Data Center Manager

At Kyndryl, we run and reimagine the mission-critical technology systems that drive advantage for the world’s leading businesses.  We are at the heart of progress; with proven expertise and a continuous flow of AI-powered insight, enabling smarter decisions, faster innovation, and a lasting competitive edge. For our people—Kyndryls—that means doing purposeful work that powers human progress. Join us and experience a flexible, supportive environment where your well-being is prioritized and your potential can thrive.

At Kyndryl, we design, build, manage, and modernize the mission-critical technology systems that the world depends on every day. As a Data Center Manager, you will lead the day-to-day operations of a high-density AI and GPU data center environment, ensuring the reliability, availability, and performance of the critical infrastructure that powers next-generation AI workloads.

You will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of mission-critical facilities, including electrical power systems, HVAC infrastructure, liquid cooling environments, CDUs, environmental monitoring platforms, and supporting facilities operations. Working closely with infrastructure engineering, AI platform teams, vendors, and OEM partners, you will lead operational excellence across a 24x7 environment while ensuring the highest standards of safety, compliance, and service delivery.

This is a leadership role for an experienced data center professional who thrives in highly available environments and is passionate about building resilient operations that support cutting-edge AI technologies.

You’re good at what you do and possess the required experience to prove it. However, equally as important, you have a growth mindset and are keen to drive your own personal and professional development. You are customer-focused, someone who prioritizes customer success in their work. And finally, you’re open and borderless, naturally inclusive in how you work with others. 

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Facilities Engineering, Building Services Engineering, Data Center Management, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 7-10 years of experience in mission-critical data center, facilities, or critical infrastructure operations.
• Minimum 3 years of experience leading data center operations, facilities management, or service delivery teams within a 24x7 operational environment.
• Strong knowledge of critical electrical infrastructure, including UPS systems, generators, switchgear, transformers, PDUs, ATS/STS, and power distribution systems.
• Strong knowledge of critical mechanical and cooling infrastructure, including chillers, CRAH/AHU systems, pumps, heat exchangers, cooling loops, CDUs, and liquid cooling technologies.
• Experience managing mission-critical incidents, change management processes, maintenance programs, operational risk, and capacity planning initiatives.
• Experience overseeing vendor management, contractor performance, service delivery metrics, and operational governance processes.
• Understanding of redundancy architectures, high-availability environments, failover planning, and business continuity requirements.
• Experience leading root cause analysis (RCA) investigations and implementing corrective and preventive actions.
• Knowledge of operational procedures including SOPs, MOPs, EOPs, permit-to-work processes, and safety management programs.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, communication, and decision-making capabilities.
• English language proficiency required.

• Experience supporting AI, GPU, high-performance computing (HPC), or hyperscale data center environments.
• Experience operating high-density liquid-cooled infrastructure and advanced thermal management systems.
• Familiarity with Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) platforms, Building Management Systems (BMS), and environmental monitoring solutions.
• Knowledge of service management frameworks such as ITIL and operational excellence methodologies.
• Experience managing multi-vendor and outsourced service delivery environments.
• Demonstrated experience driving operational transformation, process improvement, and automation initiatives.
• Industry certifications such as CDCP, CDCS, CDCE, Uptime Institute ATS, Facility Management certifications, or equivalent credentials.
• Experience supporting large-scale infrastructure deployments, commissioning activities, and capacity expansion projects.

The “Kyn” in Kyndryl means kinship, which represents the strong bonds we have with each other, our customers and our communities. We focus on ensuring all Kyndryls feel included and we welcome people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. We believe in growth, and we’re excited to see what you can bring. At Kyndryl, employee feedback has told us that our number one driver of employee engagement is belonging. That sense of belonging — being a valued, respected, trusted member of the team — is fundamental to our culture and fueling great experiences for our customers. This dedication to welcoming everyone into our company means that Kyndryl gives you the ability to thrive and contribute to our culture of empathy and shared success. That’s The Kyndryl Way.

What You Can Expect

Your career with us isn’t just a job—it’s an adventure with purpose.  We offer a dynamic, hybrid-friendly culture that supports your well-being and empowers you to grow. Our Be Well programs are thoughtfully designed to support your financial, mental, physical, and social health—because we know that when you feel your best, you do your best.

From your very first day, you’ll dive into impactful work that powers the systems our customers rely on every day. You won’t just contribute—you’ll make a difference, tackling meaningful projects that sharpen your skills and fuel your growth.

We’re here to champion your journey. With powerful tools to chart your career path, personalized development goals aligned with your ambitions, and continuous feedback to keep you inspired and on track, you’ll have everything you need to thrive and evolve. You’ll develop in-demand skills to grow your career and achieve your ambitions with access to cutting-edge learning opportunities—from certifications with Microsoft, Google, and Amazon to coaching and hands-on experiences. And through it all, you’ll be part of a culture that values empathy, restless learning, and a devotion to shared success.

We want you to thrive here—and we’re committed to helping you do just that. Ready to make an impact? Join us and help shape what’s next.

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