Manager, Data Center Facilities

About Nebius: Nebius is leading a new era in cloud infrastructure for the global AI economy. We are building a full-stack AI cloud platform that supports developers and enterprises from data and model training through to production deployment, without the cost and complexity of building large in-house AI/ML infrastructure. Built by engineers, for engineers. From large-scale GPU orchestration to inference optimization, we own the hard problems across compute, storage, networking and applied AI. Listed on Nasdaq (NBIS) and headquartered in Amsterdam, we have a global footprint with R&D hubs across Europe, the UK, North America and Israel. Our team of 1,500+ includes hundreds of engineers with deep expertise across hardware, software and AI R&D. The Role The Manager, Data Center Facilities Engineering is a critical leadership role responsible for ensuring 24/7/365 availability of data center operations by overseeing maintenance and repair of critical infrastructure in alignment with SLAs. This role leads emergency response, coordinates cross-functional teams, and ensures seamless communication and compliance with operational and safety standards. The manager provides oversight of contracts, maintenance plans, and policy development while driving performance through metrics, continuous improvement, and team development. Your responsibilities will include: • Own day-to-day operations of critical electrical and mechanical systems, including UPS, generators, switchgear, PDUs, chillers, and CRAH/CRAC units • Ensure high availability and uptime of all facility infrastructure supporting data center operations • Lead incident response for facility-related events, including root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions • Monitor performance through BMS/DCIM systems and drive improvements in reliability, efficiency, and capacity utilization • Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance programs, ensuring adherence to SOPs, EOPs, and MOPs • Manage and hold third-party vendors accountable for service delivery, performance, and compliance with standards • Partner with engineering and operations teams on capacity planning, infrastructure scaling, and site optimization initiatives • Drive energy efficiency and sustainability efforts, including PUE optimization and support for high-density cooling solutions • Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and HSE standards, leading audits, inspections, and risk management activities • Collaborate cross-functionally with data center operations, network, and infrastructure teams to ensure seamless integration between facilities and IT systems We expect you to have: • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mechanical/Electrical Technology, or a related technical field—or equivalent practical experience • 10+ years of experience in critical facility or data center operations, or other mission-critical environments • 5+ years of experience leading and developing technical teams, including performance management • Strong understanding of critical infrastructure systems: electrical distribution (UPS, generators, switchgear), mechanical/HVAC, fire/life safety, and building automation/controls • Experience operating in 24/7 high-availability environments with strict uptime requirements • Working knowledge of procedure-based operations and safety programs (e.g., LOTO, electrical safety, hazardous energy control) • Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams including construction, engineering, and operations • Strong communication skills with experience presenting to executive leadership and creating clear, concise reports and documentation • Experience managing vendors, maintenance programs, and incident response • Familiarity with SOPs, EOPs, MOPs, and operat