Director of Operations

Job Description: The Director of Data Center Operations is responsible for leading all aspects of facility performance, vendor management, and client service delivery in a Tier III colocation environment. This role ensures operational excellence across uptime, compliance, capacity planning, and SLA adherence. The director oversees cross-functional teams, manages vendor contracts, and drives strategic initiatives to support multi‑tenant infrastructure and mission‑critical workloads. Key Responsibilities Facility Operations & Uptime Oversee daily operations of Tier III data center including mechanical, electrical, and IT infrastructure. Ensure 100% uptime through proactive maintenance, monitoring, and incident response. Lead capacity planning, space/power forecasting, and infrastructure optimization. Manage third‑party vendors for security, MEP services, janitorial, and remote. Enforce compliance with SLAs, safety protocols, and performance KPIs. Conduct quarterly vendor reviews and negotiate service contracts. Compliance & Risk Management Ensure adherence to ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI‑DSS, and internal audit frameworks. Lead incident response, root cause analysis, and corrective action planning. Maintain documentation for regulatory inspections and client audits. Supervise operations staff, shift leads, and technical support teams. Serve as an escalation point for client issues and coordinate resolution across departments. Support onboarding of new tenants and ensure alignment with colocation standards. Strategic Planning & Reporting Develop annual budgets, staffing plans, and capital improvement roadmaps. Present operational metrics and risk assessments to executive leadership. Drive continuous improvement initiatives across safety, efficiency, and sustainability. Recommended Qualifications Education – Bachelor’s in Engineering, Facilities Management, or IT‑related field (electrical). Experience – 8–12+ years in mission‑critical operations; 5+ years in leadership roles. Factory training for major OEM systems: Square D, Schneider, Liebert/Vertiv, Trane, Carrier. NFPA 70E and OSHA compliance workshops. ISO 27001/45001 internal audit training. Leadership development and crisis management simulations. #J-18808-Ljbffr