Data Center Operations Manager leading operations and teams for Mistral’s AI infrastructure in Borlänge, Sweden. Responsible for ensuring operational excellence and security at the data center.
Responsibilities
Lead the operational management of Mistral’s data center in Borlänge, overseeing build-out, day-to-day operations, and scalability to support our AI infrastructure.
Hire and manage a local team of hardware engineers to support operations, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Oversee hardware deployment, upgrades, and decommissioning, ensuring alignment with Mistral’s infrastructure goals.
Monitor and enforce Service Level Agreements (SLAs) with data center providers and subcontractors.
Manage incidents and request tickets, ensuring timely resolution and clear communication with stakeholders.
Ensure adherence to security protocols, contractual obligations, and regulatory requirements at the data center.
Provide regular updates to internal teams and external partners on operational status, risks, and improvements.
Establish processes and best practices for data center operations, ensuring high availability and performance.
Manage local contracts with DC providers and OEM.
Requirements
Degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience, with a strong understanding of data center technical requirements and operations.
Proven track record in data center operations, hardware management, or infrastructure support, preferably in HPC or cloud environments.
Proven experience in recruiting, mentoring, and scaling a technical operations team from a greenfield deployment.
Experience managing large-scale infrastructure projects, including build-outs, migrations, or upgrades.
Strong ability to coordinate and lead vendors, contractors, and internal teams, including review, escalation, and contractual engagement.
Comfortable with contract negotiation and management.
Hands-on troubleshooting skills and ability to work and lead in critical situations and aggressive timelines.
Knowledge of data center security standards (physical and digital) and compliance requirements.
Language Skills: Fluency in English and Swedish is a plus.
Benefits
Impact: Play a pivotal role in scaling Mistral’s cutting-edge AI infrastructure.
Growth: Opportunity to shape data center operations from the ground up in a high-growth startup environment.
Collaboration: Work with a talented, cross-functional team passionate about AI and technology.
Flexibility: Competitive compensation, benefits, and the chance to contribute to revolutionary projects.
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