from AI researchers to enterprises and hyperscalers. Lambda's mission is to make compute as ubiquitous as electricity and give everyone the power of superintelligence. One person, one GPU. If you'd like to build the world's best AI cloud, join us. *Note: This position requires presence in our Kansas City, MO office location 5 days per week. Travel Requirements: Initially low, scaling up to 50% travel across assigned regional sites as portfolio grows What You’ll Do: This is a unique, progressive leadership role designed to grow alongside Lambda's expanding infrastructure footprint. You will begin as the "Mayor of the Data Center," serving as the single point of accountability for the daily performance, safety, and uptime of a single critical high-density AI facility. In this initial phase, you will physically own the building 24/7, directly supervising daily shift operations and managing the on-site performance of our partners, including Salute Mission Critical and colocation landlords. As you successfully stabilize and optimize your initial site, this role will expand into a regional scope. You will transition into the Regional Data Center Operations Manager, overseeing a portfolio of critical, high-density AI facilities across a broader geographic region. Operating remotely with up to 50% travel, you will bridge the gap between global engineering standards and local operational execution across diverse markets. Key Responsibilities: Phase 1: Site Manager Responsibilities (Single Site Operations) During the initial phase of your tenure, you will focus on local site mastery and standard enforcement. - Daily Shift Oversight: Administer staff scheduling to ensure continuous, seamless 24/7 operational coverage and rigidly uphold Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for continuous electronic monitoring ("Eyes on Glass") and physical in
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