Nebius · Infrastructure · Staff+ · Posted 2026-08-17
Data Center, GM
Nebius · United States · $200k–250k base
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About Nebius:
Nebius is leading a new era in cloud infrastructure for the global AI economy. We are building a full-stack AI cloud platform that supports developers and enterprises from data and model training through to production deployment, without the cost and complexity of building large in-house AI/ML infrastructure.
Built by engineers, for engineers. From large-scale GPU orchestration to inference optimization, we own the hard problems across compute, storage, networking and applied AI.
Listed on Nasdaq (NBIS) and headquartered in Amsterdam, we have a global footprint with R&D hubs across Europe, the UK, North America and Israel. Our team of 1,500+ includes hundreds of engineers with deep expertise across hardware, software and AI R&D.
The Role
As the Data Center GM will lead data center operations across our Midwest region, starting with our Missouri site and expanding to additional locations over time.
This is a senior leadership role with full ownership of operations, performance, and team build-out across multiple sites. You will act as the primary interface between Nebius and external partners, while ensuring our data centers operate reliably, efficiently, and at scale.
This role is closest in scope to a Regional Operations Director 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 (Missouri → 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 teams (engineering, network, hardware) 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 (power, cooling, environmental systems)
Experience working with third-party vendors and external stakeholders
Proven ability to operate in high-availability, large-scale environments
Strong leadership skills with 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
Linux systems and basic networking (DHCP, DNS)
Monitoring systems and performance analysis
Experience supporting data center expansion or new site builds
Key employee benefits in the US:
Health insurance: 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and families.
401(k) plan: Up to 4% company match with immediate vesting.
Parental leave: 20 weeks paid for primary caregivers, 12 weeks for secondary caregivers.
Remote work reimbursement: Up to $85/month for mobile and internet.
Disability & life insurance : Company-paid short-term, long-term and life insurance coverage.
Pay Transparency
We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages. Actual compensation will be determined based on job-related factors, including experience, skills, qualifications, the level at which the candidate is hired, and geographic location, consistent with applicable law.
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