Data Center IT Manager – Istanbul

About the role

The Data Center IT Manager will oversee daily operations, maintenance and service management of the computer room, ensuring service quality, efficiency, cost control and safety while supporting departmental business needs.

Key responsibilities

• Manage daily operation, maintenance and service delivery of the IDC, continuously optimizing performance.
• Respond to Alibaba IDC risk events, handle emergency faults and control operational risks.
• Establish cooperative relations with regional government departments and meet compliance requirements.
• Provide on‑site technical support, understand business needs and network architecture, and drive cross‑team operation projects.
• Develop talent pipeline, conduct capacity training, manage risk control, foster team culture and assess the IDC on‑site operation team.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• 3+ years experience in global large‑scale data center operations (10+ MW) as a team leader.
• Managed teams of 15+ people.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally (25‑50%+).
• Fluent English; Turkish or Mandarin Chinese a plus.

Required skills

• Deep knowledge of Data Center IT Operations.
• Functional knowledge of cloud technologies and architectures.
• Understanding of IT service delivery principles and best practices.
• Familiarity with data center construction procedures.