SVP, Global Data Center Operations

Role overview

This executive role leads the physical operations and long-term readiness of a global data center portfolio supporting high-density AI infrastructure. You will oversee continuous facility operations, reliability, capacity, safety, and efficiency, while building a distributed team and coordinating closely with infrastructure, engineering, finance, supply chain, and commercial partners.

Responsibilities

- Direct round-the-clock operations across data center sites, maintaining availability of critical power and cooling systems. - Set consistent operating procedures, maintenance practices, and emergency response plans across the portfolio. - Act as the senior escalation point for facility incidents; lead root-cause reviews and corrective actions to meet service commitments. - Plan space, power, and cooling capacity and oversee building systems, environmental controls, and site upkeep. - Improve energy and water efficiency and guide facility upgrades aligned with sustainability objectives. - Hire, develop, and lead facility managers, critical environment engineers, and site technicians across regions. - Manage colocation, utility, contractor, and maintenance partnerships, and coordinate operational readiness for compute deployments.

Requirements

- Extensive leadership experience in global data center or other mission-critical facility operations. - Deep technical understanding of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems in critical environments. - Experience managing 24/7 operations, capacity planning, incident response, and reliability commitments. - Ability to create repeatable operational standards while adapting execution to regional needs. - Strong record of building teams and working across functions and geographies in a fast-changing environment. - Sound judgment in ambiguous, high-stakes situations and a sustained focus on safety and continuous improvement.

Nice to have

- Experience with sustainability programs or energy-efficient data center design. - Knowledge of data center real estate, construction, or facilities development. - Familiarity with operational analytics platforms.

Benefits and work setup

The listing gives a base salary range of $250,000–$350,000, with possible bonus and equity. It also describes flexible work arrangements and a benefits package that may include health coverage, paid time off, parental leave, and retirement plan participation; availability can vary.