Confidential Client | Critical Infrastructure / Data Centre Operations
Are you an experienced Data Centre Operations Leader looking for the opportunity to take full ownership of a high-profile mission-critical facility?
We are supporting a leading organisation within the data centre sector in their search for a Data Centre Manager to oversee the operational, financial, and strategic performance of a major facility in Frankfurt, Germany.
The Opportunity
As the senior leader on site, you will be responsible for the successful delivery of all technical, operational, and commercial activities across a 24/7 critical environment. This position offers significant autonomy, leadership responsibility, and direct client engagement within one of Europe's fastest-growing data centre markets.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead all site operations and ensure service excellence across a critical data centre environment.
- Hold overall responsibility for site performance, compliance, operational delivery, and customer satisfaction.
- Manage substantial operational and capital budgets, including full P&L responsibility.
- Lead, develop, and mentor multidisciplinary technical and operational teams.
- Drive best practice across health & safety, quality, environmental, and regulatory compliance.
- Act as the primary client stakeholder and trusted advisor.
- Identify opportunities to improve operational performance, efficiencies, and service delivery.
- Manage key subcontractors, suppliers, and service partners.
What We're Looking For
- Proven experience leading operations within a data centre, critical infrastructure, facilities management, or mission-critical environment.
- Previous responsibility for P&L management and commercial performance.
- Strong people leadership and team management experience.
- Excellent stakeholder and client management skills.
- Solid understanding of operational maintenance, facilities management, or engineering services.
- Strong commercial acumen and ability to manage budgets effectively.
- Experience working within fast-paced, growth-oriented organisations.
- Fluent German and English language skills.
Package
- Base salary up to €100,000 depending on experience.
- Annual bonus of 10%.
- Company car available for private use.
- Annual salary reviews and merit increases.
- 30 days annual leave.
- International career progression opportunities.
- Ongoing professional development and industry-recognised training.
Additional Information
- Based in Frankfurt, Germany.
- The facility operates 24/7, however this role is not shift-based and has no on-call requirement.
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