Team Lead - Data Centers

Salute, Inc.; Düsseldorf; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A technology services company in Düsseldorf is seeking a Data Center Team Lead to oversee day-to-day operations of the datacenter and ensure high performance from the team. This role requires proven leadership in a critical environment, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in both German and English. You will manage schedules, oversee training, and ensure seamless communication within and across teams., frequent travel to Berlin and Hamburg is required.

Qualifikationen

• Proven work experience in a datacenter or critical environment.
• Demonstrated management experience with distributed teams.
• Strong skills in communication, organization, and mentoring.

Aufgaben

• Ensure proper execution of datacenter operations.
• Manage schedules for junior engineers.
• Oversee training programs for continuous development.
• Report incidents and keep management informed.
• Align with stakeholders on goals and priorities.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Technical proficiency in Windows and Office

Communication skills in German and English

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

As a Data Center Team Lead, you’ll be the boots-on-the-ground leader, responsible for managing day-to-day operations, leading high-performing teams, and ensuring the delivery of secure, reliable, and scalable infrastructure support in a mission-critical environment.

This role is perfect for someone who thrives in dynamic settings, leads by example, and is passionate about developing people while maintaining operational excellence.

This role will be based out of the Dusseldorf location and have responsibility for 2 other sites, Berlin and Hamburg. Travel will be required as per business needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational Oversight: Ensure the timely and proper execution of activities for the datacenter’s equipment, adhering to all applicable processes and procedures.
• Team Management: Manage working schedules for junior engineers, ensuring adequate coverage and shift balance.
• Documentation: Maintain and organize all documentation related to the team’s roles and responsibilities.
• Training: Provide, oversee, and track training programs to ensure the continuous development of junior engineers.
• Incident Reporting: Monitor and report incidents following established protocols and standards.
• Communication: Keep local management informed about activities, incidents, and significant updates.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work effectively with internal teams, stakeholders, and datacenter management to align on goals and priorities.
• Performance Management: Conduct regular documented one-on-one meetings with team members to set, monitor, and track goals.
• Emergency Coverage: Be available to cover shifts during emergencies if required.

Requirements

• Experience: Proven work experience in a datacenter or other critical environment.
• Leadership: Demonstrated management experience, preferably with distributed or shift-based teams.
• Skills: Strong organizational and communication skills (written and oral) in both German and English.
• Technical Aptitude: Willingness to learn datacenter technical principles and operations.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficient in Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook.
• Interpersonal Skills: A team-oriented mindset with excellent interpersonal and mentoring abilities.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Facilities Services