Data Center Technical Manager (ICT)
Posted about 2 months ago
The Data Center ICT Technical Manager is responsible for leading technical operations and project delivery within the data centre white space. This role focuses on rack deployment, structured cabling, and infrastructure projects, ensuring efficient use of space, power, and connectivity while maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.
The role combines hands-on technical expertise with operational leadership and project management, ensuring all installations, moves, and changes within the data hall are delivered effectively in fast-paced, mission-critical environments.
White Space & Infrastructure Management
- Oversee day-to-day operations within data centre white space (data halls)
- Manage rack layout, allocation, and capacity planning (space, power, network)
- Maintain and optimise rack space utilisation and airflow (hot/cold aisle containment)
- Ensure accuracy of data within DCIM systems for reporting and capacity management
- Support initiatives to improve service availability across all sites
- Lead IT equipment installations, moves, additions, and changes (IMAC)
- Oversee rack installation, relocation, and decommissioning activities
- Manage structured cabling systems (fibre and copper), including installation and patching
- Ensure adherence to cabling standards, labelling, and best practices
- Interpret and execute High-Level Designs (HLDs) and patching schedules
- Deliver white space infrastructure projects (deployments, expansions, migrations)
- Manage:
- Project trackers and reporting
- Financial trackers and cost control
- RAID logs, critical paths, and resource planning
- Provide regular customer progress reporting and updates
- Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and budget
- Mentor customers to improve alignment, delivery efficiency, and outcomes
- Oversee efficiency of operational processes and workflows
- Develop plans to maximise productivity and operational efficiency
- Monitor departmental and project performance metrics
- Analyse data and generate reports to identify improvement opportunities
- Maintain and enforce quality standards across all activities
- Manage, supervise, and mentor technical staff and contractors
- Monitor performance and provide training and development
- Foster a high-performance, safety-first, and customer-focused culture
- Coordinate cross-functional teams, suppliers, and stakeholders
- Ensure compliance with company policies, industry standards, and regulations
- Conduct Health & Safety audits, risk assessments, and reporting
- Maintain strong awareness of the Health & Safety at Work Act
- Support audit processes and ensure documentation is accurate and up to date
- Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and suppliers
- Represent the organisation in customer and supplier forums
- Understand contractual obligations and manage delivery accordingly
- Influence stakeholders to align with best practices and standards
Operational & Performance Management
Leadership & Team Management
Compliance, Risk & Safety
Customer & Stakeholder Engagement
Rack Installation, IMAC & Cabling
Project Delivery & Governance
- Hot and cold aisle design
- Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE)
- Data centre power and cooling principles
- Understanding of IT network infrastructure and cabling systems
- Proven success delivering customer requirements in critical infrastructure environments
- Demonstrable project management training or certification
- GCSE (or equivalent) in Mathematics and English
- Degree in operations management, engineering, or business administration (desirable)
Security Clearance
This role requires eligibility for Security Check (SC) / NPPV3 clearance.
Applicants must meet residency and eligibility requirements, including continuous residence in the UK for the past 5 years (subject to clearance criteria).
- Data centre certifications (e.g., CDCTP, CDCP)
- BICSI or ANSI/TIA-942 accreditation
- ITIL, PRINCE2, or PMP certification
- Mechanical or Electrical qualifications/experience
- Understanding of LEAN methodology and process improvement
- Knowledge of IMAC processes and complexities
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