Data Center Facilities Governance Lead

CyrusOne; Wood Dale (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

CyrusOne is seeking a Senior Data Center Facilities Specialist to lead front-end coordination, governance, and performance oversight of facility operations. This role focuses on non hands-on activities, ensuring operational excellence through metrics, audits, and customer engagement.

Position is designated for CHI & NYM sites and requires strong communication and meticulous documentation. The role partners with Operations Engineering and vendors to manage maintenance, compliance, and incident

Qualifications

• Experience 7 to 10+ years of data center or building engineering experience.
• Proven ability to lead operational activities, manage vendor relationships, and support team development.
• Advanced PC skills including word processing, spreadsheets, and operational reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Maintain site operational status including incidents and ongoing work activities.
• Own communications cadence to ensure timely updates to stakeholders and customers.
• Review dashboards to identify trends and drive follow-up actions with responsible teams.
• Manage open customer and internal service requests and ensure progress.
• Lead interior and exterior building assessments and coordinate corrective actions with Operations Engineering.
• Track planned maintenance and repair completion against schedules and standards.

Skills

Advanced PC skills

Communication skills

Project leadership

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Tools

CMMS (Work Order Control)

Job description

CyrusOne is seeking a Senior Data Center Facilities Specialist to lead front-end coordination, governance, and performance oversight of facility operations. This role focuses on non hands-on activities, ensuring operational excellence through metrics, audits, and customer engagement.

Position is designated for CHI & NYM sites and requires strong communication and meticulous documentation. The role partners with Operations Engineering and vendors to manage maintenance, compliance, and incident