Asset & Planning Manager (m/f/d) - Hosting

Are you an experienced data centre engineer looking to play a critical role in ensuring some of Frankfurt's most advanced data centre facilities are truly ready for operations before they go live?

Join a data center developer delivering sustainable, high-performance facilities with tailored solutions for mission-critical infrastructure. Located in one of Europe's leading digital hubs, the organization develops advanced data centers designed to support reliable connectivity and the growing demands of digital infrastructure.

The leading Frankfurt-based data centre platform is looking to appoint two Asset & Planning Managers to support the operational readiness of a growing portfolio of large-scale, mission-critical data centres in the Rhine-Main region. This is a hands-on, technically demanding role sitting at the critical interface between construction and operations, ensuring that every operator and customer requirement is properly considered, integrated, and tested before a single facility goes live.

Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity and apply today!

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, and 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 the end customer/operator.
• Monitor and track operations-relevant documentation.
• Perform quality checks and issue notifications where installations may impact operational performance.
• Standardise 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:

• €110,000 per annum
• Dependent on seniority and experience