Site Operations Manager - ORD

Include but are not limited to:

• Execute all aspects of data center operations including the operation, maintenance and repair of all mission critical equipment and systems (electrical, mechanical and network) supporting a 24x7 data center operation to achieve 100% uptime and 100% compliance with all customer SLAs.
• Manages provisioning of data center services including colocation, connectivity, HAC services, deployment, and any additional services to be delivered to data center customers.
• Supervise local engineering team to ensure adherence to standard operating procedures, sequence of operations and maintenance standards to guarantee execution of periodic maintenance program and maintenance calendar.
• Develop, implement, and audit local standard operating procedures, sequence of operations and maintenance standards to follow our standards and industry best practices.
• Supervise local change management processes including the review and approval of all Procedures (MOPs, SOPs, EOPs) for maintenance and one-time/emergency repair events in coordination with onsite personnel, contractors, and customers.
• Manage all maintenance and repair contracts to ensure compliance with maintenance standards and operational requirements. Confirm all vendors are qualified and adhere to our performance standards and scopes of work.
• Act as primary technical and operational contact for data center customers - both as the technical lead and local point of escalation during emergency events and day to day operations. Develop knowledge of customer's core business and the business function of the customer's local datacenter operation.
• Manage technical and operational incidents, including the implementation of emergency response procedures, resource coordination, customer communication, root-cause analysis, and post event remediation.
• Identify trends and analyze risks to articulate implications and impact to data center operations. Track operational metrics and other data to provide Senior Management oversight and control for both snapshot data and long-term trend analysis.
• Management of expenses and all budget, forecast and report requirements by providing capital and expense requirements and justifications. Support pre-sales process, including, but not limited to, conducting sales tours and reviewing lease proposals and lease agreements to confirm compliance with Edged standards and local requirements.
• Support various accreditation initiatives.
• Maintain compliance with local health & safety standards.

• 10+ years managing engineering or technical staff
• 5+ years project/program management
• 5+ years engaging internal or external customers and working directly with them to resolve issues
• 4+ years managing multi-year budgets
• Solid and proven experience in the commissioning, acceptance and operation of mission critical systems.
• Experience in colocation operations, including the installation and deployment of cage, rack and cable infrastructure, as well as power circuit installation and power monitoring.
• Experience managing a change control environment.
• Certifications/Accreditations that will be viewed positively: ITIL v2/3/4, CDCP, AOS.
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• Strong quantitative and qualitative reasoning skills, with demonstrated ability to determine event root causes, performance shortfalls and required corrective actions.
• Ability to interpret industry data center standards, policies & methodologies.
• Ability to improve performance management & critical awareness methods and implementation standards thinking out the box.
• Strong interpersonal, presentation and communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and detail oriented.
• Ability to manage budgets and analyzing expenses.
• Ability to develop Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM), and power metering system.

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This role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending and HSA accounts; paid holidays; P TO; employee assistance program; and other company benefits.

for the role will depend on a number of factors, including your qualifications, location, skills, competencies, and experience and may fall outside of the range shown.

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