Manager, Data Centre Engineering (Barber Lake, TX/Colorado City, TX))

NTT Germany AG & Co. KG

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Texas, US Until 8/23/2026 First posted June 10, 2026 Last posted June 10, 2026
Job description

Continue to make an impact with a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. At NTT DATA, we are renowned for our technical excellence, leading innovations, and making a difference for our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion – it’s a place where you can continue to grow, belong, and thrive.

Your career here is about believing in yourself and seizing new opportunities and challenges. It’s about expanding your skills and expertise in your current role and preparing yourself for future advancements. That’s why we encourage you to take every opportunity to further your career within our great global team.

Your day at NTT DATA

The Manager, Data Centre Engineering is a Lead role, responsible for coordinating and supervising the day-to-day operations of all in-rack build and maintenance within the data center, ensuring its reliability, efficiency, and adherence to customer standards. 

This role manages a team of engineers and collaborates with cross-functional teams to drive projects, manage resources, and implement strategies for optimizing build performance and maintaining operational throughput in the data center environment.

The role is based in Barber Lake, TX (Colorado City, TX) and is exclusively onsite.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manages a multi-disciplinary engineering team to ensure efficient rack and stack of critical infrastructure.

  • Builds and improves on SOP's and MOP's for build and on-going support of DC in-rack infrastructure.

  • Researches and implements new methodologies for improves and optimization of work.

  • Be an advisor to the Senior team to ensure deliverables meet company strategic goals.

  • Ensures quality assurance checks of deliverables are conducted.

  • Works with external suppliers as required aligning their activity with the organizations strategic goals for developing and operating cost effective, highly efficient, and reliable Data Centers.

  • Full day-to-day operational management of a 24/7 operational team building out critical infrastructure.

  • Works with clients and Program Management to develop and maintain regular cadence reporting and real time dashboards.

  • Work with team to continuously improve efficiency in operational flows on rack-and-stack activities related to a full data canter kit out.

Knowledge and Attributes:

  • Advanced knowledge of at least one engineering domain ideally within a data center or similar environment.

  • Advanced knowledge of operational SOP and MOP creation and improvement.

  • Advanced ability to lead and manage a 24/7 team providing engineering support across the data center lifecycle.

  • Advanced understanding of critical data center electrical, direct to chip liquid cooling and mechanical equipment.

  • Must be detail oriented with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment both virtual and in person.

  • Ability to interact with individuals and groups both internally and externally.

  • Advanced problem-solving skills coupled with excellent organizational and time management skills.

  • Organized and able to set priorities and meet deadlines and budgets.

  • A strong bias for building efficiency in operational systems.

Academic Qualifications and Certifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in relevant engineering discipline required.

  • Professional Engineering license achievement preferred.

Required experience:

  • Advanced experience managing multi discipline engineering teams within a business-critical environment

  • Strong experience in large scale deployments.

Where required by law, NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for specific roles. The starting pay range for this remote role is $135,000 - 170,000. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate’s actual work location, relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications. This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation based on individual and/or company performance.

This position is eligible for company benefits that will depend on the nature of the role offered. Company benefits may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending or health savings account, life and AD&D insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program with company match, and additional voluntary or legally-required benefits.

Workplace type:

On-site Working

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NTT DATA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category. Accelerate your career with us. Apply today

About this role

Summary

Lead data center operations, manage engineering teams, improve efficiency and ensure reliability.

Job title

Manager, Data Centre Engineering

Experience level

advanced experience managing multi discipline engineering teams within a business-critical environment

Industry

data center

Location requirements

On-site in Texas, USA, no remote work allowed.

Salary

$135k–$170k

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

engineeringteam managementproject coordinationcritical infrastructureoperations

Preferred skills

engineering licenselarge scale deployments

Specializations

data centercritical infrastructureoperational SOPelectrical systemsmechanical equipment
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

United States

On-site Country

Unknown location

On-site

Colorado City, TX 79512, USA

On-site City