Data Center Manager - Flexential Talent Community

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At Flexential, we're always looking to connect with talented individuals interested in building a career in data center operations. While we may not currently have an open Data Center Manager position in your preferred location, we welcome your application to join our talent community.

By applying to this posting, you'll be considered for future Data Center Manager openings as they become available. Our recruiting team regularly reviews candidates from this talent community and will reach out when opportunities arise that align with your skills, experience, and location preferences.

About The Role:

The Data Center Manager (DCM) is responsible for the overall management, operation, maintenance, and budgeting of the Data Center, as well as the electrical, mechanical, and HVAC systems within the assigned data centers. The DCM ensures mission-critical uptime, aiming for 100% reliability, and oversees compliance with all customer SLAs. This role also serves as a leader and technical resource for Data Center Technicians (DCTs) and Critical Infrastructure Engineers (CIEs), providing career development and coaching. The DCM will contribute to market efforts to improve operational effectiveness and efficiency while representing Flexential in a professional and technically proficient manner during interactions with customers, vendors, and internal teams.

Key Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Facility Operations : Serve as the primary point of contact for 24x7 on-call facility operations, ensuring all critical systems are running optimally to support data center uptime goals of 100%.
• Mission-Critical Equipment Oversight : Oversee the operation, maintenance, and repair of all mission-critical systems and equipment, ensuring 100% uptime and strict compliance with customer SLAs.
• Budget Management : Manage the site budget, including staffing, maintenance, and repair costs, ensuring cost-effective operations without compromising service quality.
• Team Leadership and Mentoring : Lead and mentor a team of Engineers, and Technicians, promoting best practices, adherence to company policies, and ongoing professional development.
• Cross-Market Collaboration : Actively participate in regional and cross-market initiatives to drive operational improvements and greater business efficiencies.
• Policy Implementation : Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures, ensuring all operational processes align with organizational goals.
• Technical Documentation : Read and interpret technical documents, such as blueprints, engineering specifications, and project plans, to ensure proper implementation of data center operations and infrastructure modifications.
• Operational Excellence : Identify operational constraints and propose and drive solutions to meet operational excellence objectives.
• Disaster Recovery Exercises : Oversee disaster recovery drills ("dry runs") to ensure the team is prepared for emergencies and system failures.
• Customer Order Provisioning : Supervise the provisioning of customer orders, including electrical modifications, ensuring safe work practices are maintained.
• Off-Hours Support : Assist with off-hours and weekend maintenance activities as required, ensuring continued operations and quick recovery from any unplanned outages.
• Reporting & Performance : Prepare detailed reports on critical infrastructure performance, customer space and power utilization, and other operational metrics.
• Method and Procedure Documentation : Develop, implement, and maintain Method of Procedures (MOPs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all maintenance and operational activities.
• Training and Development : Provide training for operations staff, including the creation and delivery of training materials to enhance team knowledge and efficiency.
• Facility Inspections : Conduct regular rounds of the facility to ensure equipment is functioning correctly and that the center is aesthetically maintained to a high standard.
• Customer Engagement : Lead customer tours of the data center, showcasing the infrastructure and providing insight into its operations.
• Monitoring & Alerting Systems : Configure and manage monitoring and alerting systems for critical equipment, ensuring early detection and response to potential issues.
• Other Duties : Perform other duties as assigned by management to support operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Customer Support Responsibilities

• Customer Support : Provide proactive and responsive support to the Flexential customer base, resolving or escalating issues in a timely and professional manner.
• Troubleshooting and Documentation : Troubleshoot and document technical issues through the Flexential ticketing system, ensuring adherence to internal support procedures and standards.
• Routine Maintenance : Responsible for the routine execution of maintenance tasks, including generating customer reports, performing system updates, and managing backup services.
• Service Delivery Audits : Ensure all customer Service Delivery Audit preparations are completed on time, ensuring compliance with renewal deadlines and customer expectations.

Required Qualifications

• Education : Associate's degree or 5+ years equivalent experience in a relevant field.
• Management and Soft Skills : Extensive training in management, soft skills, and emotional intelligence to effectively lead and develop teams.
• Technical Expertise : At least 3 years of experience in root cause analysis, troubleshooting, and problem-solving within a critical infrastructure environment.
• Critical Infrastructure Knowledge : Proven experience in the operation and maintenance of critical data center infrastructure, including systems such as feeders, transformers, generators, switchgear, UPS systems, ATS units, PDUs, chillers, pumps, air handling units, and CRAH units.
• Additional Experience : Relevant military experience or applicable trade certifications are a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications : Electrical or mechanical certifications or an associate's degree (or higher) in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Experience in Data Centers : A minimum of 5 years working in data centers with a focus on building and equipment operations.
• Leadership : 3+ years prior management or supervisory experience of a team environment preferred
• Leadership Development : Ongoing engagement in leadership, management, and emotional intelligence training to foster personal and team growth.
• Technical Competence : Proven ability to meet or exceed technical and functional depth in critical infrastructure systems and data center operations.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time
• Walk or Stand for 50% of the time
• Moderate or advanced keyboard usage
• Lift 50 lbs.
• Travel 5% of the time

This position has the following safety hazards:

• Chemical
• Electrical
• Ergonomics
• Climb ladders
• Mechanical lift
• Noise
• Temperature Extremes
• Trip/Fall
• Driving (must possess valid driver's license and insurance)

Compensation Transparency:

The annual salary range for this role is estimated to be $117,000 $142,000. Actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, experience, skills, certifications, and other business factors at the time a position becomes available.

At Flexential, we value diversity and believe that different perspectives and unique skills make us stronger as a team. While we've outlined the qualities and skills we are looking for in this job posting, we understand that there may be attributes and abilities that aren't explicitly listed but could be a perfect fit for our team. We want to emphasize that you shouldn't hesitate to apply if you don't meet every requirement. We're enthusiastic about assembling a diverse team of individuals who bring various talents to the table. Your unique perspective and abilities may be just what we need to drive innovation and success. If you believe you have what it takes to thrive in our environment, we encourage you to apply.

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