Seeking a highly skilled and performance-driven Data Center Operations Manager to lead our global data center operations. The ideal candidate will have a decade of proven experience in managing efficient Data Center Operations, Asset Management, and Capacity Performance teams. This role requires exceptional project management skills, robust technical leadership, and a strong ability to build and maintain cross-organizational relationships.
Key Responsibilities:
- Team Leadership and Development:
- Lead and develop a high-performing team of Engineers and Technicians, ensuring the efficient operation of global data center infrastructure.
- Foster a collaborative and supportive team environment, promoting professional growth and development.
- Data Center Operations Management:
- Oversee the monitoring, configuration, and support of all global data center infrastructure to ensure a 100% uptime goal and optimal performance.
- Act as the escalation point for all data center activities related to vendor management, colocation management, and break/fix issues, with ultimate responsibility for incident tracking, resolution, and reporting.
- Manage all aspects of production data center operations, ensuring seamless operations and maximum efficiency.
- Capacity Planning and Process Improvement:
- Drive data center capacity planning efforts to ensure scalability and efficiency.
- Implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and performance.
- Continuously introduce platform improvements through innovative technologies and best practices.
- Project Management:
- Serve as the primary liaison with other departments on projects, initiatives, and programs, ensuring successful project delivery.
- Manage end-to-end data center migration projects and other large-scale initiatives.
- Financial and Budget Planning:
- Oversee financial planning and budgeting for data center operations, ensuring cost-effective management of resources.
- Conduct procurement and asset management to optimize expenditures and investments.
- Strategic Leadership:
- Provide strategic leadership in the architecture and management of robust data center infrastructure.
- Drive continuous platform improvements to enhance efficiency and customer experience.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Proven history in managing data center operations and capacity performance teams for large-scale global data centers.
- Strong technical knowledge in data center infrastructure architecture and management.
- Exceptional project management skills with a track record of successful project delivery.
- Excellent team and strategic leadership abilities.
- Strong vendor and contract negotiation and management skills.
- Expertise in process improvement and financial planning.
- Experience in data center deployment and colocation facility management.
- Proficient in data center capacity planning and asset management.
- Experience in data center site selection and negotiation
About You:
- You are a performance-driven leader with a passion for data center operations.
- You thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments and excel at managing complex projects and teams.
- You are a strategic thinker with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to excellence.
- 15+ years of demonstrated ability in running large data centers and global networks. At least half that experience should have been spent in a managerial role.
- 10+ years colocation management
- 5+ years data center compliance management (SOC, SOC2, PCI, ISO)
- Proficient at attracting and developing outstanding talent
- Strong focus on enabling innovation and continuous improvement
Seeking a highly skilled and performance-driven Data Center Operations Manager to lead our global data center operations. The ideal candidate will have a decade of proven experience in managing efficient Data Center Operations, Asset Management, and Capacity Performance teams. This role requires exceptional project management skills, robust technical leadership, and a strong ability to build and maintain cross-organizational relationships.
Key Responsibilities:
- Team Leadership and Development:
- Lead and develop a high-performing team of Engineers and Technicians, ensuring the efficient operation of global data center infrastructure.
- Foster a collaborative and supportive team environment, promoting professional growth and development.
- Data Center Operations Management:
- Oversee the monitoring, configuration, and support of all global data center infrastructure to ensure a 100% uptime goal and optimal performance.
- Act as the escalation point for all data center activities related to vendor management, colocation management, and break/fix issues, with ultimate responsibility for incident tracking, resolution, and reporting.
- Manage all aspects of production data center operations, ensuring seamless operations and maximum efficiency.
- Capacity Planning and Process Improvement:
- Drive data center capacity planning efforts to ensure scalability and efficiency.
- Implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and performance.
- Continuously introduce platform improvements through innovative technologies and best practices.
- Project Management:
- Serve as the primary liaison with other departments on projects, initiatives, and programs, ensuring successful project delivery.
- Manage end-to-end data center migration projects and other large-scale initiatives.
- Financial and Budget Planning:
- Oversee financial planning and budgeting for data center operations, ensuring cost-effective management of resources.
- Conduct procurement and asset management to optimize expenditures and investments.
- Strategic Leadership:
- Provide strategic leadership in the architecture and management of robust data center infrastructure.
- Drive continuous platform improvements to enhance efficiency and customer experience.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Proven history in managing data center operations and capacity performance teams for large-scale global data centers.
- Strong technical knowledge in data center infrastructure architecture and management.
- Exceptional project management skills with a track record of successful project delivery.
- Excellent team and strategic leadership abilities.
- Strong vendor and contract negotiation and management skills.
- Expertise in process improvement and financial planning.
- Experience in data center deployment and colocation facility management.
- Proficient in data center capacity planning and asset management.
- Experience in data center site selection and negotiation
About You:
- You are a performance-driven leader with a passion for data center operations.
- You thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments and excel at managing complex projects and teams.
- You are a strategic thinker with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to excellence.
- 15+ years of demonstrated ability in running large data centers and global networks. At least half that experience should have been spent in a managerial role.
- 10+ years colocation management
- 5+ years data center compliance management (SOC, SOC2, PCI, ISO)
- Proficient at attracting and developing outstanding talent
- Strong focus on enabling innovation and continuous improvement
Estimated Min Rate: $75.00
Estimated Max Rate: $80.00
What’s In It for You?
We welcome you to be a part of the largest and legendary global staffing companies to meet your career aspirations. Yoh’s network of client companies has been employing professionals like you for over 65 years in the U.S., UK and Canada. Join Yoh’s extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh’s vast network of opportunities and gain access to this exclusive opportunity available to you. Benefit eligibility is in accordance with applicable laws and client requirements. Benefits include:
- Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
- Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
- Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
- MetLife Voluntary Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401K Retirement Savings Plan
- Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
- Referral Bonus Programs
- Certification and training opportunities
Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.
Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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