Data Center Campus Director - 24/7 Ops Leader

Serverfarm; Colorado; On-site; USD 200,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Serverfarm is seeking a Campus Director of Data Center Operations to lead one or more campuses in the Southwest Region, overseeing safe, reliable, and compliant mission-critical infrastructure while delivering exceptional service to customers.

This executive role blends technical expertise, people leadership, financial acumen, and client engagement to drive uptime, cost control, and asset performance, with strategic responsibility for budgets, vendor partners, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 10+ years in data center or mission-critical operations.
• 5+ years in senior leadership or site management.
• Strong knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems.
• Proven budget and vendor management experience.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and direction for all data-center campus operations.
• Maintain 24x7 operational readiness and accountability for uptime and life safety.
• Oversee operation and maintenance of mission-critical infrastructure systems.
• Ensure adherence to maintenance programs, MOPs, and EOPs.
• Own campus-level OPEX and CAPEX budgets and financial forecasting.
• Lead, mentor, and develop site leadership and operations staff.
• Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and environmental requirements.
• Serve as senior site representative for customers and stakeholders.
• Oversee vendor performance, contracts, and service delivery.
• Establish KPIs and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Vendor mgmt

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Communication

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Facilities/Business

Job description

Serverfarm is seeking a Campus Director of Data Center Operations to lead one or more campuses in the Southwest Region, overseeing safe, reliable, and compliant mission-critical infrastructure while delivering exceptional service to customers.

This executive role blends technical expertise, people leadership, financial acumen, and client engagement to drive uptime, cost control, and asset performance, with strategic responsibility for budgets, vendor partners, and continuous improvement.