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Director of Operations - Data Center Platform (Confidential Client)
Location: U.S. (Flexible depending on candidate)
Sector: AI Infrastructure / Hyperscale Data Centers
Employment Type: Permanent
A fast‑growing, technology‑led data center platform operating at the forefront of AI and high‑performance compute infrastructure is seeking a Director of Operations to lead and scale its global data center operations function.
The Role
As Director of Operations, you will be responsible for the end‑to‑end operational performance of a rapidly expanding data center portfolio supporting AI and GPU‑dense workloads. You will play a critical role in establishing operational strategy, scaling teams and processes, and ensuring world‑class uptime, reliability, and efficiency.
This is a senior leadership role with direct influence over growth, operational excellence, and client delivery in a high‑growth environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Own overall data center operations across multiple sites and regions
- Define and execute operational strategy aligned with rapid platform growth
- Build, lead, and scale site operations and facilities teams
- Ensure best‑in‑class uptime, availability, and resilience for high‑density environments
- Oversee power, cooling, capacity planning, and operational readiness
- Establish and refine SOPs, KPIs, and operational governance
- Manage vendor relationships and third‑party service partners
- Collaborate closely with engineering, real estate, and executive leadership
- Support customer onboarding and operational integration for AI workloads
Required Experience
- Proven experience in a Director‑level (or senior operations leadership) role within data centers, critical infrastructure, or HPC environments
- Strong background in hyperscale, colocation, or owner/operator platforms
- Experience supporting high‑density, GPU‑heavy, or AI‑driven environments highly desirable
- Deep understanding of mission‑critical operations, M&E systems, and capacity planning
- Track record of scaling operations in fast‑growth or startup environments
- Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and commercial awareness
What’s on Offer
- Executive‑level compensation package
- Opportunity to join a high‑growth, next‑generation data center platform
- Significant influence over operational strategy and global expansion
- Exposure to cutting‑edge AI and high‑performance compute infrastructure
- Collaborative, entrepreneurial culture with strong leadership visibility
📞 Interested? Let’s Talk.
This role is being handled confidentially. For a private discussion or to express interest:
T: 980‑213‑0346
E: emily.cockerton@energipeople.com
Salary : $340,000