DC Manager
Position Overview: We are 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:
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- 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:
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- 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:
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- 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:
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- 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:
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- 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:
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- 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
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