24/7 Data Center Operations Leader

QTS Data Centers; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

QTS Data Centers seeks a Senior Manager, Critical Operations to lead facility technical strategy and continuous improvement for its Dallas data center. The role covers electrical, mechanical, fire life safety, and DCIM platforms, partnering with Engineering to meet daily facility needs and 24x7 operations.

You will guide strategic projects, drive energy efficiency, and oversee maintenance teams. You will ensure compliance with codes and safety standards, manage budgets, and collaborate with

Qualifications

• Five or more years workplace or professional equivalent experience.
• Five or more years people leadership experience.
• Bachelor's degree in business, Engineering, Architecture, Military Schooling, or professional equivalent experience

Responsibilities

• Maintain facility policies, procedures and organizational structure aligned with corporate policy and regulations.
• Develop and maintain maintenance operations to ensure 100% uptime of mechanical, electrical, life safety, monitoring and control systems.
• Develop emergency response planning, response management and reporting for mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems.
• Manage short- and long-range business plans for cost control, safety and environmental initiatives.
• Oversee building and site cleanliness, preservation operations, and budget development.
• Coordinate capital projects, vendor contracts, and cross-functional teams with Development, Sales, Implementation, and Solutions Engineers.
• Conduct tours and audits for customers; ensure timely delivery of corporate services and power.
• Lead training and coaching of staff; drive performance goals and professional development.

Skills

Leadership

Data center operations

Stakeholder management

Safety compliance

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, architecture, military schooling or equivalent

Master's degree preferred

Job description

QTS Data Centers seeks a Senior Manager, Critical Operations to lead facility technical strategy and continuous improvement for its Dallas data center. The role covers electrical, mechanical, fire life safety, and DCIM platforms, partnering with Engineering to meet daily facility needs and 24x7 operations.

You will guide strategic projects, drive energy efficiency, and oversee maintenance teams. You will ensure compliance with codes and safety standards, manage budgets, and collaborate with