Why this role stands out
Take your career to the next level by leading critical infrastructure initiatives and driving operational excellence at a top-tier datacenter. This role is perfect for a seasoned professional with a passion for high-density compute environments and a drive to build scalable, global frameworks. Apply today to showcase your leadership skills and make a lasting impact on mission-critical technology operations.
Quick overview
Job description
Job Title: Datacenter Site Operations Lead
Location: Hillsboro, OR or Santa Clara, CA (Onsite, 5 days/week)
Job Type: Contract
Experience: 7+ years
Job Overview
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and maintain visibility across datacenter infrastructure including power, cooling, rack utilization, capacity, and operational health
- Establish and track operational KPIs and metrics to measure datacenter readiness, performance, and reliability
- Validate operational readiness criteria alongside engineering, build, and operations teams
- Serve as a liaison between infrastructure, operations, engineering, platform, facilities, and reliability teams
- Audit operational governance processes and maintain infrastructure data accuracy
- Develop and improve SOPs, operational standards, readiness processes, and reporting methodologies
- Drive initiatives focused on operational excellence, monitoring improvements, and datacenter process optimization
- Develop repeatable operational frameworks and standards that support global growth
Required Skills
- 7+ years of experience supporting enterprise datacenter, cloud infrastructure, hyperscale environments, or high-density compute operations
- Strong understanding of datacenter infrastructure: power systems, cooling systems, capacity management, rack and space utilization, infrastructure monitoring
- Experience with DCIM platforms, datacenter asset management, and infrastructure data management
- Experience developing and managing operational KPIs, governance processes, and systems of record
- Experience supporting operational acceptance, production handoff, compliance, and audit readiness programs
- Excellent communication, documentation, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Datacenter Engineering, or equivalent experience
Preferred Skills
- Experience supporting hyperscale or large-scale cloud infrastructure environments
- Experience supporting compliance and infrastructure audit frameworks
- Ability to influence technical and business stakeholders without direct authority
- Strong systems-thinking approach with a focus on operational excellence and continuous improvement
- Experience building scalable operational processes in rapidly growing environments
Location & Work Model
Onsite, 5 days/week — Hillsboro, OR or Santa Clara, CA
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