Data Center Manager
Kansas City, MO, United States12h ago
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Key details
- Salary
- $125K/yr
- Location
- Kansas City, MO, United States
- Work style
- Onsite
- Level
- Senior
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 8–10 yrs
- Function
- IT & Security operations
- Focus area
- Infrastructure / Cloud
- Posted
- 12h ago
Skills
About the role
Salute is a leading provider of cutting-edge Data Center Infrastructure Services, dedicated to serving data center clients worldwide. We pride ourselves on delivering sustainable solutions, unparalleled reliability, and outstanding customer service. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Data Center Manager to join our team and drive our relationships with hyperscale clients to new heights.
Benefit Information:
Salute Benefits That Put You First
We know life doesn’t stop when work begins, that’s why we offer perks designed to support your well-being, your family, and your future:
- Time to Recharge: Enjoy 8 company-paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, and PTO so you can rest, celebrate, and take care of what matters most.
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Including Medical, Dental, and Vision that you can enroll in starting on Day 1. Coverage begins the first of the month following 30-days of employment.
- Peace of Mind: The Employee Assistance Program is available to all employees, even if you do not participate in the benefits package.
- Your financial future matters: Enjoy our employer-supported 401(K) with immediate 100% vesting, plus a 3% employer match and a 50% match on the next 2%.
- Wellness Support: Access to HSA, mental health resources, and gym discounts—because your health matters.
- Extra Protection & Perks: Through discounted group programs, such as legal services, home & auto insurance, pet insurance, and ID theft protection for life’s unexpected moments.
This role serves as the direct on-site representative for Salute Mission Critical. This role will be responsible for all aspects of project/SOW/SLA completion, staffing, and organization of site teams. This is a client-facing role, protecting and promoting the interest of Salute Mission Critical and the Client in all matters. This role serves as a technical expert in the site-specific SOW/SLA. SOW expertise will range from: security operations, data center operations, facility operations, or multi skilled services. This role will build strong cross-functioning partnerships across the data center team and client by communication team goals, wins, and opportunities to maximize safe and secure work environments.
Primary Duties within varied scope of work and client expectations will range from:
- Oversees datacenter site services, logistics, and deployment for the client, based on SOW/SLA
- Collaborates and coordinates with multiple internal business groups to ensure the successful delivery of service levels
- Acts as the operational contact for clients, vendors, and carriers as it relates to SOW/SLA
- Has a complete working knowledge of creating, closing, and tracking of Work Orders/Requests: initiates response, follow-up, and verification of work completion
- Provides rapid response, investigations, and management of incidents/issues/emergencies
- Coordinates and oversees access to and work within the facility with third-party contractors, vendors and carriers related to SOW/SLA
- Monitors the performance/note deficiencies of contract service providers and recommend changes as necessary
- Supports the establishment of quality standards for the datacenter teams and manage those initiatives through to completion
- Supports the implementation and continuous reporting of operations metrics to track and monitor site performance and efficiency
- Manages the workload across all shifts and resources, ensuring a balanced approach to work activity, tasks, and accomplishment of results and outcomes
- Responsible for the completion of AHAs, THAs, MOPs, EOPs and SOPs
- Completes Time sheet approval and discrepancy tracking
- Assists Data Center Operations Director in meeting and project implementations
- Supports the operations team via continuous improvement and highlight existing gaps and learning
- Owns the maintenance program for critical facility systems — UPS, generators and paralleling switchgear, electrical distribution, CRAC/CRAH, chillers, BMS/EPMS, and fire/life-safety — ensuring preventive and corrective maintenance is executed on schedule
- Administers the CMMS, driving work-order lifecycle, PM compliance, and deferred-maintenance tracking
- Accountable for site uptime and availability targets defined in the SOW/SLA, managing and mitigating risk to the critical environment
- Reviews and approves MOPs, EOPs, and SOPs and gates all work within the critical environment through MOP and risk review prior to execution
Qualifications
- Minimum of 8–10 years of total experience in data center operations, facilities management, or mission-critical infrastructure, including at least 3 years of proven success as a Data Center Manager or equivalent leadership role.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or related field preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams supporting electrical, mechanical, and life-safety systems in 24/7 critical environments.
- Deep technical understanding of data center infrastructure, including UPS systems, generators, chillers, switchgear, and control systems.
- Strong background in vendor management, change control, maintenance planning, and incident response.
- Skilled in developing and presenting operational reports, performance metrics, and improvement plans to both technical and executive audiences.
- Adept at collaborating with clients, contractors, and cross-functional internal teams to achieve aligned goals.
- High attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, and ability to perform under pressure.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and maintenance management systems for documentation and analysis.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift and carry heavy equipment, up to 40lbs.
- Ability to climb ladders and multiple flights of stairs to access elevated equipment
- Ability to stand for long periods of time in various work environments
- Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, and reach for equipment related tasks
- Basic physical fitness to respond quickly to emergency situations and navigate areas quickly
- Ability to move quickly and efficiently withing various work environments to troubleshoot issues or respond to emergencies.
- Good hand-eye coordination and dexterity for working with small components and connectors
- Clear vision, with or without correction, to perform tasks requiring attention to detail and precision while wearing safety glasses
- Ability to differentiate between color-coded warning signs, labels, and cables
- Ability to work in environments with a wide variety temperature inside a facility
- Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions, including extreme temperatures, rain, or snow
- Capability to work in environments with elevated noise levels while wearing hearing protection
- Possession of a valid driver’s license for work-related travel, as required
If you are a motivated and results-driven individual with a passion for data center services and a knack for building strong client relationships, we want to hear from you. Join us in revolutionizing the data center industry and apply today!
Salute is an equal opportunity employer committed to celebrating diversity, creating an inclusive environment for all employees, and providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants; if you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact our Human Resources department at hr@salute.com for more information.
(For specific Recruitment related questions, please contact our Talent Acquisition department at recruiting@salute.com.)
Compensation & Benefits Disclosure
The base pay for this role is $125,000 per year this range reflects a good‑faith estimate of what we reasonably expect to pay upon hire, based on factors such as skills, experience, education, and market/location. Our comprehensive benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA), gym discount, mental health, Discounted Group Life & AD&D, Discounted Group Short & Long-term Disability, 401(k) retirement matching, PTO/paid holidays, and parental leave. Final compensation will be determined by job‑related factors consistent with applicable law.
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