Manager, Data Center Capacity Management

CrowdStrike

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Remote

Quick summary

Work type
Remote
Location
CA
Salary
$100,000–$155,000 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
67 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Nov 30, 2026

Market check

Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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This role $128k
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This role pays less than 90% of similar roles. Most pay $155,900–$235,901 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $128k versus about $196k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About CrowdStrike

CrowdStrike is a leading American cybersecurity technology firm, specializing in cloud-native endpoint protection, threat intelligence, and incident response.

CrowdStrike currently has 22 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $112,500–$167,500 across 22 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Manager, Data Center Capacity Management

The Manager, Data Center Capacity Management will lead and grow a small team of engineers to optimize power, space, and infrastructure capacity across a global data center footprint. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Data Center Operations, the successful candidate will own the capacity function, focusing on power utilization optimization, auditing, and capacity planning. Daily responsibilities include assessing and forecasting requirements at the rack, row, and room levels, managing inventory via DCIM software, and executing physical audits to ensure SOC 2 and SOX compliance. The role requires expertise in data center power, cooling, networking, and storage infrastructure. Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in advanced spreadsheet analysis, AI models for capacity modeling, and equipment end-of-life decommissioning processes to solve complex infrastructure scaling and efficiency problems.

What you'll do

  • Lead and grow a team of engineers responsible for global data center capacity management.
  • Own comprehensive capacity planning for power, cooling, space, and availability across the global footprint.
  • Forecast required capacity at the rack, row, and room levels to optimize power utilization.
  • Utilize DCIM software and AI technologies to drive accurate inventory management and capacity modeling.
  • Define and implement infrastructure capacity requirements and reporting benchmarks to ensure data integrity.
  • Execute regular physical audits to maintain asset accuracy for SOC 2 and SOX compliance.
  • Oversee equipment end-of-life planning, decommissioning processes, and project management SLAs.

What we're looking for

  • U.S. citizenship or Green Card/permanent resident status.
  • 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 in personnel management, people development, and building or growing a team.
  • 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.
  • Direct experience owning or executing physical audits in support of SOC 2 and SOX compliance requirements.
  • Proven experience utilizing AI technologies to enhance decision-making and streamline workflows (preferred).

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