PbDatacentre Operations Engineering Lead /b |b Paris, France (On-site) | /b bRelocation Support /b /ppbr/ppA rapidly growing AI infrastructure provider is seeking an experienced Datacentre Operations Engineering Lead to take ownership of a flagship European deployment supporting next-generation AI and HPC workloads. /ppbr/ppThis is an opportunity to join a business operating at the forefront of GPU infrastructure, high-performance computing and large-scale datacentre operations. You will play a key role in the commissioning, operational readiness and ongoing management of a state-of-the-art compute environment while helping establish the operational standards that will support future growth across the region. /ppbr/ppbThe Opportunity /b /ppAs Datacentre Operations Engineering Lead, you will act as the senior technical authority on site, providing hands-on leadership across operations, deployment activities, incident management, vendor engagement and service delivery. /ppbr/ppYou will lead from the front, ensuring the highest operational standards are maintained while supporting a team of engineers responsible for delivering world-class infrastructure services. /ppThis role combines technical depth, operational ownership and leadership responsibility within a highly visible and business-critical environment. /ppbr/ppbKey Responsibilities /b /pulliLead day-to-day datacentre operations and service delivery /liliSupport commissioning and operational readiness activities for new infrastructure deployments /liliProvide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams /liliManage critical incidents and drive rapid issue resolution /liliEstablish and maintain operational procedures, standards and runbooks /liliManage vendor relationships, support contracts and escalation processes /liliDrive capacity planning across power, cooling and space requirements /liliWork closely with infrastructure, networking and platform engineering teams /liliEnsure compliance with operational, security and governance requirements /liliSupport continuous improvement initiatives across infrastructure operations /li /ulpbr/ppbWhat We're Looking For /b /pulliStrong experience within Datacentre Operations, Infrastructure Operations or Critical Environment Operations /liliPrevious leadership experience within mission-critical environments /liliHands-on experience supporting enterprise infrastructure, compute, networking and storage platforms /liliExperience working within large-scale datacentre environments /liliStrong understanding of incident management, operational processes and SLA-driven environments /liliExperience managing third-party vendors and service providers /liliExcellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills /liliStrong communication and stakeholder management capabilities /lilibFluent French Minimum B2 (Ideally C1+) Required /b and bFluent English /b /li /ulpbr/ppbHighly Desirable /b /pulliExperience with GPU-based infrastructure /liliNVIDIA ecosystem exposure /liliAI or High-Performance Computing (HPC) environments /liliInfiniBand networking experience /liliColocation or hyperscale datacentre experience /liliLarge-scale infrastructure deployment or commissioning projects /liliExperience supporting high-density compute environments /li /ulpbr/ppbWhy Apply? /b /pulliJoin a rapidly growing organisation at the forefront of AI infrastructure /liliWork with cutting-edge compute and networking technologies /liliPlay a key role in a flagship European deployment /liliSignificant ownership and autonomy /liliOpportunities for career growth within a scaling international business /liliCollaborative and highly technical engineering culture /liliCompetitive compensation and relocation support available /li /ulpbr/ppbAdditional Information /b /pulliFull-time onsite role /liliShift and on-call participation may be required /lilibExisting right to work within the EU required /b /lilibRelocation support available for suitable candidates /b /li /ulpbr/ppInterested in learning more? Apply today for a confidential discussion. /p