Data Center Ops Director – Critical Environment SME

Cushman & Wakefield; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 161,500 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement savings plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield in Austin, Texas is seeking a Director, Operations SME – Data Centers & Critical Env. The ideal candidate will oversee complex data center operations, ensuring best-in-class execution and compliance with standards. This role requires over 12 years of experience in data centers, alongside a background in engineering. Responsibilities include partnering with leadership, developing solutions, and optimizing performance. A competitive salary range of $161,500 to $190,000 is offered, alongside comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in data center operations, critical facilities, or mission‑critical environments.
• 8+ years in senior leadership, technical advisory, or SME roles.
• Proven experience supporting large‑scale enterprise, hyperscale, or colocation environments.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of the solution for operating the clients' data center portfolios.
• Drive standardization and scalability of operating models across multi-site or global accounts.
• Champion best practices in uptime, redundancy, and resilience for all data center environments.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Operational alignment

Incident management

Risk mitigation

Technical expertise in critical systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or related field)

Tools

DCIM

CMMS

Data analytics platforms

Job description

Cushman & Wakefield in Austin, Texas is seeking a Director, Operations SME – Data Centers & Critical Env. The ideal candidate will oversee complex data center operations, ensuring best-in-class execution and compliance with standards. This role requires over 12 years of experience in data centers, alongside a background in engineering. Responsibilities include partnering with leadership, developing solutions, and optimizing performance. A competitive salary range of $161,500 to $190,000 is offered, alongside comprehensive benefits.