Asset & Planning Manager - Hosting

Keen to join a company that champions growth and development?

Join a data center operator that plans, builds, and runs sustainable, efficient data centers, with a growing presence in one of Germany's most active data center markets.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for two Asset & Planning Managers to support the operational readiness of a growing portfolio of large-scale, mission-critical data centers in the Rhine-Main region. The ideal candidate will sit at the interface between construction and operations in a hands-on, technically demanding role, making sure every operator and customer requirement is considered, integrated, and tested before a facility goes live.

Responsibilities:

• Support operational readiness of data centres, ensuring operator and customer requirements are integrated during construction
• Work closely with Engineering & Construction to develop project-specific handover plans for Operations
• Continuously monitor construction progress from an operational readiness perspective
• Ensure smooth transition from Engineering & Construction to Operations
• Identify operator requirements and ensure their technical and documentary implementation
• Evaluate technical design with consideration of operational factors, maintainability, redundancy, accessibility
• Ensure Operations team is trained on technical systems
• Review and assist with MOPs, EOPs, and SOPs
• Ensure operational safety processes are tested and ready before "Ready for Service"
• Participate in construction, planning, and commissioning meetings
• Support and oversee commissioning activities (L2-L5)
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements including building permits and BImSchG
• Support coordination of official inspections and regulatory approvals
• Participate in the formal handover process to end customer / operator
• Monitor and track operations-relevant documentation
• Perform quality checks and issue notifications where installations may impact operational performanceStandardise and optimise handover, construction, and documentation processes for future projects

Skills / Must Have:

• Graduate engineer, MSc, or technician with several years of relevant experience
• Specialisation in data centre engineering, systems, testing, commissioning, and IST processes
• Work experience in a critical data centre environment
• Experience with handover of construction sites to operations
• Extensive experience directly managing a team of mechanics and technicians
• Strong moderator and communicator
• Business fluent English with confident technical application required; German appreciated

Benefits:

• Secure position in a future-oriented company within the energy and digital infrastructure sector
• Attractive compensation package including social benefits and bonus system
• Flexible working models and remote work options
• Individual development opportunities through training and career programmes
• Team-oriented culture with open communication and short decision-making paths
• Additional benefits including travel allowance, bike leasing scheme, and more

Salary:

• €95,000 per annum (dependent on seniority and experience)