Data Center Manager

Covestic Inc; Lyon; Sur place; EUR 80 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading data management company based in Lyon is seeking a Data Center Operations Manager to oversee global data center operations. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in managing data center operations and capacity planning. You will lead a team of engineers and technicians while ensuring optimal performance and compliance. This role offers the opportunity to drive process improvements and strategic initiatives to enhance efficiency and customer experience.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of demonstrated ability in running large data centers and global networks.
• 10+ years in colocation management.
• 5+ years in data center compliance management (SOC, SOC2, PCI, ISO).

Responsabilités

• Lead and develop a high-performing team of Engineers and Technicians.
• Oversee the monitoring and configuration of data center infrastructure.
• Manage end-to-end data center migration projects.
• Provide strategic leadership in data center architecture.

Connaissances

Data center operations management

Technical knowledge in data center infrastructure

Project management

Team leadership

Vendor management

Process improvement

Financial planning

Colocation management

Asset management

Description du poste

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and performance-drivenData CenterOperationsManagerto lead our globaldata centeroperations. The ideal candidate will have a decade of proven experience inmanagingefficientData CenterOperations, Asset Management, and Capacity Performance teams. This role requires exceptional project management skills, robust technical leadership, and a strong ability to build and maintain cross-organizational relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership and Development:
  • Lead and develop a high-performing team of Engineers and Technicians, ensuring the efficient operation of globaldata centerinfrastructure.
  • Foster a collaborative and supportive team environment, promoting professional growth and development.
• Data CenterOperations Management:
  • Oversee the monitoring, configuration, and support of all globaldata centerinfrastructure to ensure a 100% uptime goal and optimal performance.
  • Act as the escalation point for alldata centeractivities related to vendor management, colocation management, and break/fix issues, with ultimate responsibility for incident tracking, resolution, and reporting.
  • Manage all aspects of productiondata centeroperations, ensuring seamless operations and maximum efficiency.
• Capacity Planning and Process Improvement:
  • Drivedata centercapacity planning efforts to ensure scalability and efficiency.
  • Implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and performance.
  • Continuously introduce platform improvements through innovative technologies and best practices.
• Project Management:
  • Serve as the primary liaison with other departments on projects, initiatives, and programs, ensuring successful project delivery.
  • Manage end-to-enddata centermigration projects and other large-scale initiatives.
• Financial and Budget Planning:
  • Oversee financial planning and budgeting fordata centeroperations, ensuring cost-effective management of resources.
  • Conduct procurement and asset management to optimize expenditures and investments.
• Strategic Leadership:
  • Provide strategic leadership in the architecture and management of robust data center infrastructure.
  • Drive continuous platform improvements to enhance efficiency and customer experience.

Skills and Qualifications

• Proven history inmanagingdata centeroperations and capacity performance teams for large-scale globaldata centers.
• Strong technical knowledge indata centerinfrastructure architecture and management.
• Exceptional project management skills with a track record of successful project delivery.
• Excellent team and strategic leadership abilities.
• Strong vendor and contract negotiation and management skills.
• Expertise in process improvement and financial planning.
• Experience indata centerdeployment and colocation facility management.
• Proficient indata centercapacity planning and asset management.
• Experience indata centersite selection and negotiation

About You

• You are a performance-driven leader with a passion fordata centeroperations.
• You thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments and excel atmanagingcomplex projects and teams.
• You are a strategic thinker with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to excellence.
• 15+ years of demonstrated ability in running largedata centersand global networks. At least half that experience should have been spent in a managerial role.
• 10+ years colocation management
• 5+ yearsdata centercompliance management (SOC, SOC2, PCI, ISO)
• Proficient at attracting and developing outstanding talent
• Strong focus on enabling innovation and continuous improvement

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