Oracle
Data Centre Manager
London
Posted 3 months ago
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Data Centre Infrastructure Manager & Lead Operational Link
About the Role
*You will serve as the lead operational authority for all data centre management activities, ensuring the highest levels of availability, resilience, safety, and operational excellence across electrical, mechanical, and critical infrastructure systems.
- This role places strong emphasis on Data Centre Management, including ownership of:
- Power distribution
- Cooling systems
- UPS infrastructure
- Generators
- Structured cabling
- Capacity management
- Operational risk management
*You will lead site-level operational coordination, manage technical escalations, and drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on uptime, efficiency, and reliability.
- Expected to demonstrate expertise in electrical and mechanical systems, covering:
- Interpretation of single-line diagrams
- Understanding of cooling and HVAC systems
- Oversight of critical maintenance activities
- Supporting incident response for M&E-related failures
- You will partner closely with engineering, facilities, colocation providers, vendors, and cloud infrastructure teams to maintain operational continuity and support expansion activities.
- This is an individual contributor role with significant cross-functional collaboration across operations, engineering, facilities, and infrastructure teams.
Responsibilities
- Leading day-to-day Data Centre Management operations for assigned sites
- Managing critical electrical and mechanical infrastructure operations, including:
- UPS
- Generators
- Switchgear
- CRAC/CRAH cooling systems
- Power distribution
- Performing power, cooling, and mechanical capacity audits, while overseeing infrastructure changes and risk mitigation
- Supporting incident management, troubleshooting, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and corrective actions related to electrical/mechanical failures
- Coordinating planned maintenance activities and ensuring operational readiness during high-risk maintenance windows
- Acting as the primary technical interface with:
- Colocation providers
- Facilities teams
- Vendors
- Contractors
- Planning and managing:
- Rack deployments
- Structured cabling activities
- Infrastructure installations
- Supporting data centre expansion projects, fit-outs, and infrastructure build activities
- Monitoring site health via:
- DCIM tools
- Environmental monitoring systems
- Routine site inspections
- Maintaining accurate:
- Operational documentation (MOPs)
- Standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- Emergency operating procedures (EOPs)
- Driving operational excellence, process improvements, and reliability initiatives across the data centre estate
- Ensuring compliance with:
- Health & Safety
- Electrical safety
- Operational governance standards
- Acting as a trusted escalation point for critical infrastructure and operational issues
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Required Qualifications
- UK national with valid UK passport
- 5 years uninterrupted residence in the UK
- 5–10 years of experience in Data Centre Infrastructure Operations
Key Skills & Experience
Technical competencies:
- Data Centre Management experience in enterprise or hyperscale environments
- Advanced knowledge of:
- Electrical systems
- Mechanical systems
- Critical facilities environments
- Power capacity allocation for high-density and low-density rack deployments
- Understanding of:
- Electrical distribution systems
- UPS systems
- Generators
- Switchgear
- Cooling infrastructure
- Ability to interpret single-line diagrams and mechanical schematics
- Hands-on experience in:
- Incident management
- Electrical/mechanical/cooling/infrastructure failures
- Knowledge of M&E operational best practices, maintenance procedures, and critical environment management
- Experience with:
- Data centre commissioning
- Infrastructure upgrades and readiness reviews
- Track record of improving MOP, SOP, and EOP documentation
Soft skills and collaboration:
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving in critical infrastructure environments
- Operational discipline and commitment to process adherence/change management
- Excellent written and verbal communication with stakeholder management capabilities
- Proven experience supporting large-scale enterprise or cloud infrastructure operations
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Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or relevant technical work experience
- Certifications (e.g., CNET CDCDP, CDCMP)
- 5+ years of enterprise/hyperscale Data Centre Management experience
- Experience with Linux administration or command-line interfaces
- Structured cabling expertise (Copper/Fiber, cable testing, rack integration) — 2+ years
- 5+ years managing:
- Cooling systems
- HVAC infrastructure
- Electrical systems
- Critical environments
- Experience working within:
- Cloud infrastructure
- Mission-critical operational environments
Oracle’s Commitment
True innovation starts when everyone is empowered to contribute. Oracle is committed to growing a diverse workforce with:
- Competitive benefits (flexible medical, life insurance, retirement options)
- Volunteer programs
- Support for community engagement
Additionally, Oracle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, with inclusive policies for:
- Accommodation requests for disability (contact: accommodation-request_mb@oracle.com)
- Consideration for qualified applicants without regard to:
- Race
- Religion
- Sexual orientation
- Gender identity
- Racial or ethnic background
- Protected veterans' status
- Assessing applicants with arrest or conviction histories pursuant to applicable law.
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Skills
Data Centre Management
Electrical Infrastructure
Mechanical Infrastructure
UPS Systems
Cooling Systems
Capacity Management
Incident Management
Root Cause Analysis
Structured Cabling
DCIM Tools
MOP/SOP/EOP Documentation
Stakeholder Management
HVAC Systems
Risk Mitigation
Operational Governance
Change Management
Location