Data Centre Manager

Job Title:	Data Centre Manager
Job ID:	58622667
Job published:	Tuesday December 2, 2025
Job Type:	Permanent
Employment type:	Full-time
Industry:	Engineering IT
Expertise:	Data Center
Salary Type:	annual
Location:	Ireland

Job Description

We’re hiring a hands-on Data Centre Manager, for our client, to take ownership of a busy facility in Dublin. If you like variety, enjoy solving problems, and want real responsibility in a fast-moving environment, this is a brilliant opportunity.

 

What you’ll be doing

• Running the day-to-day operations of a major data centre.
• Keeping on top of all planned preventative maintenance and contractor activity.
• Making sure KPIs, audits and compliance are all in good shape.
• Managing site layout, space planning, drawings and asset records.
• Delivering projects on time — installs, racks, cages, power, security, you name it.
• Working directly with clients, carriers and vendors.
• Playing a key role in connectivity and client-facing activity.
• Owning site budgets, forecasting power use and spotting revenue opportunities.
• Acting as an escalation point for any incidents (24/7 call rota)

 

Who we’re looking for

• 3+ years in data centre operations or critical infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of power, cooling, cabling and colo environments.
• Comfortable leading people, managing contractors and dealing with clients.
• Confident with computerised maintenance management systems, computer-aided facilities management systems, audits and reporting.
• Calm under pressure and solid in decision-making.
• Great communicator with strong organisational skills.
• Full driving licence.

Bonus points for: ITIL, Project Management qualification, DC Pro certs, AutoCAD/Visio experience.

 

 

Why this role?

• You get real autonomy and responsibility.
• Big impact — you’re the person keeping the site running smoothly.
• Lots of interaction: clients, engineering, vendors and senior leadership.
• A growing environment with plenty of opportunities to develop your career.

If you would like to hear more about this opportunity then get in touch with Michael Lantry on michael.lantry@gempool.ie or call +353 87 7546 331.