Regional Data Center Manager - Finland

Cerebras Systems•Sunnyvale, CA

7h•Onsite

About The Position

Cerebras Systems is seeking a Regional Data Center Manager to lead operations, deployment execution, and infrastructure performance across our Finland-based and broader European deployments. This role sits within the AI Infrastructure organization and is responsible for ensuring that high-density AI clusters are built rapidly, operated reliably, and scaled efficiently. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring practical data center experience, strong working knowledge of MEP systems (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing), the ability to interface directly with facility providers, and the ability to execute at a managerial level, leading local teams while translating and enforcing requirements from global HQ engineering and operations teams. Fluency in both Finnish and English is required. Being conversant in French is highly desirable.

Requirements

Bilingual fluency in Finnish and English
French fluency desirable
5–10+ years of practical data center or critical facility experience
Strong working knowledge of MEP systems (mechanical, electrical, plumbing)
Proven ability to interface directly with facility providers and vendors
Experience managing or leading site-level technical teams
Ability to execute operationally while aligning with centralized/global direction

Nice To Haves

Experience with high-density or liquid-cooled environments
Exposure to AI/HPC infrastructure
Experience in multi-site or regional operations
Familiarity with structured incident management frameworks (e.g., ITIL)

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end data center operations across Finland and adjacent EU sites.
Ensure infrastructure meets performance, uptime, and safety requirements.
Act as the regional execution owner, translating HQ standards into site-level implementation.
Lead incident response and escalation for facility and infrastructure issues.
Serve as primary interface with facility providers, landlords, and MEP vendors.
Ensure facilities meet Cerebras requirements across: Power (UPS, transformers, distribution paths); Cooling (CDUs, chilled water loops, CRAH/CRAC systems); Plumbing (flow, pressure, and loop stability).
Validate facility readiness and performance using real-time telemetry (flow rate, temperature, pressure).
Lead regional execution of cluster deployments (5MW modular increments).
Coordinate with global teams to execute: Site readiness; Equipment installation; Commissioning and handoff to operations.
Drive cross-functional alignment between: Site Operations; Network Operations; Cluster Operations.
Manage and develop local data center technicians and site staff.
Ensure local execution aligns with global standards, MoPs, and engineering requirements.
Act as the bridge between HQ and the field, ensuring requirements are clearly communicated and execution is consistent and timely.