Director of Operations East Sabey Data Centers

Another Sources client Sabey Data Centers is recruiting a Director of Operations East to join their team in Ashburn VA. This is an opportunity to lead mission-critical operations across Sabeys East Coast portfolio shaping the teams standards and strategies that keep highly complex data center environments operating reliably around the clock. Youll have broad influence across operations customer experience compliance financial performance and the continued development of Sabeys data center leadership team.

Who is Sabey Data Centers

Sabey Data Centers is a premier multi-tenant data center provider setting the standard for operational excellence efficiency and sustained uptime. With over 20 years of expertise and three million square feet of mission-critical space Sabey is the largest privately-owned data center owner and operator in the United States. Their cutting-edge facilitieslocated in Tukwila WA (20 minutes outside Seattle); East Wenatchee WA; Quincy WA; New York NY; Ashburn VA; and Austin TX with a new location coming soon in Umatilla ORsupport top-tier financial institutions technology giants media powerhouses and healthcare leaders delivering unparalleled reliability security and scalability. By prioritizing sustainability and innovation Sabey Data Centers continues to shape the digital infrastructure of the future.

SDC is one of the few companies in the industry that both builds and operates its own facilities giving employees a unique end-to-end view of the data center world. We foster a culture where people who are humble hungry and smart are truly valued supported and promoted from within. Sabey is deeply committed to being a responsible community partner returning unused energy to grids and collaborating with local utilities for sustainable impact. While competitors may offer higher salaries few can match Sabeys positive culture purpose-driven mission and long-term career growth opportunities.

About this role

As Director of Operations East you will be responsible for the 24/7 operational performance and reliability of Sabeys data center environments across the region. Reporting to the Vice President of Operations and leading Regional Data Center Managers you will translate company strategy into consistent operational execution while ensuring facilities are maintained and operated to Sabeys standards.

This role combines strategic leadership with meaningful operational accountability. Youll develop leaders oversee budgets and expenses strengthen standards and compliance programs build trusted customer relationships and partner across the organization to continuously improve how Sabey operates its mission-critical facilities.

How you will spend your time

• Lead and develop Regional Data Center Managers creating alignment around strategic priorities operational expectations and Sabeys culture.

• Build highly skilled productive teams through thoughtful hiring onboarding coaching performance management and career development.

• Oversee the operational performance and reliability of data center facilities ensuring teams consistently meet quality scheduling budgetary policy and procedural standards.

• Develop and execute strategic objectives that support Sabeys colocation business model and long-term operational goals.

• Manage budgets and expenses with accountability for meeting or exceeding established financial and operational objectives.

• Review and approve maintenance support and repair contracts supporting critical facility operations.

• Build strong relationships with tenants and key customers responding effectively to operational needs and providing regular reporting that supports customer and compliance requirements.

• Maintain evaluate and continuously improve SDC operational standards policies and procedures.

• Lead and evolve compliance programs supporting data center certifications including monitoring program performance and implementing improvements.

• Partner with Risk Management Internal Audit Employee Services Human Resources and other teams to address compliance matters and strengthen organizational practices.

• Establish consistent processes for evaluating and addressing potential violations of policies procedures and standards of conduct.

• Monitor compliance activities and trends across the organization and ensure leaders have visibility into emerging issues.

• Partner with Human Resources and other departments to support effective compliance training for new and existing employees and managers.

• Communicate effectively with employees tenants vendors senior leadership and other stakeholders across both local and remote environments.

• Provide leadership during building emergencies and other operational events requiring timely response outside standard business hours.

• Leverage emerging technologies and AI-enabled tools to improve efficiency in areas such as documentation communication meeting notes and operational tracking.

Minimum Qualifications

• 10 years of management experience within a critical data center environment.

• Bachelors degree in Business Management or equivalent professional experience.

• Demonstrated ability to lead develop and maintain highly skilled and productive teams.

• Strong leadership capabilities across planning estimating scheduling risk management resource management prioritization and conflict resolution.

• Proven analytical critical-thinking and problem-solving abilities.

• Strong understanding of customer competitive and market dynamics within the data center industry.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage effectively across all organizational levels including customers and senior leadership.

• Ability to manage multiple complex initiatives simultaneously without compromising quality.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite Microsoft Project and AutoCAD.

• Aptitude and willingness to learn and utilize AI tools and emerging technologies.

Sabeys Investment in You

Sabey is committed to building an enduring next-generation company that values and invests in the success of its team members. Through SabeyLife a holistic well-being initiative Sabey provides the resources benefits and support to help employees thrive both professionally and personally. includes:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Sabey covers 100% of employee-only premiums for base medical and PPO dental plans and contributes up to $2000 annually to a Health Savings Account (HSA).

• Time to Recharge: Up to 5 weeks of PTO based on tenure plus 10 paid holidays and the ability to carry over unused PTO.

• Financial Wellness: Competitive matched 401(k) retirement plan.

• Growth & Development: Access to structured professional and personal development programs including Thought Patterns for High Performance Everything DiSC and Built to Last.

Sabey offers long-term career growth internal mobility and a culture where people who are humble hungry and smart are supported and promoted from within something few competitors can match.

The anticipated annual base salary range for this position is $174107 - $261160 plus bonus eligibility

Learn more about Sabey and their organization here: Corporation and its subsidiaries including Sabey Data Centers and Sabey Construction are equal opportunity employers and drug-free workplaces. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and pre-employment drug screening.

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If you need assistance or accommodation to apply please contact Sabey Human Resources at or .

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