Vice President of Data Center Operations
Vice President of Data Center Operations
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Salute is a leading provider of cuttingedge Data Center Infrastructure Services dedicated to serving data center clients worldwide. We pride ourselves on delivering sustainable solutions unparalleled reliability Vice Presidentof Data Center Operations to join our team and drive our relationships with hyperscale clients to new heights.
This is a hybrid role.
Salary: $175k$200k/yr 25 annual bonus
Hours: Monday Friday (Normal Business Hours)
Willing to travel up to 25 for site visits
Must be located in Dallas/Fort Worth TX area
Vice President of Data Center Operations
Position Overview:The Vice President of Data Center Operations will play a pivotal role in overseeing and managing the technical telecom security mechanical HVAC electrical and plumbing (MEP) systems and operations for Salutes largest global customer. This role requires a strategic leader with a proven track record in largescale enterpriselevel operations capable of driving consistent programs across all data centers. The VP will work closely with senior internal and customer leadership at the Csuite level to ensure the highest standards of operational efficiency safety and customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Leadership:Develop and implement strategic plans for data center operations ensuring alignment with Salutes overall business objectives.
- Operational Excellence:Oversee the operational management of all data centers ensuring maximum efficiency and reliability. Analyze existing operating conditions and recommend new technologies to improve overall efficiency and cost reduction.
- Team Leadership:Lead and mentor a team of highperforming directors and managers fostering a culture of safety security compliance and transparency.
- Client Relations:Build and maintain strong relationships with hyperscale clients ensuring their needs are met and exceeded. Act as the primary point of contact for major clients and stakeholders.
- Incident Management:Actively participate in the incident and outage process ensuring proper root cause analysis and appropriate followup with affected site contacts.
- Quality Standards:Initiate and establish quality standards for data center teams and manage those initiatives through to completion.
- Financial Management:Oversee the financial performance of data center operations including budgeting forecasting and cost management.
- Compliance:Ensure compliance with all applicable laws regulations and industry standards. Oversee periodic audits of maintenance MOPs equipment SOPs and Emergency Operator Procedures (EOPs).
- Innovation:Drive the development of innovative solutions to enhance data center operations and client satisfaction. Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies.
Qualifications:
- Education:Bachelors degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering Computer Science Telecommunications or a related field. An advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) is preferred.
- Experience:Minimum of 10 years of experience in data center operations with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role. Proven experience managing largescale and complex projects/programs.
- Skills:Expertise in critical MEP infrastructure operations strong problemsolving skills excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
- Certifications:Relevant industry certifications (e.g. PMP ITIL) are a plus.
- Physical Requirements:Ability to lift and carry heavy equipment climb ladders and work in various environments including outdoors and in extreme temperatures.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift and carry heavy equipment up to 40lbs.
- Ability to climb ladders and multiple flights of stairs to access elevated equipment
- Ability to stand for long periods of time in various work environments
- Ability to bend stoop kneel and reach for equipment related tasks
- Basic physical fitness to respond quickly to emergency situations and navigate areas quickly
- Ability to move quickly and efficiently withing various work environments to troubleshoot issues or respond to emergencies.
- Good handeye coordination and dexterity for working with small components and connectors
- Clear vision with or without correction to perform tasks requiring attention to detail and precision while wearing safety glasses
- Ability to differentiate between colorcoded warning signs labels and cables
- Ability to work in environments with a wide variety temperature inside a facility
- Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions including extreme temperatures rain or snow
- Capability to work in environments with elevated noise levels while wearing hearing protection
- Possession of a valid drivers license for workrelated travel as required
If you are a motivated and resultsdriven individual with a passion for data center services and a knack for building strong client relationships we want to hear from you. Join us in revolutionizing the data center industry and apply today!
Salute is an equal opportunity employer committed to celebrating diversity creating an inclusive environment for all employees and providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants; if you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process perform essential job functions or receive other benefits and privileges of employment please contact our Human Resources department at for more information.
Required Experience:
Chief
Employment Type
Full-Time
