Data Center Facilities Manager

The Facilities Manager leads a multidisciplinary team of technicians and contractors, oversees maintenance and capital projects, manages vendor performance, and drives operational excellence through continuous improvement, sustainability initiatives, and proactive risk management. Key Responsibilities Critical Facilities Operations Lead the day-to-day operation of all critical facility infrastructure. Ensure the availability and reliability of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and life safety systems. Maintain compliance with SLAs and uptime objectives. Oversee 24/7 operational support, including incident response and escalation. Ensure all SOPs, EOPs, and MOPs are current and followed. Leadership & Team Management Lead, mentor, and develop Critical Facilities Engineers and Technicians. Manage shift schedules, staffing, training, and performance evaluations. Foster a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Coordinate contractor and vendor activities to ensure quality and compliance. Maintenance & Asset Management Develop and oversee preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs. Manage maintenance planning through CMMS. Monitor equipment lifecycle performance and develop replacement strategies. Ensure maintenance activities minimize operational risk and downtime. Infrastructure Management Oversee the operation and maintenance of electrical distribution systems, UPS, standby diesels, ATS, chillers, AHUs, pumps, BMS, safety systems. Health, Safety & Compliance Ensure compliance with Finnish occupational safety legislation, EU directives, environmental regulations, and company policies. Permit to Work and Lockout/Tagout programs. Lead incident investigations and corrective actions. Prepare for regulatory inspections and internal audits. Financial & Vendor Management Develop and manage the facilities operating budget. Review maintenance contracts and service agreements. Monitor vendor performance against KPIs. Support procurement of equipment and facility services. Reporting Track and report key operational metrics (MTTR, MTBF, PUE, energy usage). Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering or Facilities Management; Master’s degree is an advantage. Experience Minimum 7 years in critical facilities; at least 3 years leadership; experience in hyperscale data centers, colocation, hospitals, power generation, or industrial operations desirable. Technical Knowledge Strong knowledge of critical electrical infrastructure, HVAC, BMS, DCIM, CMMS, reliability, risk assessment, commissioning. Preferred Qualifications Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering; Työturvallisuuskortti; Tulityökortti; EA1; ATS or similar; PMP/PRINCE2 or equivalent. Fluent English; Finnish beneficial. Leadership Competencies Safety leadership, strategic planning, team development, decision-making under pressure, operational excellence, vendor management, budget management, continuous improvement, communication. 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. What’s it like to work at Nebius: Fast moving - Bold thinking - Constant growth - Meaningful impact - Trust and real ownership. Equal Opportunity Statement: Nebius is an equal opportunity employer. Applications welcome from authorized workers. This description reflects the responsibilities and requirements as written.