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LVI Associates lists this VP of Data Center Operations opportunity in new york, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
This range is provided by LVI Associates. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range
$250,000.00/yr - $750,000.00/yr
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Principal MS Consultant | Head of MEP Recruitment in the DC, Maryland, Virginia market
Vice President, Data Center Operations
Location: San Francisco, New York City, Austin, Seattle
Employment Type: Full-time
Location Type: On-site
Department: Data Center Operations
Compensation: Base salary range of $240K-$365K, with total compensation (including equity) potentially exceeding $650K
About the Company
A rapidly scaling AI infrastructure company is building GPU supercomputers for leading AI labs, enterprises, and government organizations. The team is lean, driven, and focused on delivering world-class performance and reliability across its global data center footprint.
The Role
The VP of Data Center Operations will lead global data hall operations, overseeing infrastructure, on-site technicians, and operational teams across multiple high-density facilities. This executive will set strategic direction, manage capacity and cost structures, and ensure operational consistency and excellence across all sites.
Responsibilities include overseeing data center expansions, migrations, and critical maintenance, developing operational processes and standards, minimizing downtime, managing incidents, and driving continuous improvement across all functions.
Key Responsibilities
Lead global data center operations across multiple facilities
Set strategic direction and drive operational excellence
Oversee incident response, change management, and critical maintenance
Align with design and construction teams for seamless expansion and upgrades
Establish and track KPIs, SLAs, and performance metrics
Build and mentor a high-performing leadership team
Ensure safety, compliance, and business continuity planning
Drive a customer-centric approach and operational consistency globally
Qualifications
10+ years in data center operations, with 5+ years in senior leadership
Experience managing >20MW facilities and scaling operations globally
Proven ability to lead through growth and transformation
Strong execution mindset with financial acumen
Strategic thinker with excellent communication and leadership skills
Preferred: Experience with GPU clusters, HPC environments, or hyperscale/cloud infrastructure
Competitive compensation (base + equity)
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Retirement or pension plan
Generous PTO policy
Seniority level
Executive
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Design, Engineering, and Project Management
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Worksite address
new york, NY, 10261, US
Who can apply
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