Manager, Data Center Capacity Management (Hybrid)

As a global leader in cybersecurity, CrowdStrike protects the people, processes and technologies that drive modern organizations. Since 2011, our mission hasn’t changed — we’re here to stop breaches, and we’ve redefined modern security with the world’s most advanced AI-native platform. We work on large scale distributed systems, processing almost 3 trillion events per day and this traffic is growing daily. Our customers span all industries, and they count on CrowdStrike to keep their businesses running, their communities safe and their lives moving forward. We're proud to work for a mission-driven company leveraging AI to transform the way we work. CrowdStrikers drive their careers through flexibility and autonomy while also being expected to contribute to a culture of responsible AI adoption, experimentation, and innovation. We use an AI-first mindset as a force multiplier to proactively and continuously accelerate execution, build expertise, uncover insights, and solve complex problems. We’re always looking to add talented CrowdStrikers to the team who have limitless passion, a relentless focus on innovation and a fanatical commitment to our customers, our community and each other. Ready to join a mission that matters? The future of cybersecurity starts with you.

About the Role:

CrowdStrike is seeking a detail-oriented Manager of Data Center Capacity Management to build and lead a team responsible for optimizing power, space, and infrastructure capacity across our global data center footprint. Reporting into a Senior Manager of Data Center Operations, this role owns our capacity function, with a focus on power utilization optimization, auditing, and capacity planning. This individual will lead and grow a small team of engineers as our footprint and business needs expand. This role drives excellence across four core areas:

PLEASE NOTE: This role is hybrid, requiring 2-3 days per week on-site at one of the posted locations.

What You’ll Do:

• U.S. citizenship or Green Card/permanent resident status

• Data Center Capacity Management — Own and lead comprehensive capacity planning across power, cooling, space and availability. Assess and forecast required capacity at the rack, row, and room levels, with a particular focus on optimizing power utilization to maximize efficiency and value from our existing footprint. Leverage DCIM software and tooling to drive accurate capacity planning and inventory management.

• Standards and Reporting — Define, implement, and iterate upon infrastructure capacity requirements and reporting benchmarks, ensuring high-velocity execution and data integrity across all forecasting workflows.

• Data Center Physical Audits — Take direct ownership of regular physical audit execution and readiness, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our asset and capacity data in support of SOC 2 and SOX compliance requirements.

• Project Management & Lifecycle Support — Provide support to project management, including tracking, creating, and enforcing SLAs, while overseeing equipment end-of-life (EOL) planning and decommissioning.

• Proven experience utilizing AI technologies to enhance decision-making, streamline workflows and processes, improve efficiency and drive business outcomes.

What You’ll Need:

• 7+ years of experience working in critical environments, with direct exposure to data center capacity and power management.

• Demonstrated experience optimizing power utilization and capacity within a data center or similarly critical infrastructure environment.

• Experience working in a cutting-edge, technical, hands-on environment, leveraging technology to manage and grow environments.

• Experience in personnel management, people development, and building/growing a team.

• Experience influencing and leading a group of people, partners, and suppliers across multiple disciplines.

• Strong knowledge of data center power, cooling, network, structured cabling, server, and storage infrastructure.

• Hands-on experience with DCIM software for capacity planning and inventory management.

• Demonstrated knowledge of capacity planning best practices: asset management, use of performance metrics, early and frequent capacity controls, and capacity planning tools.

• Familiarity with capacity assessment at the rack, row, and room levels.

• Direct experience owning or executing physical audits in support of SOC 2 and SOX compliance requirements.

• Experience with equipment EOL planning and decommissioning processes.

• Highly detail-oriented with strong spreadsheet analysis skills (e.g., advanced Excel/Google Sheets and AI models for capacity modeling, asset tracking, and reporting).

• Strong communication and collaboration experience, with the ability to build trust and influence across cross-functional teams.

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This role will require the candidate to periodically undergo and pass additional background and fingerprint check(s) consistent with government customer requirements.

Benefits of Working at CrowdStrike:

• Market leader in compensation and equity awards

• Comprehensive physical and mental wellness programs 

• Competitive vacation and holidays for recharge  

• Paid parental and adoption leaves

• Professional development opportunities for all employees regardless of level or role

• Employee Networks, geographic neighborhood groups, and volunteer opportunities to build connections

• Vibrant office culture with world class amenities

• Great Place to Work Certified™ across the globe

CrowdStrike is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where everyone is valued for who they are and empowered to succeed. We support veterans and individuals with disabilities through our affirmative action program.

CrowdStrike is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or family status, veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by law. We base all employment decisions--including recruitment, selection, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, promotions, transfers, lay-offs, return from lay-off, terminations and social/recreational programs--on valid job requirements.

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CrowdStrike, Inc. is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Placement within the pay range is dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications, job level, supervisory status, and location. The base salary range for this position for all U.S. candidates is $100,000 - $155,000 per year, with eligibility for bonuses, equity grants and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, 401k and paid time off.

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