Data Centre Site Manager

Data Centre Site Manager

A well-capitalised international data centre platform is seeking an experienced Data Centre Site Manager to take full ownership of operations across one or more mission-critical sites in Finland.

This is a senior, hands-on leadership role with end-to-end responsibility for availability, compliance, efficiency, customer service, and team performance in a Tier III / Tier IV environment.

The Role

You will be responsible for the safe, resilient, and efficient 24/7 operation of hyperscale / colocation data centre facilities, overseeing electrical, mechanical, IT operations, security, compliance, and customer service.

Key focus areas include:

• Site operations strategy, KPIs, availability, and PUE optimisation


• Leadership and development of local operations teams


• Electrical, mechanical, and IT systems oversight


• Free cooling optimisation and waste-heat recovery initiatives


• Regulatory compliance (Finnish & EU standards)


• Vendor, supplier, and budget management


• Customer engagement and audit readiness


• Incident response, risk management, and emergency planning

Key Requirements

• 8+ years’ experience in data centre operations or critical facilities


• Proven leadership experience managing on-site operations teams


• Strong knowledge of electrical & mechanical systems in mission-critical environments


• Experience with Tier III / Tier IV facilities


• Strong understanding of PUE optimisation, free cooling, and energy efficiency


• Familiarity with Finnish and EU regulatory frameworks (EN 50600, GDPR, safety legislation)


• Confident operating in a 24/7, high-availability environment

Preferred Experience

• Finnish S1 / S2 certification or equivalent


• Prior experience operating data centres in Finland or the Nordics


• Exposure to renewable energy integration (hydro, wind) and sustainability initiatives


• Experience managing audits and hyperscale / enterprise customers


• Bilingual Finnish / English capability

Why Apply

• Senior, high-impact role with genuine operational ownership


• Long-term platform with strong financial backing and growth plans


• Opportunity to shape best-practice operations in one of Europe’s most strategic data centre markets


• Competitive salary and package aligned with senior Nordic market levels