Vice President, Data Center Operations

Montera is seeking a Senior Vice President of Data Center Operations to build and lead our global operations platform as we scale a next-generation hyperscale data center portfolio. Reporting directly to COO, this individual will be responsible for developing the operational strategy, standards, systems, and teams required to deliver industry-leading reliability, safety, efficiency, and customer experience across our growing fleet. 

The ideal candidate brings deep experience leading hyperscale or mission-critical infrastructure operations, with a proven track record spanning operational readiness, facility operations, engineering, reliability programs, construction-to-operations transitions, and large-scale organizational leadership. This executive will partner closely with Development, Design & Construction, Delivery, Procurement, Finance, and Commercial teams to ensure Montera's facilities operate at the highest standards of performance while supporting rapid growth. 

 

What You’ll Do 

• Develop and execute Montera's long-term operations strategy for a rapidly expanding hyperscale data center portfolio. 

• Build and lead a high-performing operations organization responsible for critical facilities, engineering, maintenance, reliability, and operational readiness. 

• Establish operational standards, governance models, policies, procedures, and best practices across all sites. 

• Lead the transition from design and construction through commissioning, turnover, operational readiness, and live operations. 

• Develop and implement reliability-centered maintenance (RCM), asset management, and lifecycle management programs across critical infrastructure. 

• Drive operational excellence initiatives focused on uptime, efficiency, safety, capacity utilization, sustainability, and customer experience. 

• Establish KPIs, reporting frameworks, and performance management systems to measure operational effectiveness across the portfolio. 

• Partner with development and delivery teams to ensure operational requirements are embedded into facility design standards and future deployments. 

• Oversee CMMS/EAM platforms, work management systems, maintenance strategies, and operational technology programs. 

• Lead vendor management, service partner relationships, and operational procurement activities. 

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that reduce risk, improve reliability, and optimize operating costs. 

• Support customer engagement activities with hyperscale, AI, cloud, and enterprise clients as a senior operational representative. 

• Manage annual operating budgets and support capital planning activities across the portfolio. 

• Foster a culture centered on safety, accountability, collaboration, and operational excellence. 

• Recruit, mentor, and develop future operations leaders across the organization. 

Montera is seeking a Senior Vice President of Data Center Operations to build and lead our global operations platform as we scale a next-generation hyperscale data center portfolio. Reporting directly to COO, this individual will be responsible for dev...

What You Bring 

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Construction Management, or a related technical field. 

• 20+ years of experience leading mission-critical infrastructure, data center operations, semiconductor facilities, or large-scale industrial operations. 

• 10+ years of executive leadership experience managing multi-site operations organizations. 

• Demonstrated success operating hyperscale data centers supporting cloud, AI, or high-density compute environments. 

• Experience leading operations across multiple campuses, regions, or global portfolios. 

• Deep understanding of critical infrastructure systems, including electrical distribution, UPS, generators, cooling systems, controls, and mechanical systems. 

• Proven experience developing operational readiness, commissioning, and construction-to-operations transition programs. 

• Strong knowledge of reliability engineering methodologies, including RCM, FMEA, root cause analysis, and risk management frameworks. 

• Experience implementing CMMS/EAM platforms and enterprise maintenance programs. 

• Track record of building and leading large-scale operational organizations consisting of facility managers, engineers, technicians, and support personnel. 

• Experience managing significant operating budgets, capital programs, and operational P&L responsibilities. 

• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills. 

• Strong business acumen with the ability to balance operational performance, customer outcomes, and financial objectives. 

• Experience supporting hyperscale customers, AI infrastructure environments, or large-scale cloud deployments preferred. 

• Professional Engineer (PE), PMP, Uptime Institute, AFCOM, or related certifications are a plus.