Data Center Site Operations Manager

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Voltage Park is your enterprise AI factory. We offer scalable compute power, on-demand and reserved bare metal AI infrastructure using NVIDIA GPUs, with world-class service, performance, and value. Founded with the mission of making accessible AI computing for all, our flexible, affordable GPU solutions power everyone from builders to enterprises.

As part of this effort, we’re hiring a Data Center Site Operations Manager to lead operations at our new Chicago facility. You’ll oversee the tenant fit‑out of our space, stand up our operational environment, and build a high‑performance team responsible for day‑to‑day data center operations. This is a hands‑on leadership role, where you’ll both guide a team and roll up your sleeves to ensure a smooth deployment and sustained operational excellence.

This is an on‑site role in Lisle, Illinois. Travel to our other data center sites across the US will be required. We are not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position at this time.

• Oversee the setup of data center systems specific to our deployment within an existing colocation facility
• Coordinate equipment installation, including rack and roll delivery, cabling, network installation, and power‑up procedures
• Manage vendor relationships, scheduling, and performance to ensure successful deployment
• Track and manage all inventory and incoming hardware

• Lead a team of data center technicians handling maintenance, break fix, diagnostics, and routine inspections
• Develop and implement procedures for uptime, preventive maintenance, and incident response
• Act as the primary on‑site point of contact for operational issues and escalation

• Partner with Net Ops, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to support deployments and ongoing operations
• Participate in hiring, training, and mentoring on‑site technicians
• Travel to other Voltage Park data centers to learn processes and align operational standards

• 4+ years of experience in data center operations
• 2+ years of leadership experience
• Strong understanding of data center infrastructure (racking, cabling, cooling basics, power distribution, network hardware installations)
• Ability to lead technicians through break/fix, installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance workflows
• Troubleshooting skills and ability to respond quickly to operational issues
• Strong vendor management experience (scheduling, accountability, performance tracking)
• Detail‑oriented, organized, and thrives working in fast‑moving environments
• Ability to manage a team responsible for supporting a 24/7 data center environment
• Ability to meet physical requirements, including lifting up to 50 lbs

• Experience with data center tenant fit‑outs
• Experience in high‑density or hyperscale environments
• Relevant certifications such as CompTIA, Cisco, Juniper, or similar

• You enjoy working with a small group of friendly, highly motivated, high‑execution colleagues
• You’re comfortable with a high degree of autonomy. We expect you to independently prioritize your work and understand how it maps to the overall needs and goals of the company
• You’re knowledgeable in your domain but also enjoy wearing multiple hats and venturing outside of your comfort zone when the need arises

Chicago, IL $90,000.00‑$