Data Center Facility Manager – Paris

About the role

The Data Center Facility Manager will lead the operation and engineering of regional collocation data‑center facilities in Paris. You will act as the technical authority, coordinating internal and external stakeholders to ensure reliable, efficient, and compliant data‑center services.

Key responsibilities

• Define data‑center operations, develop SOP/EOP and change‑management procedures.
• Lead a team of engineers and consultants to implement operational standards and monitor vendor SLA compliance.
• Support construction phases, from schematic design through commissioning, providing administrative and technical assistance.
• Analyze and implement energy‑efficiency solutions to reduce power losses.
• Travel to sites for engineering studies, electrical audits, startup testing, and emergency response.
• Conduct root‑cause analysis for equipment failures or power outages and provide corrective actions.
• Validate vendor work quality on‑site and ensure adherence to contractual terms.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience managing large‑scale (10+ MW) global data‑center facilities.
• Proven leadership of multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally (25‑50%+ of the time).
• Fluent in French and English; Mandarin is a plus.

Required skills

• Electrical engineering systems.
• Mechanical engineering systems.
• Data‑center mechanical, electrical, fire‑suppression and control systems.
• Cloud technology architectures.
• IT service delivery principles.
• Construction and commissioning procedures.
• Change‑management request scripting and SLA management.
• Energy‑efficiency analysis.

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on high‑impact data‑center projects for a global leader.
• International travel and exposure to cutting‑edge cloud infrastructure.
• Collaborative environment with cross‑functional teams.