Associate Director, Operational Excellence

About the role

IREN is a vertically integrated AI Cloud provider, delivering large-scale data centers and GPU clusters for AI training and inference. IREN’s platform is underpinned by its expansive portfolio of grid-connected land and power in renewable-rich regions across North America, Europe and APAC. Reporting to the Global Director, Asset Management and Operational Excellence, the Associate Director, Operational Excellence supports the development and execution of standardized operational practices, performance governance, and readiness programs across IREN's data centre portfolio. This role works closely with site operations teams to optimize asset and system performance, strengthen operational readiness — including the transition from construction and commissioning into steady-state operations — and build the technical competency, workforce development, and training foundation needed to scale reliably. With 100% renewable energy, we build, own and operate our data centers and take pride in being at the forefront of sustainable solutions for the ever-evolving applications of high-performance compute. We believe that human progress is invaluable, but it should be done in the right way – responsibly, sustainably and having a positive impact on the communities we operate in.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (Engineering, Technical Studies, or equivalent), with relevant certifications or technical leadership training considered an asset.
• 8-12 years of progressive experience in critical infrastructure or mission-critical operations, preferably within hyperscale, colocation, or large-scale industrial environments.
• Demonstrated experience supporting or building KPI tracking, audit frameworks, or operational governance processes across multiple sites.
• Experience operating across the construction-to-operations boundary, including facility onboarding and commissioning handover.
• Demonstrated progression from hands-on site-level execution toward broader operational governance or process improvement work.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence without direct authority across site teams.
• Sound technical judgment and ability to operate with a degree of autonomy while aligning with enterprise standards.

Responsibilities

• Support the rollout and adoption of standardized