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Manager, Data Center Operations - Memphis
Southaven, MS +2 · Manager · Full-time · Posted Aug 6, 2026
- Location
- Southaven, MS
Memphis, TN
Memphis, TN - Experience
- 5+ years in data center operations or critical environments; 3+ years managing technical teams.
About the job
Manages data center technicians and site operations to keep AI compute infrastructure reliable, efficient, and scalable.
What you'll do
- Oversee power, cooling, networking, hardware deployments, incidents, inventory, and preventative maintenance.
- Lead and develop technicians, coordinate with AI specialists and vendors, and guide emergency response.
- Track operational metrics and improve efficiency, sustainability, and processes across data center sites.
What they ask for
- 5+ years of experience in data center operations or critical environments.
- 3+ years managing technical teams.
- Willingness to work occasional on-call duties and travel to data center locations as needed.
- Able to lift up to 50 lbs, stand for long periods, and occasionally use ladders.
Nice to have
- Experience supporting AI, machine learning, or high-performance computing environments.
- Familiarity with Jira and scripting such as Python or Bash.
Tools
Jira, Python, Bash
AI focus
Supports and scales the data center infrastructure powering AI compute systems and workloads.
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