Ford Motor Company · 1 week ago
Manager, Datacenter and Distributed Computing
Dearborn, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expFord Motor Company is seeking a Manager for Datacenter and Distributed Computing to oversee daily operations, maintenance, and security of their datacenter facilities. This role involves leading a team of technicians, ensuring high availability and compliance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to support business-critical systems.
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Responsibilities
Supervise day-to-day operations of datacenter and edge computing infrastructure, ensuring high availability, performance, and reliability
Implement and enforce standard operating procedures across all facilities
Lead, mentor, and supervise a team of datacenter and edge technicians and engineers
Provide guidance, training, and performance evaluations, assign tasks, monitor progress, and foster a culture of continuous improvement and compliance
Oversee installation, configuration, maintenance, and repair of critical infrastructure devices (e.g., UPS, CRAH units, PDUs)
Ensure optimal environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, power) to prevent downtime and protect hardware
Monitor health, performance metrics, and logs for datacenter and edge nodes
Support incident management and problem resolution processes, quickly addressing technical challenges to minimize downtime
Maintain adherence to corporate security standards for physical and logical access
Implement robust security protocols, including access controls, surveillance systems, and disaster recovery plans
Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and organizational policies
Collaborate on capacity planning, infrastructure upgrades, and efficiency improvements for centralized and distributed environments
Identify opportunities for process optimization and cost efficiency
Stay current on emerging technologies and best practices in datacenter and edge computing
Support yearly and ad-hoc audits, and recertifications
Coordinate with external vendors and service providers for equipment procurement, maintenance, and support
Coordinate vendor’s project delivery end-to-end as stated in RFQ
Maintain accurate records of systems, processes, incidents, and inventory
Prepare regular reports on performance metrics, operational status, and project progress
Recommend and implement policies, standards, and procedural documentation for datacenter and edge operations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, information technology, or a related field
5+ years of progressive experience in datacenter operations, IT infrastructure management, or distributed computing environments
5+ years in a supervisory or team leadership role
2+ years of experience executing projects in partnership with union workers
Strong knowledge of networking, server hardware, and environmental controls
Experience with datacenter management and control software (e.g., DCIM, BMS)
Familiarity with edge computing frameworks and platforms
Knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
Understanding of Infrastructure as Code and software-defined networking
Familiarity with DevOps tools and CI/CD methodologies (GCP stack)
Proficiency in Linux-based operating systems and development environments
Experience managing suppliers, SLAs, and deliverables
Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and organizational abilities
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills for diagnosing complex technical issues
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills for internal and external coordination
Ability to perform well under pressure and manage emergency situations
Adaptability to evolving technology and operational requirements
Preferred
Experience with edge computing technologies and hybrid infrastructure
Certifications such as CDCP (Certified Data Center Professional) or similar
Knowledge of disaster recovery and business continuity planning
Experience with Sunbird DCIM products (a plus)
Basic scripting skills for automation
Benefits
Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
Tuition assistance
Established and active employee resource groups
Paid time off for individual and team community service
A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
Company
Ford Motor Company
We don't just make history -- we make the future.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$16.23BKey Investors
US Department of EnergySoros Fund Management
2025-07-29Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-08-17Post Ipo Debt· $4B
2023-06-22Debt Financing· $9.2B
Leadership Team
James Farley
Chief Executive Officer
Efrat Barit
COO
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