Head of Data Center Operations

Vantage Data Centers; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 225,000 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Vantage Data Centers is seeking a Director of Site Operations to lead two Santa Clara campuses, ensuring uptime, safety, and efficient performance of power, cooling, and controls systems.

This on-site role requires 10+ years in mission-critical facilities, strong leadership, and budget management. You will partner with engineering, security, IT, and client success to drive continuous improvement and reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical discipline.
• 10+ years in mission-critical facilities with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Experience managing data center operations, budgets, and safety programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead two data center campuses 24x7x365 with accountability for uptime.
• Oversee maintenance, safety, reliability, and lifecycle programs.
• Provide executive reporting and stakeholder engagement across teams.

Skills

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Reliability engineering

Incident management

Leadership & team-building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical discipline

Advanced certifications (PMP, CFM, OSHA 30/NFPA 70E) preferred

Tools

CMMS

Monitoring platforms

Data-driven reporting tools

Job description

Vantage Data Centers is seeking a Director of Site Operations to lead two Santa Clara campuses, ensuring uptime, safety, and efficient performance of power, cooling, and controls systems.

This on-site role requires 10+ years in mission-critical facilities, strong leadership, and budget management. You will partner with engineering, security, IT, and client success to drive continuous improvement and reliability.