Manager Data Center Capacity EMEA

CoreWeave is the AI Hyperscaler™, delivering a cloud platform of cutting edge services powering the next wave of AI. The company’s technology provides enterprises and leading AI labs with the most performant, efficient and resilient solutions for accelerated computing. Since 2017, CoreWeave has operated a growing footprint of data centers covering every region of the US and across Europe. CoreWeave was ranked as one of the TIME100 most influential companies of 2024.

As the leader in the industry, we thrive in an environment where adaptability and resilience are key. Our culture offers career-defining opportunities for those who excel amid change and challenge. If you’re someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys solving complex problems, and is eager to make a significant impact, CoreWeave is the place for you. Join us, and be part of a team solving some of the most exciting challenges in the industry. 

CoreWeave powers the creation and delivery of the intelligence that drives innovation. To learn more about our values, please visit our careers website.

Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced and strategic Data Center Capacity Manager to join our Data Center Operations team. The ideal candidate will oversee the capacity planning, delivery, and optimization of our data center infrastructure. This role will ensure that our data centers meet current and future demands and align with business objectives and industry standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Site Selection: Lead lease evaluations, negotiations, and approvals while creating metro plans focused on time-to-market and cost efficiency.
• Lease Execution: Oversee the lease process from demand signal to availability, ensuring key performance metrics (safety, quality, cost, etc.) are met within business timelines.
• Capacity Planning: Develop and implement strategies to optimize data centre performance and scalability, partnering with stakeholders to set goals and drive large-scale projects.
• Project Management: Manage lease projects and data centre infrastructure deployments, ensuring timely, budget-conscious, and high-quality completion.
• Team Collaboration: Work with cross-functional teams, including planners, engineers, and IT, to align capacity needs and delivery with business objectives.
• Performance Monitoring: Track and analyze data centre performance metrics, implementing improvements as necessary.
• Financial and Commercial Oversight: Negotiate lease terms and collaborate with Finance and leadership to conduct cost analysis and recommend the best lease options.
• Stakeholder Relations: Maintain relationships with vendors, clients, and internal teams to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Market Research: Research new locations, providing insights into market strategies and risks.
• Data Integrity: Ensure accurate and up-to-date records for executive reporting.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
• 8+ years of experience in data center operations, with a focus on capacity planning and delivery.
• Proven track record of successfully managing large-scale data center projects.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate others.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of industry standards and best practices in data center operations
• Proficiency in project management methodologies and applications

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What We Offer

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a variety of benefits to support your needs, including:

• Family-level Medical Insurance
• Family-level Dental Insurance 
• Generous Pension Contribution 
• Life Assurance at 4x Salary 
• Critical Illness Cover 
• Employee Assistance Programme 
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Work culture focused on innovative disruption

Benefits may vary by location. 

Our Workplace

At CoreWeave, we are committed to operating as a hybrid workplace, offering employees flexibility in how they structure their time between in-office and remote work. We recognize the significance of fostering connections, collaboration, and creativity within our office culture and its positive impact on our business. Our philosophy operating as a hybrid workplace underscores our dedication to enabling employees to tailor work-life balance to their individual preferences.

For those who do not live within 30 miles of one of our offices, we are open to considering remote work for candidates whose skills and experience strongly align with the role. While we prioritize a hybrid work environment for most roles, we understand the importance of flexibility and are open to remote work for specific positions and specialized skill sets. Onboarding is essential to your success. New employees not based out of an office will be invited to attend onboarding training at one of our hubs within their first month of employment. We continue to foster a collaborative environment by bringing teams together quarterly.

CoreWeave is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace. All qualified applicants and candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.

CoreWeave does not accept speculative CVs. Any unsolicited CVs received will be treated as the property of CoreWeave and your Terms & Conditions associated with the use of CVs will be considered null and void.

Any unsolicited CVs sent by your company to us – that is to say, in any situation where we have not directly engaged your company in writing to supply candidates for a specific vacancy – will be considered by us to be a “free gift”, leaving us liable for no fees whatsoever should we choose to contact the candidate directly and engage the candidate’s services, and will in no way establish any prior claim by your company to representation of that candidate should the candidate’s details also be submitted by any other party.