Critical Operations Manager, Data Center Facilities

Meta is seeking an experienced Critical Operations Manager to lead the engineering and operational teams responsible for the reliability, safety, and performance of our data center critical facility infrastructure. In this role, you will oversee multi-team operations spanning mechanical, electrical, and controls systems that support Meta's global data center portfolio. You will drive strategic initiatives to improve uptime, operational efficiency, and risk management across critical facility environments, partnering closely with construction, capacity planning, and infrastructure engineering organizations to shape the long-term operational posture of Meta's data center fleet.

Critical Operations Manager, Data Center Facilities Responsibilities:

Lead and develop multiple teams of critical facility engineers and operations managers responsible for mechanical, electrical, and controls systems across data center sites

Define and execute the operational strategy for critical facility infrastructure, including power distribution, cooling systems, uninterruptible power supplies, and emergency generation

Establish and continuously improve preventive and predictive maintenance programs to maximize uptime and reduce risk across the data center portfolio

Drive incident management and root cause analysis processes for critical facility events, ensuring corrective actions are implemented and systemic risks are mitigated

Partner with data center construction and commissioning teams to ensure new facilities meet operational readiness standards before transitioning to steady-state operations

Develop and manage operational budgets, capital expenditure plans, and vendor contracts for critical facility services and equipment

Define key performance indicators for critical facility operations and hold teams accountable to reliability, safety, and efficiency targets

Collaborate with capacity planning and infrastructure engineering teams to align facility operational capabilities with compute demand forecasts

Build organizational capability by recruiting, developing, and retaining critical facility engineering talent across multiple sites and regions

Represent critical facility operations in cross-functional forums, providing executive-level reporting on operational health, risk posture, and strategic initiatives

Minimum Qualifications:

10+ years of experience in critical facility engineering or data center operations, including management of mechanical and electrical infrastructure systems6+ years of experience leading and developing engineering or operations teams in a data center or mission-critical facility environment

Experience managing large-scale critical infrastructure systems including medium-voltage power distribution, chilled water cooling, UPS systems, and emergency diesel generation

Experience developing and executing operational programs including preventive maintenance, change management, and incident response for critical facility environments

Experience partnering with construction, commissioning, and capacity planning teams on large-scale data center development or expansion programs

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience managing critical facility operations across a geographically distributed, hyperscale data center portfolio

Professional certifications in critical facility management such as Certified Data Centre Professional or equivalent industry credentials

Familiarity with data center infrastructure management platforms, building management systems, and electrical power monitoring systems used in large-scale facility operations

Experience developing and implementing energy efficiency programs, including power usage effectiveness optimization and cooling system improvements

About Meta:

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and Whats App further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.

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