As our IT Datacenter Manager you are responsible for all IT facilities. You ensure high availability, efficiency, and compliance with regulatory and security standards. In this role you will act as the central point of coordination between IT Infrastructure, Security, Facilities, Cabling, and operational stakeholders, while driving upcoming datacenter projects. This position combines day-to-day operational excellence with long-term planning, governance, and continuous improvement.
What does an IT Datacenter Manager do at skeyes?
Operations & Maintenance
* You oversee daily datacenter operations to ensure 24/7 uptime, reliability, and performance of critical infrastructure.
* You collaborate across teams to facilitate deployments and system integrations, including Power, HVAC, Cabling, IT Infrastructure, Security, and Monitoring.
* You ensure datacenter operations comply with internal processes, safety, security, and environmental standards.
* You support building and vendor teams in scheduling preventive and corrective maintenance.
* You manage incident escalation and resolution in case of outages or failures.
Governance & Processes
* You develop and enforce governance frameworks, operational policies, and procedures (e.g., ITIL, ISO).
* You establish and maintain change management and audit logging practices.
* You define service-level agreements and conduct risk assessments with mitigation planning.
* You collaborate with cybersecurity and physical security teams to ensure compliance.
* You prepare capacity reports, incident documentation, and audit materials for internal and external reviews.
* You target overall datacenter sustainability
Projects & Transformation
* You lead datacenter-related projects in accordance with established governance.
* You plan and manage infrastructure expansions, migrations, and technology refresh initiatives.
* You ensure a seamless handover from project completion to operational teams.
Vendor & Budget Management
* You manage contracts and relationships with datacenter service providers and vendors.
* You negotiate SLAs, monitor vendor performance, and handle escalations.
* You optimize operational costs, including energy efficiency, space utilization, and maintenance contracts.
* You prepare and manage quarterly budgets and forecasts for datacenter operations.
* Engineering, Technical & IT
* Steenokkerzeel
Candidate profile
What makes you the perfect IT Datacenter Manager?
* You have a Bachelor's or Master's degree or equivalent experience in IT or a related field.
* You hold an ITIL Foundation certification; additional certifications are a plus.
* You have at least 5 years of experience in a similar role. Preferably in a critical environment.
* You are analytical and structured.
* You strive for customer satisfaction and service quality by minimizing disruptions and proactively addressing systemic issues.
* You are a strong communicator and team player, comfortable working across departments and interacting with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
* You are fluent in Dutch or French, with solid proficiency in English.
* Experience in the aviation industry is a strong asset.