Mistral AI - Data Center Operations Manager

Borlänge - Europe *5mo ago

In Office EMEA Operations Manager Business Operations Manager Team Management Performance Management Mentoring Contract Negotiation

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.

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.

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.