Data Center Site Operations Manager

Voltage Park is your enterprise AI factory. We offer scalable compute power, on-demand and reserved bare metal AI infrastructure using NVIDIA GPUs, with world-class service, performance, and value. Founded with the mission of making accessible AI computing for all, our flexible, affordable GPU solutions power everyone from builders to enterprises.

As part of this effort, we’re hiring a Data Center Site Operations Manager to lead operations at our new Chicago facility. You’ll oversee the tenant fit-out of our space, stand up our operational environment, and build a high-performance team responsible for day-to-day data center operations. This is a hands-on leadership role, where you’ll both guide a team and roll up your sleeves to ensure a smooth deployment and sustained operational excellence.

This is an on-site role in Lisle, Illinois. Travel to our other data center sites across the US will be required. We are not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position at this time.

What You Will Do:

Launch and Operate the Chicago Facility

• Oversee the setup of data center systems specific to our deployment within an existing colocation facility
• Coordinate equipment installation, including rack and roll delivery, cabling, network installation, and power-up procedures
• Manage vendor relationships, scheduling, and performance to ensure successful deployment
• Track and manage all inventory and incoming hardware

Onsite Operational Leadership

• Lead a team of data center technicians handling maintenance, break fix, diagnostics, and routine inspections
• Develop and implement procedures for uptime, preventive maintenance, and incident response

Act as the primary on-site point of contact for operational issues and escalation Cross-Functional and Team Collaboration Partner with NetOps, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to support deployments and ongoing operations

• Participate in hiring, training, and mentoring on-site technicians

Travel to other Voltage Park data centers to learn processes and align operational standards

Who You Are:

Required Qualifications:

4+ years of experience in data center operations 2+ years of leadership experience Strong understanding of data center infrastructure (racking, cabling, cooling basics, power distribution, network hardware installations) Ability to lead technicians through break/fix, installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance workflows

• Troubleshooting skills and ability to respond quickly to operational issues

Strong vendor management experience (scheduling, accountability, performance tracking) Detail-oriented, organized, and thrives working in fast-moving environments Ability to manage a team responsible for supporting a 24/7 data center environment Ability to meet physical requirements, including lifting up to 50 lbs

Ideal Experience

Experience with data center tenant fit-outs:

Experience in high-density or hyperscale environments:

Relevant certifications such as CompTIA, Cisco, Juniper, or similar Our Culture You enjoy working with a small group of friendly, highly motivated, high execution colleagues You’re comfortable with a high degree of autonomy. We expect you to independently prioritize your work and understand how it maps to the overall needs and goals of the company

You’re knowledgeable in your domain but also enjoy wearing multiple hats and venturing outside of your comfort zone when the need arises Voltage Park is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic under federal, state, or local law. If you require an accommodation during the job application process, please notify your recruiter.