askui GmbH
CBRE Global Workplace Solutions / Data Center Solutions
Data Center Manager for our Data Center (m/f/d)
ABOUT CBRE DATA CENTER SOLUTIONS
CBRE Data Center Solutions (DCS) is part of the CBRE Group with over 155.000 employees worldwide and is the world's leading provider of fully integrated real estate, facility, and technology solutions for data center operators around the globe. As a dedicated business unit within CBRE, DCS is committed to solving complex challenges at every stage of the data center lifecycle.
In Germany alone, our more than 1.200 employees competently and passionately serve as strategic partners. We offer our employees the best conditions to develop professionally and personally and to reach their full potential in the course of their careers.
Get started with us and strengthen our team in Frankfurt!
Need more reasons? Then take a look at our awards:
- Top Company 2026 (for the fifth time in a row among the TOP 5% in Germany on KUNUNU).
- Best Place to Work (Glassdoor).
- Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality 2026 (The Times).
- World's Leading Facilities Management Provider for Data Centres 2026 (Data Center Magazine).
- Best Workplace for Women 2026 (LATINA Style).
- Commitment to Diversity and Talent Development Award 2025 (Datacloud Global Awards).
- Outstanding Contribution to Skills and Training Award (DCS Awards).
- Best Data Centre Operator 2025 (Data Centre World Awards).
RESPONSIBILITIES
WHAT YOU CAN ACHIEVE WITH US
- The role of the Data Center Manager / Site Manager (m/f/d) is to technically lead our data center holistically and ensure smooth service delivery and 24/7 operations at the site.
- In doing so, you will assume overall responsibility at the site for all CBRE employees and all services provided by CBRE.
- This also includes full P&L responsibility for an extensive budget (maintenance costs, Opex / Capex, subcontractors, employees, etc.).
- You will assume all entrepreneurial duties in accordance with applicable laws and regulations at the site, including occupational safety, environmental protection, quality management, and all social standards.
- Furthermore, you will act as the primary point of contact for our client (whose data center we manage on their behalf) and support them in continuously developing the site by implementing additional CBRE services.
QUALIFICATIONS
WHAT WE EXPECT FROM YOU
To competently perform this responsible role, we are looking for someone (m/f/d) with relevant industry experience in the data center environment as well as functional experience in the operational and strategic maintenance management of a data center.
In addition, you should bring the following experience:
- Proven experience in a similar role with P&L responsibility in the field of "Managed Services" for critical infrastructures.
- Management experience in operational business and in its interdisciplinary execution (people management, corporate culture, growth, QHSE).
- Industry knowledge in data center environments and in one or more of the following areas: Facility Management, Project Management, Building Technology, etc.
- Internal and external customer management with the ability to interact at various levels both internally and externally on the client, service provider, and supplier side.
- Good commercial acumen with a strong understanding of financial KPIs.
- Enthusiasm for fast-paced, high-growth environments with an affinity for matrix organizations.
- Good organizational skills with the ability to create structures and approach problem-solving methodically.
- High level of integrity with the ability to build relationships internally and externally and gain the trust of your counterparts.
- Excellent presentation skills - written, verbal, and presentation.
- Fluent in German and English, both written and spoken.
BENEFITS
OUR OFFER - WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US IN RETURN
- Future-proof job with development guarantee in one of the fastest-growing data center markets worldwide.
- TOP training with internationally recognized certifications.
- Attractive salary with a variable component and a company car for private use.
- International work environment with cross-border career opportunities.
- Contributions to capital-forming benefits, generous bonuses for employee referrals, and a wide variety of employee discounts.
- 30 vacation days per year for all employees.
- Health care (workplace check-ups, prescription glasses for computer work, etc.).
- Creative work culture that offers a challenging area of responsibility with a lot of scope for design.
- DIVERSITY, OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY, and WORK-LIFE BALANCE are highly valued here.
HAVE WE SPARKED YOUR INTEREST?
If so, please apply online with your resume and selected certificates (cover letter NOT required), stating your earliest possible start date and your salary expectations.
For the sake of the environment, we ask you to apply exclusively through our applicant management system and to refrain from postal applications.
