Datacenter Manager

Data Center Manager

Location: Frankfurt, Germany (On-site)

Summary

We are seeking an experienced Data Center Manager to lead and manage a large, well-known data center site in Frankfurt. The successful candidate will be responsible for the overall operational management of the site, including oversight of a team comprising Team Leads and technicians.

This role demands strong leadership in both strategic and operational maintenance of data center facilities, ensuring high availability and service excellence.

Key responsibilities include managing the site’s employees, services, and subcontractors, as well as owning the P&L, budgets, and subcontractor costs.

The role requires extensive customer engagement, acting as the primary interface for client relationships and ensuring service delivery aligns with customer expectations. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in the data centre sector, with strong experience in P&L management and reporting.

Fluency in both English and German is essential and non-negotiable.

This is a hands-on leadership role requiring a balance of operational expertise and strategic vision to drive continuous improvement, cost efficiency, and customer satisfaction within a mission-critical environment.

Skills

• Extensive experience in data center operations and management
• Proven leadership managing teams of technical staff and subcontractors
• Strong strategic and operational maintenance knowledge
• P&L management and financial reporting expertise
• Budgeting and cost control skills, including subcontractor cost management
• Excellent customer engagement and stakeholder management abilities
• Fluent in English and German (both written and spoken)
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-pressure environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills