Facilities Operations Manager

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Facilities Operations Manager in United States.

This role is responsible for ensuring the reliable operation, readiness, and continuous improvement of large-scale, mission-critical AI infrastructure environments. You will sit at the intersection of facilities operations, construction, commissioning, and technical engineering teams, helping bring next-generation data center campuses into stable production. The position requires strong operational leadership combined with deep technical understanding of electrical, mechanical, and cooling systems. You will play a key role in maintaining uptime, safety, and performance across rapidly scaling infrastructure. The environment is fast-moving, high-impact, and requires confident decision-making under pressure. You will also contribute to shaping operational standards and processes that support global infrastructure growth. This is a highly visible role with direct influence on reliability and scalability outcomes.

Accountabilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of mission-critical facility systems, ensuring high availability, safety, and performance across AI infrastructure environments.
• Own operational readiness and transition activities from construction and commissioning into stable production operations.
• Develop and continuously improve maintenance programs, operating procedures, incident response playbooks, and escalation frameworks.
• Manage infrastructure incidents, lead root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to improve long-term reliability.
• Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and internal engineering teams to execute maintenance, upgrades, and infrastructure changes.
• Monitor system performance, capacity utilization, and operational risks across electrical, mechanical, and controls systems.
• Support team development, training, staffing, and cross-functional alignment across infrastructure stakeholders.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in facilities operations, data centers, industrial systems, or other mission-critical environments.
• Strong technical knowledge of electrical distribution, generators, UPS systems, cooling infrastructure, and building management systems.
• Proven experience leading operational readiness, commissioning support, or infrastructure turnover processes.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage vendors, and coordinate complex operational activities in high-pressure environments.
• Experience building maintenance strategies, reliability programs, and structured operational procedures.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in incident response, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement practices.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments with rapidly evolving infrastructure needs.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary with equity-based compensation opportunities
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with family support options
• Retirement savings plan with employer contribution
• Generous paid time off, holidays, and parental leave
• Mental health and wellness support programs
• Learning and development stipend for professional growth
• Remote-friendly structure with additional support for home office needs
• Wellness, commuting, and lifestyle stipends (depending on eligibility)

How Jobgether works: We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team. We appreciate your interest and wish you the best! Why Apply Through Jobgether? Data Privacy Notice: By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Jobgether will process your personal data to evaluate your candidacy and share relevant information with the hiring employer. This processing is based on legitimate interest and pre-contractual measures under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR). You may exercise your rights (access, rectification, erasure, objection) at any time. #LI-CL1