Description

Podtech Data Centers Inc., the employing entity, is a proud member of the IREN Group and we are currently looking to hire!

IREN is a leading next-generation data center business powering the future 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.

We have grown substantially since 2019, from our inception in Australia to now having several facilities across North America and being listed on NASDAQ… and we are just getting started! By joining us, you will be contributing to the future of sustainable high-performance compute and the local communities we strive to have a positive impact on.

The Technical Operations Manager is responsible for the overall leadership, strategy, and execution of technical operations supporting a High-Performance Computing (HPC) data center workplace. This role provides oversight of all server operations, technical service delivery, hardware support, vendor management, and customer-facing technical activities to ensure the highest levels of availability, reliability, and operational excellence.

The Technical Operations Manager leads both the internal technical support organization and the external vendor support organization through direct management of:

- Technical Services Manager – responsible for Data Center Technicians, smart hands services, hardware deployments, operational support,



and customer service delivery.
- HPC Vendor Services Manager – responsible for OEM technicians, vendor relationships, hardware repair activities, RMA management, spare parts logistics, and service-level performance.

The role serves as the senior operational leader for all compute infrastructure support functions and acts as the primary interface between Operations, Engineering, Facilities, Customers, and Vendors.

The Technical Operations

Manager is accountable for service delivery, technical support performance, operational readiness, vendor effectiveness, infrastructure reliability, and continuous improvement across one or more HPC data center sites.

Requirements

Education

- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics, or related discipline.
- Equivalent experience in mission-critical operations may be considered.

Experience

- 5+ years of experience in mission-critical operations, HPC infrastructure, cloud computing, or large-scale data center environments.
- 5+ years of management experience leading technical operations organizations.
- Experience managing both internal technical teams and external vendor organizations.
- Experience supporting enterprise server, storage, networking, and HPC infrastructure.
- Experience in 24/7 operational environments.

Technical Knowledge

- HPC infrastructure and operations
- GPU computing environments
- Enterprise server platforms
- Storage technologies
- Data center operations
- Vendor support models
- Hardware lifecycle management
- Asset management systems
- Incident, change, and problem management
- ITIL service management principles

📌 Technical Operations Manager (British Columbia)
🏢 IREN
📍 British Columbia