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Regional Director - U.S. Midwest Data Center Operations

CoreWeave · Caledonia, MI / Cincinnati, OH / Columbus, OH / Hammond, IN / Sandusky, OH · On-site

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About CoreWeave

CoreWeave is the force multiplier that empowers pioneers with momentum, magnitude, and mastery—enabling them to innovate with confidence. Explore the #1 AI Cloud.

About the role

At CoreWeave, we work hard, have fun, and move fast! We’re in an exciting stage of hyper-growth that you will not want to miss out on. We’re not afraid of a little chaos, and we’re constantly learning. Our team cares deeply about how we build our product and how we work together, which is represented through our core values: Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

What they're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or a related field
  • 10+ years of experience in critical facility operations, including at least 5 years in a senior management or multi-site leadership role within data centers or a similar mission-critical environment
  • Experience scaling data center operations in a cloud, hyperscale, GPU, or HPC environment
  • Demonstrated experience leading geographically dispersed, 24/7 operations teams, including frontline managers and individual contributors
  • Proven ability to turn business and technical requirements into clear regional execution plans, with a track record of delivering on aggressive timelines in high-growth environments
  • Skill at navigating complex stakeholder landscapes and communicating clearly and calmly with executives, partners, and on-site teams, especially during high-pressure incidents
More about this role

CoreWeave is The Essential Cloud for AI™. Built for pioneers by pioneers, CoreWeave delivers a platform of technology, tools, and teams that enables innovators to build and scale AI with confidence. Trusted by leading AI labs, startups, and global enterprises, CoreWeave combines superior infrastructure performance with deep technical expertise to accelerate breakthroughs and turn compute into capability. Founded in 2017, CoreWeave became a publicly traded company (Nasdaq: CRWV) in March 2025. Learn more at www.coreweave.com .

As the Regional Director for the U.S. Midwest, you will lead operations across multiple data center sites and set regional standards for performance, reliability, safety, and operational excellence. You will be on-site regularly to conduct audits, support emergency response, mentor local teams, and ensure consistent execution in the field.

You will guide site leadership, manage regional budgets and forecasts, and serve as the primary escalation point for critical incidents. You will also drive capacity planning and growth readiness, aligning MW, rack space, staffing, and workforce plans with customer demand, product roadmaps, and long-term infrastructure...

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