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Remote Data Center Manager jobs are in active demand across the U.S., with remote-first firms and distributed enterprise teams hiring for roles that oversee infrastructure, vendors, and operations without a fixed on-site requirement. Industries driving this hiring include cloud services, managed IT services, financial technology, and healthcare technology. Employers posting remote openings right now include ABB, Turner & Townsend Pty Limited, and Ameriprise Financial. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.
This position reports to:
Field Service Manager
In this role you will be responsible for start-up and commissioning and post-start-up field services primarily within the data center market, in Electrification Services for the United States, ensuring ABB standard processes, quality standards, and safety guidelines. You will have an exciting opportunity to travel the U.S. on ABB’s dime as field service resources receive comprehensive travel and lodging accommodations as well as per diem. While on the road supporting our Data Center Services, you will execute service work of medium to high complexity as per work instructions and deliver excellent customer service to exceed our customers’ expectations.
The work model for the role is: Remote in the US
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead on-site customer engagement — Serve as ABB’s primary representative, ensuring strong communication, professionalism, and customer satisfaction.
- Execute service work with urgency — Plan and deliver service tasks aligned with customer orders, quality standards, and first-time-right execution.
- Identify system and operational improvements — Evaluate installed equipment and customer processes to uncover performance enhancements and eliminate pain points.
- Communicate service opportunities — Capture and relay upgrade, service, and modernization opportunities to internal account teams.
- Coordinate site preparation and subcontractors — Prepare job sites, support project teams, and oversee subcontractor activities.
- Perform advanced field service tasks — Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve complex technical issues using certified tools and methods.
- Ensure materials and equipment readiness — Prepare material lists and verify availability and quality of all required parts and tools.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives — Recommend and implement improvements to processes, products, and service delivery.
- Complete technical documentation — Produce accurate reports, test records, and customer-signed documentation for all assignments.
- Provide technical consulting and mentorship — Act as a subject-matter expert, coach colleagues, support certifications, and train customers.
- Perform duties in Power Delivery & Electrification — Execute work in Power Delivery, Medium & Low Voltage Electrification, and Control Systems.
- Champion safety and compliance — Uphold ABB’s safety culture, lead HSE practices, report hazards, and ensure proper PPE use.
Qualifications
- Progressive electrical engineering experience — HS diploma/GED with 10+ years hands-on experience; OR associate/trade certification with 8+ years; OR bachelor’s with 5+ years; OR HS diploma/GED with 5+ years equivalent work or military experience servicing critical power equipment.
- Advanced electrical design expertise — Advanced theoretical experience across all aspects of electrical design.
- Comprehensive code and standards knowledge — Strong knowledge of NEC, safety codes, regulations, and QA requirements.
- Strong communication capabilities — Excellent oral and written communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
- Analytical and quality-driven mindset — Proven ability to analyze issues, improve processes, and drive quality outcomes.
- Cross-functional collaboration — Able to work effectively with maintenance teams, engineering groups, and management stakeholders.
- Leadership and project oversight — Project management or supervisory experience with demonstrated ability to lead and influence customers and peers.
- Technical software proficiency — Skilled in MS Office, Google Suite, and project/issue-tracking platforms such as BIM, Compass, CxAlloy, and Procore.
- Preference will be given — Preference will be given to candidates with experience in Emerson RX3i/Proficy, ABB AC500/Automation Builder, CP600 HMI/Panelbuilder, Zenon/Cimplicity, Woodward Easygen/LSS, networking tools (Wireshark, IED Scout), and relay testing/configuration (Siemens, ABB REX640/SSC600/REF615/REG615, SEL, Multilin), plus RTAC configuration.
- Language and work authorization — Must be fluent in written and conversational English and currently authorized to work and live in the United States.
Why ABB? What's in it for you:
We want you to bring your full self to work—your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You’ll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.
ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.
For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf
As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762.
Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to US-AskHR@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.
While base salary is determined by things such as the successful applicant’s qualifications and experience, this position is expected to pay between $46 per hour to $65 per hour USD.
ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees
[excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico]
Go to myBenefitsABB.com and click on “Candidate/Guest” to learn more
Health, Life & Disability
Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
- Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
- Vision benefit
- Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
- Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
- Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums
- Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid
- Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid. Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.
- Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance)
- Parental Leave – up to 6 weeks
- Employee Assistance Program
- Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
- Employee discount program
Retirement
- 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
- Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
Time off
- ABB provides 11 paid holidays.
- Vacation is provided based on years of service for hourly and non-exempt positions
Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.
Ready to make an impact?
Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.
At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.
This position reports to:
Field Service Manager
In this role you will be responsible for start-up and commissioning and post-start-up field services primarily within the data center market, in Electrification Services for the United States, ensuring ABB standard processes, quality standards, and safety guidelines. You will have an exciting opportunity to travel the U.S. on ABB’s dime as field service resources receive comprehensive travel and lodging accommodations as well as per diem. While on the road supporting our Data Center Services, you will execute service work of medium to high complexity as per work instructions and deliver excellent customer service to exceed our customers’ expectations.
The work model for the role is: Remote in the US
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead on-site customer engagement — Serve as ABB’s primary representative, ensuring strong communication, professionalism, and customer satisfaction.
- Execute service work with urgency — Plan and deliver service tasks aligned with customer orders, quality standards, and first-time-right execution.
- Identify system and operational improvements — Evaluate installed equipment and customer processes to uncover performance enhancements and eliminate pain points.
- Communicate service opportunities — Capture and relay upgrade, service, and modernization opportunities to internal account teams.
- Coordinate site preparation and subcontractors — Prepare job sites, support project teams, and oversee subcontractor activities.
- Perform advanced field service tasks — Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve complex technical issues using certified tools and methods.
- Ensure materials and equipment readiness — Prepare material lists and verify availability and quality of all required parts and tools.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives — Recommend and implement improvements to processes, products, and service delivery.
- Complete technical documentation — Produce accurate reports, test records, and customer-signed documentation for all assignments.
- Provide technical consulting and mentorship — Act as a subject-matter expert, coach colleagues, support certifications, and train customers.
- Perform duties in Power Delivery & Electrification — Execute work in Power Delivery, Medium & Low Voltage Electrification, and Control Systems.
- Champion safety and compliance — Uphold ABB’s safety culture, lead HSE practices, report hazards, and ensure proper PPE use.
Qualifications
- Progressive electrical engineering experience — HS diploma/GED with 10+ years hands-on experience; OR associate/trade certification with 8+ years; OR bachelor’s with 5+ years; OR HS diploma/GED with 5+ years equivalent work or military experience servicing critical power equipment.
- Advanced electrical design expertise — Advanced theoretical experience across all aspects of electrical design.
- Comprehensive code and standards knowledge — Strong knowledge of NEC, safety codes, regulations, and QA requirements.
- Strong communication capabilities — Excellent oral and written communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
- Analytical and quality-driven mindset — Proven ability to analyze issues, improve processes, and drive quality outcomes.
- Cross-functional collaboration — Able to work effectively with maintenance teams, engineering groups, and management stakeholders.
- Leadership and project oversight — Project management or supervisory experience with demonstrated ability to lead and influence customers and peers.
- Technical software proficiency — Skilled in MS Office, Google Suite, and project/issue-tracking platforms such as BIM, Compass, CxAlloy, and Procore.
- Preference will be given — Preference will be given to candidates with experience in Emerson RX3i/Proficy, ABB AC500/Automation Builder, CP600 HMI/Panelbuilder, Zenon/Cimplicity, Woodward Easygen/LSS, networking tools (Wireshark, IED Scout), and relay testing/configuration (Siemens, ABB REX640/SSC600/REF615/REG615, SEL, Multilin), plus RTAC configuration.
- Language and work authorization — Must be fluent in written and conversational English and currently authorized to work and live in the United States.
Why ABB? What's in it for you:
We want you to bring your full self to work—your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You’ll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.
ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.
For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf
As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762.
Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to US-AskHR@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.
While base salary is determined by things such as the successful applicant’s qualifications and experience, this position is expected to pay between $46 per hour to $65 per hour USD.
ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees
[excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico]
Go to myBenefitsABB.com and click on “Candidate/Guest” to learn more
Health, Life & Disability
Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
- Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
- Vision benefit
- Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
- Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
- Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums
- Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid
- Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid. Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.
- Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance)
- Parental Leave – up to 6 weeks
- Employee Assistance Program
- Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
- Employee discount program
Retirement
- 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
- Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
Time off
- ABB provides 11 paid holidays.
- Vacation is provided based on years of service for hourly and non-exempt positions
Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.
Ready to make an impact?
Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.
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Who's Hiring
- ABB19
- Turner & Townsend Pty Limited12
- Ameriprise Financial8
- TE Connectivity7
- Eaton6
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing31
- Consulting & Professional Services19
- Electronics & Hardware15
- Technology & Software13
- Energy12
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote data center manager jobs.
- 5 or more years of experience managing data center operations or critical infrastructure facilities
- Proficiency with DCIM platforms such as Nlyte, Sunbird, or Schneider Electric EcoStruxure
- Demonstrated knowledge of power distribution, UPS systems, and N+1 or 2N redundancy configurations
- Certifications such as CDCP, CDCMP, or BICSI RCDD preferred or required
- Experience with ITIL frameworks, change management processes, and incident response protocols
- Bachelor's degree in information technology, electrical engineering, computer science, or a related field
Tips for Your Remote Data Center Manager Job Search
Prove async coordination skills upfront
Remote data center managers spend most of their day coordinating vendors, escalations, and maintenance windows through written channels. Show hiring managers documented runbooks, incident reports, or change management logs that demonstrate you can drive outcomes without in-person oversight.
Highlight DCIM and remote monitoring tool experience
Remote employers care whether you can run operations through infrastructure management platforms like Nlyte, Sunbird, or similar DCIM tools without relying on a local team to pull data. Name the specific tools you've used and what you managed with them.
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote data center manager openings from across the U.S. in one place. You can find roles that match your experience and apply directly without sorting through listings mixed with on-site positions.
Frame vendor management as a remote competency
Remote data center managers depend on third-party contractors and colocation staff to execute on-site work. In your resume and interviews, describe how you've directed vendors remotely, including how you set expectations, verified completion, and handled escalations from a distance.
Prepare for remote technical interviews with live scenarios
Remote hiring panels often walk candidates through a real or hypothetical outage scenario over video to assess how you communicate and prioritize under pressure. Practice walking through a P1 incident response out loud, covering vendor escalation, stakeholder updates, and root cause documentation.
Remote Data Center Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote data center manager job?
Target companies that already run distributed infrastructure teams, such as cloud-native firms, managed service providers, and large enterprises with multi-site data center footprints. Remote employers screen heavily for self-direction, clear async written communication, and demonstrated ability to manage vendors and escalations without in-person oversight. Certifications like CDCP or DCIM tool proficiency give a measurable edge, and experience coordinating remote NOC teams signals you can operate independently from day one.
Which companies hire remote data center managers?
Remote data center manager roles are posted by ABB, Turner & Townsend Pty Limited, and Ameriprise Financial and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Cloud providers, managed service companies, and large financial and healthcare organizations with geographically distributed infrastructure tend to hire data center managers remotely most often.
Can you get a remote data center manager job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry roles are harder to land because employers expect you to troubleshoot and coordinate vendors independently from the start without on-site mentorship. Companies that operate fully distributed NOC or infrastructure teams sometimes hire junior data center managers remotely. Showing hands-on lab work, a home lab setup, or a completed DCIM or facilities management project demonstrates initiative and substitutes for direct work history.
Do you need a degree for remote data center manager jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers weigh industry certifications, demonstrated infrastructure management experience, and measurable results, such as uptime records or cost reduction on vendor contracts, more heavily than a specific degree. A background in IT operations, facilities management, or network engineering with relevant credentials often carries more weight with remote hiring managers than a degree alone.
Which industries hire the most remote data center managers?
Most remote data center manager openings sit in Manufacturing, Consulting & Professional Services, and Electronics & Hardware, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. These sectors hire data center managers remotely because their infrastructure is geographically distributed across multiple facilities and requires coordinated oversight that doesn't depend on a single on-site presence.
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