Global Data Center Manager

We are seeking a highly experienced Global Data Center Manager to oversee and optimize our global data center footprint in support of mission-critical financial trading and real-time transaction environments. The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise in large-scale data center operations, exceptional vendor management skills, and the ability to meet the stringent security, compliance, and uptime requirements of a regulated fintech organization.

Responsibilities

• Global Data Center Operations (Fintech-Focused)
  • Manage and support 20+ global data centers in partnership with third-party colocation providers critical to financial workloads.
  • Maintain near-zero downtime through rigorous change control, redundancy management, and capacity planning aligned with financial transaction volumes and regulatory SLAs.
  • Lead incident response activities with a focus on rapid recovery, root-cause analysis, and audit-ready documentation.
• Facilities & Infrastructure Expertise
  • Deep understanding of high-density, financial-grade infrastructure including HVAC systems, redundant utility feeds, switchgear, UPS/N+1–2 power distribution, PDUs, busways, and advanced monitoring systems.
  • Evaluate energy efficiency, performance, and reliability with a focus on supporting high-density compute, networking, and trading systems.
  • Familiarity with emerging liquid cooling technologies (direct-to-chip and rear-door heat exchangers) used in HPC, AI/ML workloads.
• Connectivity, Cabling & Low-Latency Environments
  • Strong expertise in structured cabling including cross-connects, intra- and inter-cabinet fiber, copper, coax for GPS, fiber trunks, meet-me rooms, and provider Points of Entry (POE).
  • Deep understanding of equidistant cabling principles critical for trading environments.
• Telecom, Carrier, & Market Connectivity
  • Experience with telecommunications carriers, dark fiber providers, and microwave or millimeter-wave technology for ultra-low-latency routes to financial exchanges.
  • Understanding of diverse and resilient connectivity to clients and liquidity providers, market data feeds, and global cloud environments.
• Cloud & Hybrid Fintech Ecosystem
  • Familiarity with cloud onramps options including but not limited to AWS and Azure.
  • Knowledge of hybrid models where compute spans colocation, edge, and public/private cloud in a compliant and secure manner.
• Vendor, Regulatory & Contract Management
  • Strong understanding of data center contracts with an emphasis on financial-based market rates and negotiation, contract terms such as exit clauses and risk mitigation, and SLA uptime guarantees.
  • Ensure regulated data handling requirements are met by partnering with Legal, Compliance, and Risk teams.
  • Ensure data center providers meet compliance regulations including SOC 2, ISO 27001, DORA, and regional financial regulations.
• Strategic Planning
  • Collaborate with Product, Compliance, Security, and Engineering teams to forecast capacity needs.
  • Develop and present a global data center strategy in a committee setting.
• Financial Stewardship & Budgeting
  • Manage a $40M+ annual global budget, including data centers, networking services, power, and staffing.
  • Drive cost optimization while ensuring compliance with business continuity requirements.
• Tools, Monitoring & Infrastructure Management
  • Experience with DCIM tools, structured cabling certification tools, environmental monitoring, and inventory systems.
  • Knowledge of Building Management Systems (BMS) and financial-sector KPIs, including power utilization, SLA adherence, latency metrics, and capacity forecasting.
• Team Leadership
  • Lead and mentor a distributed team of data center technicians and engineers across the US and Europe, ensuring 24x7 support for global fintech operations.
  • Foster a culture of precision, compliance, continuous improvement, and operational discipline.

Qualifications

• 8–12+ years managing global or multi-site data centers, ideally supporting fintech, trading, or financial services platforms.
• Deep knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and connectivity infrastructures and low-latency environments.
• Experience with regulated environments (e.g., ISO, SOC) and audit-ready documentation.
• Proven success managing large budgets and complex vendor ecosystems.
• Strong communication and cross-functional leadership abilities.
• Ability to travel internationally as required.

Pay

The base pay range for this role is $143,000 - $279,000. In addition to base salary, Nasdaq provides a generous annual bonus/commission (short-term incentive) and equity (long-term incentive). Exact compensation may vary based on several job-related factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to: skill set, experience, education/training, business needs, and market demands.

Benefits

• Secure Wealth
  • 401(k) program with 6% employer match.
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program with 15% discount.
  • Student loan repayment program up to $10k.
  • Company-paid life and disability plans.
  • Generous paid time off.
• Prioritize Health
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Health spending account with employer contribution.
  • Paid flex days to support mental wellbeing.
  • Gym membership discounts.
• Care for Family
  • Hybrid home/office schedule (for most positions).
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Fertility benefits.
  • Paid bereavement leave.
• Connect with Community
  • Company gift matching program.
  • Employee resource groups.
  • Paid volunteer days.
• Grow Career
  • Education Assistance Program.
  • Robust job skills training and professional development opportunities.