Data Centre Site Manager

Data Centre Site Manager 

A well-capitalised international data centre platform is seeking an experienced Data Centre Site Manager to take full ownership of operations across one or more mission-critical sites in Finland.

This is a senior, hands-on leadership role with end-to-end responsibility for availability, compliance, efficiency, customer service, and team performance in a Tier III / Tier IV environment.

The Role

You will be responsible for the safe, resilient, and efficient 24/7 operation of hyperscale / colocation data centre facilities, overseeing electrical, mechanical, IT operations, security, compliance, and customer service.

Key focus areas include:

• Site operations strategy, KPIs, availability, and PUE optimisation
• Leadership and development of local operations teams
• Electrical, mechanical, and IT systems oversight
• Free cooling optimisation and waste-heat recovery initiatives
• Regulatory compliance (Finnish & EU standards)
• Vendor, supplier, and budget management
• Customer engagement and audit readiness
• Incident response, risk management, and emergency planning

Key Requirements

• 8+ years’ experience in data centre operations or critical facilities
• Proven leadership experience managing on-site operations teams
• Strong knowledge of electrical & mechanical systems in mission-critical environments
• Experience with Tier III / Tier IV facilities
• Strong understanding of PUE optimisation, free cooling, and energy efficiency
• Familiarity with Finnish and EU regulatory frameworks (EN 50600, GDPR, safety legislation)
• Confident operating in a 24/7, high-availability environment

Preferred Experience

• Finnish S1 / S2 certification or equivalent
• Prior experience operating data centres in Finland or the Nordics
• Exposure to renewable energy integration (hydro, wind) and sustainability initiatives
• Experience managing audits and hyperscale / enterprise customers
• Bilingual Finnish / English capability

Why Apply

• Senior, high-impact role with genuine operational ownership
• Long-term platform with strong financial backing and growth plans
• Opportunity to shape best-practice operations in one of Europe’s most strategic data centre markets
• Competitive salary and package aligned with senior Nordic market levels