Director, Facilities & Operations Engineering

VISA; Foster City (CA); Presencial; USD 171.000 - 273.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k)

FSA/HSA

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Wellness Program

Descripción de la vacante

Visa seeks a Director of Engineering for Corporate Facilities, Building Systems & Controls to lead engineering, operations, and lifecycle management of building infrastructure, including data centers and mission-critical spaces. This role drives modernization and data-driven improvements across a blended portfolio of office facilities and IT spaces.

The position is onsite, Monday–Friday, with extensive leadership responsibility and a focus on strategic investments, vendor management, and ESG

Formación

• 12+ years in engineering, facilities, or mission-critical leadership.
• Experience managing global or multi-regional engineering organizations and large capital budgets.
• Strong technical depth across HVAC, electrical, BAS/BMS, OT/ICS, and data centers.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee engineering, operations, and lifecycle management of building infrastructure across office and data-center spaces.
• Drive multi-year engineering strategies and modernization programs.
• Manage vendor ecosystems and capital programs to deliver on time and budget.
• Ensure IT/OT convergence and cybersecurity governance for building systems.

Conocimientos

HVAC systems

Electrical infrastructure

BAS/BMS control

OT/ICS cybersecurity governance

Financial acumen

Executive stakeholder engagement

Leadership (global/multi-regional)

Strategic planning / roadmaps

ESG & energy management

Vendors management & capital programs

Educación

Bachelor's Degree

Advanced Degree (MBA/JD/MD)

PhD

Herramientas

CMMS

IoT platforms

AI/ML / digital twins

BAS/BMS systems

Descripción del empleo

About Us
Visa is a world leader in payments technology, facilitating transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories, dedicated to uplifting everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid.

At Visa, you'll have the opportunity to create impact at scale — tackling meaningful challenges, growing your skills and seeing your contributions impact lives around the world.

Join Visa and do work that matters – to you, to your community, and to the world. Progress starts with you.

Job Description

The Director of Engineering for Corporate Facilities, Building Systems & Controls is a leadership role responsible for overseeing all engineering, operations, and lifecycle management of building infrastructure across a corporate office portfolio, along with select mission‑critical spaces such as data centers, server rooms, and network distribution facilities.

This leader ensures that mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), HVAC, building automation systems (BAS/BMS), life‑safety systems, and data‑center‑grade infrastructure operate safely, efficiently, and reliably. The role drives strategic investments, modernization initiatives, and data-driven operational improvements across a blended environment of office facilities and critical IT spaces.

This position is onsite and is required to be in office Monday - Friday.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• 10 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or at least 8 years of work experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters/ MBA/JD/MD) or at least 3 years of work experience with a PhD

Preferred Qualifications

• 12 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or 8-10 years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 6+ years of work experience with a PhD
• 15+ years of progressive experience in engineering, facilities, or mission‑critical infrastructure leadership
• 10+ years in leadership roles managing global or multi‑regional engineering organizations and capital budgets of significant scale
• Deep technical expertise across HVAC/mechanical systems, electrical infrastructure, BAS/BMS, OT/controls, and data center or mission‑critical environments
• Demonstrated success defining and executing multi‑year engineering strategies and large‑scale modernization programs
• Proven track record managing complex vendor ecosystems, delivering capital programs on time and budget, and achieving measurable infrastructure performance outcomes
• Experience in OT/ICS cybersecurity governance and IT/OT convergence for building systems
• Background in ESG strategy, energy management, and sustainability program delivery for large real estate portfolios
• Prior experience within a global corporate real estate, FM outsourcing, or professional services environment preferred
• Core Competencies
• Strategic engineering vision & enterprise roadmap development
• Multi-disciplinary technical depth (MEP, controls, data center, OT)
• OT/ICS cybersecurity governance & risk management
• ESG strategy & energy/carbon management
• Financial acumen—TCO, capital planning, lifecycle cost modelling
• Digital transformation—CMMS, IoT, AI/ML, digital twins
• Change management & organizational transformation (Prosci/ADKAR)
• Executive stakeholder engagement, client management & influence
• People leadership, talent development & DEI advocacy
• EHS compliance & business continuity / disaster recovery

Information for US Applicants

For roles located in the US, the estimated salary range for this position is $170,700.00 to $ 273,200.00 USD per year, which may include potential sales incentive payments (if applicable). Salary may vary depending on job‑related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this position may be eligible for bonus and equity.Visa has a comprehensive benefits package for which this position may be eligible that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness Program.

Work Hours

Varies upon the needs of the department.

Travel Requirements

This position requires travel 5-10% of the time.

Mental/Physical Requirements

This position will be performed in an office setting. The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers.

Visa is an EEO Employer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protect veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.