Operational Excellence Manager at Nebius — RealJobs — RealJobs

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

We're looking for a Data Center Operations Manager to build and lead the facilities operations function across our data centers. This is a rare greenfield opportunity — you'll hire and develop the team, establish the processes, and set the standard for how we operate and maintain our critical infrastructure from the ground up.

You'll sit within our Data Center organization alongside Construction and Design Engineering, and report directly to senior leadership. This is a hands-on leadership role with real ownership and long-term impact.

What You'll Do

Build, hire, and lead a team of facilities technicians and engineers responsible for the day-to-day operation and maintenance of mechanical and electrical systems (UPS, generators, chillers, HVAC, electrical distribution)
Develop and implement all operational procedures — SOPs, MOPs, EOPs — and establish the standards we'll scale globally
Own site reliability and uptime; lead incident response, root-cause analyses, and post-incident reviews
Define and track KPIs across safety, availability, and operational efficiency; report findings to senior leadership
Partner with Construction and Design Engineering on commissioning of new sites and infrastructure projects
Manage vendor relationships, maintenance contracts, and on-call schedules
Drive continuous improvement — identifying inefficiencies and implementing fixes before they become problems
Ensure compliance with relevant standards (ISO, SOC, ESG/sustainability requirements)

What We're Looking For

8+ years of experience in data center operations, critical facilities, or mission-critical environments (power generation, industrial, military backgrounds also considered)
5+ years managing technical teams in a 24/7 operational environment
Hands-on knowledge of MEP systems: power (UPS, generators, switchgear), cooling (chillers, HVAC, CRAC units), and electrical distribution
Experience writing and implementing SOPs, MOPs, and maintenance programs
Comfortable building processes from scratch in a fast-moving environment
Strong communicator — able to work across engineering, construction, and executive stakeholders
Familiarity with DCIM/CMMS tools and change management processes

Nice to Have

PMP, Six Sigma, or PE certification
Multi-site or hyperscale data center experience
Experience with commissioning new data center builds

Benefits & Perks:

Competitive compensation
Career growth and learning opportunities
Flexibility and ownership
Collaborative and innovative culture
Opportunity to work on impactful AI projects
International environment and talented teams

What's it like to work at Nebius:

Fast moving - Bold thinking - Constant growth - Meaningful impact - Trust and real ownership - Opportunity to shape the future of AI

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Nebius is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace and to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the country in which they apply and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility as a condition of hire.

If you need accommodations during the application process, please let us know.