Data Center Operations Director

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Director, Data Center Operations

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide data center operational direction/leadership at the account/divisional level to advance Data Center capabilities and market share.
• Support data center business pursuits with divisional and regional business.
• Provide data center solutions and new business transition support leading complex engagements and transformation programs in high risk environments.
• Drive deployment of data center products and support post-deployment and feedback loop.
• Provide input to strategic data center product bundle to enhance JLL Data Center capabilities.
• Provide ownership of all DC/CE managed space within a designated area.
• Leadership of all data center best practices focused on networking, best in class performance, program/playbook updates and Engineering Center of Excellence.
• Act as subject matter expert and single point of contact for data center operational management within your assigned responsibility.
• Development and deployment of strategic tools and processes necessary to support an industry leading data center program focused on 100% uptime.
• Advance market position with analytics of mission critical applications and processes to digitize CE data.
• Develop AI based programs to deploy machine learning for critical environments data.
• Consult with clients and account leadership with all aspects of data center operations, management, account expansions and design.
• Lead critical environments portfolio transitions, technical due diligence, root cause analysis, personnel development and establishing technical training programs.
• Maintain effective communications with external and internal clients, technical personnel and OEM vendors.
• Position could require up to 40% travel.

Critical Competencies for Success

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum of 10 years data center operations, project and/or engineering experience.
• Minimum 5 years supporting business line expansion in a high growth market.
• Previous P&L management experience preferred.
• Thorough understanding of data center MEP systems related operational delivery.
• Thorough understanding of IT raised floor, co-location, hyper-scale and cloud environments.
• Prior experience with development of mission critical programs, procedures, and DCIM/MCIM/CMMS systems.
• Other assignments as required.

This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Estimated compensation for this position

156,000.00 – 180,000.00 USD per year

Location

On-site – Minneapolis, MN, Raleigh, NC

Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care
• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay

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