Data Center GM

Details

Nebius is building a full-stack AI cloud platform for the global AI economy, supporting developers and enterprises from data and model training through production deployment. The company operates across compute, storage, networking, GPU orchestration, inference optimization, and applied AI, with a global footprint and R&D hubs across Europe, the UK, North America, and Israel.

As Data Center GM, you will lead data center operations across the Midwest region, starting with the Missouri site and expanding to additional locations over time. This senior leadership role has full ownership of operations, performance, and team build-out across multiple sites. You will serve as the primary interface between Nebius and external partners while ensuring that data centers operate reliably, efficiently, and at scale. The scope is similar to a Regional Operations Director role in a hyperscale environment, combining hands-on operational leadership with regional ownership.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end data center operations across the region, including critical facilities and IT infrastructure.
• Ensure uptime, performance, and SLA delivery across all sites.
• Scale from a single-site operation to a multi-site regional footprint, beginning in Missouri and expanding to additional U.S. locations.
• Hire, lead, and develop data center managers and operations teams.
• Act as the primary operational interface with external partners, including vendors, utilities, and service providers.
• Drive incident response and operational improvements, including root cause analysis and process standardization.
• Implement and maintain operational excellence frameworks, monitoring, and performance visibility.
• Ensure safety, compliance, and regulatory adherence across all sites.
• Partner with internal engineering, network, and hardware teams to support capacity delivery and expansion.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in data center or mission-critical operations.
• Experience leading data center operations teams and site managers.
• Strong background in critical environment infrastructure, including power, cooling, and environmental systems.
• Experience working with third-party vendors and external stakeholders.
• Proven ability to operate in high-availability, large-scale environments.
• Strong leadership skills and a track record of building and scaling teams.
• Ability to operate with ownership, accountability, and autonomy.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in hyperscale environments.
• Experience managing multi-site or regional operations.
• Familiarity with server hardware and rack infrastructure.
• Familiarity with Linux systems and basic networking, including DHCP and DNS.
• Familiarity with monitoring systems and performance analysis.
• Experience supporting data center expansion or new site builds.

Benefits

• 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and families.
• 401(k) plan with up to a 4% company match and immediate vesting.
• 20 weeks of paid parental leave for primary caregivers and 12 weeks for secondary caregivers.
• Remote work reimbursement of up to $85 per month for mobile and internet.
• Company-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage.
• Career growth and learning opportunities.
• Flexibility and ownership.
• Collaborative and innovative culture.
• Opportunity to work on impactful AI projects.
• International environment and talented teams.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the country in which they apply and must provide proof of employment eligibility as a condition of hire. Nebius is an equal opportunity employer.