Director of Data Center Operations

Job Summary

The Director of Data Center Operations in Secaucus is a transformational leader managing a muti-discipline team of individual contributors, supervisors, managers, and is responsible for all customer operations across a multiple site Data Center campus. In this role you will lead projects, direct customer installs and deployments, oversee and guide managers' financial activities such as budget generation, forecasts, purchase decision evaluation, headcount, capital and expense purview; provide status reports, internal/external customer and interdepartmental communications.

Responsibilities:

Leadership

• Lead, manage and develop staff across multiple data centers
• Provide and ensure mentorship and career development opportunities
• Accountable and responsible for adherence to and evolution of global standards
• Manage multi-departmental project teams
• Manage and execute internal corporate and technical policies and procedures

Systems Support

• Direct team management of all technical services ensuring continuous (7x24) operation of multiple Data Centers
• Involvement and leadership in the testing and development of new products
• Subject Matter Expert of industry standards (connections, cabling, etc), policies and procedures

Vendor Management

• Oversee procurement of vendors

Budget

• Oversee Managers' budgeting
• Approve recommendations and pricing with local suppliers
• Review and approve proposals for data center improvements

Qualifications:

• 10 or more years of relevant experience in data center operations or other mission critical facilities operations
• 5 years or more prior management experience
• HS Diploma or equivalent; Bachelor's degree preferred

The United States targeted pay range for this position in the following location is / locations are:

• California (Non-SF/Bay Area), Connecticut, Maryland, New York, New Jersey, Washington state: $153,000 to $261,000 per year

Our pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the full-time position determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is based on additional factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training.

The targeted pay range listed reflects the base pay only and does not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Employees are eligible for bonus, and equity may be offered depending on the position.

As an employee, you become important to Equinix's success. Details about our company benefits can be found at the following link:

USA Benefits eBook

Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability. If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.

Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.

The United States targeted pay range for this position in the following location is / locations are:

• California (Non-SF/Bay Area), Connecticut, Maryland, New York, New Jersey, Washington state: $153,000 to $261,000 per year

Our pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the full-time position determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is based on additional factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training.

This position may be offered in other locations. Your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

The targeted pay range listed reflects the base pay only and does not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Employees are eligible for bonus, and equity may be offered depending on the position.

As an employee, you become important to Equinix's success. Details about our company benefits can be found at the following link:

USA Benefits eBook