Data Center Manager

TEKsystems • Hopkins, MN

7d • $110,000 - $140,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Data Center Manager takes full ownership of a mission-critical data center, including uptime, safety, budget, compliance, and team performance. The manager serves as the final point of accountability for site performance and acts as incident commander when needed to drive effective resolution. The role leads the site's operational roadmap and growth, with responsibility for infrastructure projects, customer deployments, facility expansions, financial management, and asset lifecycle planning.

The position is fully onsite in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, and may require travel up to 25% depending on data center needs. Work involves prolonged sitting, frequent computer and office-equipment use, time management in a self-directed environment, and occasional lifting of items up to 25 pounds. Employees must comply with information security policies and applicable state and federal regulations.

The anticipated annual base salary is $110,000 to $140,000, depending on location, qualifications, experience, and other job-related factors. The role is also eligible for an annual performance-based bonus and benefits.

Requirements

• At least 4 years of experience working in data centers and/or with data center infrastructure, including electrical, HVAC, fire suppression, and security systems.
• Bachelor's degree or at least 4 years of professional experience in facilities management, electrical engineering, or mechanical engineering.
• Knowledge of planning and construction management processes and procedures.
• Knowledge of estimating, budgeting, and scheduling practices.
• Understanding of fiber optic technology, including single-mode and multi-mode fibers.
• Valid driver's license and insurance.
• Ability to travel up to 25% depending on data center needs.
• Skills in problem solving and strategic thinking; dependability, execution, and time management; accountability, leadership, and business acumen.

Nice To Haves

• At least 2 years of direct people leadership experience is strongly preferred.
• More technical data center experience, including rack and stack.
• Mechanical aptitude, cabling design, and structured cabling experience.

Responsibilities

• Own site operations end to end, including uptime, safety, and compliance across assigned data centers.
• Serve as incident commander and drive fast, effective resolution of incidents.
• Maintain operational documentation, procedures, records, drawings, policies, and process standards.
• Plan, price, and execute infrastructure projects, customer deployments, and facility expansions in alignment with long-term capacity strategy.
• Manage OPEX and CAPEX budgets, vendor contracts, and asset lifecycles while supporting reliability and scalability.
• Lead the site team and partner with Engineering, Operations, Sales, and customers to execute projects and improve site performance.
• Ensure actions comply with information security policies and state and federal regulations.

Benefits

• Paid time off, including vacation and 10 paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Flexible Spending benefits for medical and dental expenses and dependent care.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a generous contribution.
• Group Term Life Insurance covered 100% by the employer.
• Wellness incentive.
• Paid volunteer time.
• Annual performance-based bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager