Fluidstack · 1 day ago
Site Manager, Datacenter Operations
Buffalo, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $200K/yr
5+ years expFluidstack is building the infrastructure for abundant intelligence, partnering with top AI labs and enterprises to unlock compute capabilities. The Site Manager for Datacenter Operations will lead and scale a team of technicians across multiple datacenter facilities, ensuring operational excellence and accountability for infrastructure lifecycle management.
Cloud ComputingCloud StorageGenerative AIGPUInformation TechnologyMachine LearningPrivate CloudSoftware
Responsibilities
Hire, develop, and manage cross-functional operations teams including Facility Managers, Operations Technicians, and Logistics Specialists across multiple sites; build organizational capability through performance management, coaching, mentoring, and career development
Establish appropriate staffing levels and organizational structure to meet current and future business demands through headcount forecasting, resource allocation, and succession planning
Own 24x7 operational accountability ensuring uptime, reliability, security, and availability meet or exceed SLAs; oversee incident and change management processes and act as escalation point for critical incidents
Ensure effective management of ticket queues, work prioritization, shift scheduling, and on-call rotations across facility, operations, and logistics teams
Drive operational KPIs and metrics including uptime, MTTR, MTBF, inventory accuracy, capacity utilization, and cost efficiency; lead post-incident reviews with root cause analysis and implement corrective actions
Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Program Management, Supply Chain, Construction, and Product teams to align priorities and deliver business objectives
Champion process improvements, automation initiatives, safety programs, and environmental sustainability; lead change management and implement new processes, technologies, and operational models at scale
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or Operations Management (or equivalent experience)
5+ years in datacenter operations, mission-critical facilities, or IT infrastructure with 2+ years managing teams of 10+ employees
Proven track record managing 24x7 operations with demonstrated success meeting or exceeding availability and reliability SLAs
Deep understanding of datacenter infrastructure including power distribution, cooling systems, server hardware, networking, and facility management
Preferred
8+ years in datacenter operations with 4+ years managing large teams (10+ employees)
Experience at hyperscale providers or Tier III/IV facilities managing 50MW+ campuses
Experience with incident management, change management, vendor management, and operational excellence frameworks
Excellent communication and executive presentation skills with ability to influence senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders
Data-driven decision maker with strong analytical skills; demonstrated ability to build, scale, and develop high-performing teams in fast-paced environments
Benefits
Retirement or pension plan, in line with local norms.
Health, dental, and vision insurance.
Generous PTO policy, in line with local norms.
Company
Fluidstack
FluidStack is an AI cloud platform for frontier labs and startups.
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$450MKey Investors
Seedcamp
2026-01-22Undisclosed· $450M
2025-06-01Undisclosed
2024-10-01Private Equity
Leadership Team
Gary Wu
CEO, Co-Founder
Recent News
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