Manager, Data Center Operations; Swing Shift

IDR is seeking a Manager, Data Center Operations to join one of our top clients for an opportunity in Secaucus, NJ. This role leads day-to-day operations of a critical facility supporting high-availability data center environments within the technology services industry. You’ll manage a process-driven team, coordinate vendors and contractors, and ensure mechanical and electrical infrastructure remains reliable, safe, and compliant.

Position Overview for the Manager, Data Center Operations:

• Lead swing-shift operations (onsite) to maintain uptime and operational readiness across critical facility infrastructure.
• Manage, coach, and develop a team responsible for preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and corrective repairs.
• Oversee vendor performance and service contracts, ensuring work is completed safely, on schedule, and to specification.
• Drive projects from scope through execution, including budgeting, scheduling, and stakeholder communication.
• Promote rigorous processes, documentation, and continuous improvement across maintenance programs and operating procedures.

Requirements for the Manager, Data Center Operations:

• 7+ years of experience in mechanical/electrical operations within critical facilities (data center , hospital, power plant preferred), including installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting large commercial/industrial systems.
• Hands‑on expertise with critical infrastructure such as chilled water systems, large centrifugal chillers, cooling towers, heat exchangers, water treatment, VFDs/pumps, HVAC/CRAC/CRAH, humidification, BMS/PLC controls, generators and electrical distribution, UPS systems, and fire suppression systems.
• 3-5 years of people management experience with proven leadership in a process‑driven environment.
• 3-5 years of vendor/service contract management and project management experience, including budgeting, forecasting, time tracking, scheduling, scope development, and contract oversight.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project), and ability to coordinate contractors while solving problems in real time (including after hours as needed).