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Data Center Manager

Ranked Group · Tokyo, Japan (with travel to sites across Japan)

Contract¥15M–¥22M / yearJapanese N2English BusinessVisa sponsor
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About the role

Ranked Group is hiring an experienced Data Center Manager to lead the design and construction of new data center facilities for our consulting clients across Japan. You'll own projects end to end — from site selection and vendor coordination to commissioning and handover — working with a small, senior team and international stakeholders.

What you'll do

  • Lead the planning, design and construction of data center facilities across Japan
  • Coordinate contractors, vendors and internal engineering teams throughout each build
  • Own project timelines, budgets and quality against client requirements
  • Oversee power, cooling, networking and physical-security infrastructure
  • Manage commissioning, testing and handover to client operations teams
  • Report progress, risks and budget to clients and Ranked Group leadership

What we're looking for

  • 5+ years managing data center or large-scale infrastructure construction projects
  • Strong understanding of power, cooling (HVAC) and structured cabling systems
  • Proven experience coordinating multiple vendors and contractors on-site
  • Business-level Japanese (JLPT N2+) for client and vendor communication
  • Willingness to travel to project sites across Japan

Nice to have

  • Experience with hyperscale or colocation facilities
  • Familiarity with AWS and cloud-migration projects
  • PMP or an equivalent project-management certification
  • Knowledge of Uptime Institute Tier standards

Tech & tools

AWSDCIM / BMS toolsAutoCADMS ProjectCloud infrastructure

Benefits & perks

  • Competitive contract rate (¥15M–¥22M / year)
  • Visa sponsorship and relocation support
  • Flexible hours with hybrid remote
  • Travel and accommodation covered for site visits
  • Work directly with a senior, international team
  • Annual training and certification budget

How we hire

  1. Intro call with Ranked Group (30 min)
  2. Technical interview with the infrastructure lead
  3. Case discussion — walk us through a past project you led
  4. Final conversation with the founder, then offer

Job details

Location
Tokyo, Japan (with travel to sites across Japan)
Employment
Contract
Contract
12 months, renewable
Salary
¥15M–¥22M / year
Department
Infrastructure & Consulting
Level
Management
Japanese
N2
English
Business
Visa sponsorship
Yes
Work style
Hybrid — Tokyo office plus regular on-site visits across Japan
Hours
Flexible, core hours 11:00–16:00 JST
Start date
As soon as available