Job Title : Data Center Manager
Location : Remote (US)
Contract Duration : Long Term
Number of Data Centers : 4 5
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Data Center Manager to oversee operations across 4 5 data centers. This role involves coordinating with technical teams, managing migrations, decommissioning legacy infrastructure, and ensuring smooth data center transitions. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with DC infrastructure, server migrations, connectivity, and change management processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage operations across multiple data centers remotely.
- Plan and execute rack evacuation and server decommissioning activities.
- Collaborate with internal IT, infrastructure, and change management teams to ensure smooth transitions.
- Oversee server migrations from one data center to another (A B) with minimal downtime.
- Identify, document, and handle legacy / old assets, ensuring proper migration or decommissioning.
- Work closely with on-site Physical Data Center engineers to execute physical movements and connectivity checks.
- Review and document data center infrastructure, including racks, cabling, power, and network topology.
- Identify and verify network ports, connectivity paths, and firewall rules related to migrations.
- Maintain accurate records of asset inventories, connections, and configurations.
- Ensure all work adheres to established change management processes and documentation standards.
Required Skills & Experience
Proven experience managing or coordinating multiple data centers.Strong understanding of data center infrastructure, including racks, servers, cabling, and power systems.Hands-on experience with server migrations, rack decommissioning, and asset management.Familiarity with network connectivity, port mapping, and firewall configurations.Excellent coordination skills to work with remote teams and on-site technicians.Experience working within change management frameworks (ITIL or similar preferred).Strong documentation and communication skills.Ability to identify, assess, and manage legacy systems effectively.