Maintenance Planner & Scheduler Manager

CyrusOne; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

CyrusOne is seeking a Maintenance Planning Lead to oversee a remote-based team responsible for planning and scheduling preventive and corrective maintenance across facilities. You will manage CMMS to ensure work orders are scheduled, tracked, and closed with precise documentation, while developing master schedules to optimize labor, materials, and equipment.

The role requires 5+ years in industrial or data center maintenance planning, plus 3+ years in leadership.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in industrial or data center maintenance planning and scheduling.
• 3+ years of supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Working knowledge of CMMS systems, change management, and work order control procedures.
• Strong organizational and time management skills; excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead a remote-based team of planners across facilities.
• Manage CMMS to schedule, track, and close work orders with accurate documentation.
• Develop and maintain master maintenance schedules and job plans to optimize labor, materials, and equipment usage.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Operations, and third‑party vendors to ensure timely execution of maintenance tasks.
• Schedule and manage major and minor site outages, minimizing operational impact.
• Provide reporting and documentation for audits, certifications, and compliance requirements.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Team leadership

CMMS systems

Communication

Time management

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical degree or certifications in maintenance planning

Tools

CMMS software

Microsoft Project

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Responsibilities

Maintenance Planning & Scheduling

• Lead a team of remote-based planners that handle the planning and scheduling of all preventive and corrective maintenance activities across assigned facilities.
• Manage CMMS systems to ensure work orders are properly scheduled, tracked, and closed with accurate documentation.
• Develop and maintain master maintenance schedules and job plans to optimize labor, materials, and equipment usage.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Operations, and third‑party vendors to ensure timely execution of maintenance tasks.
• Schedule and manage major and minor site outages, minimizing operational impact.

Team & Vendor Coordination

• Supervise maintenance planners and support staff, providing guidance, training, and performance feedback.
• Coordinate contracted labor and vendor support based on workload and skill requirements.
• Partner with third‑party providers to ensure alignment with maintenance standards and procedures.

Inventory & Asset Management

• Oversee spare parts inventory, sourcing, and purchasing to ensure availability of critical components.
• Manage asset tracking and reporting systems to support maintenance planning and compliance.

Process Improvement & Documentation

• Develop, revise, and implement SOPs and work plans for maintenance tasks.
• Conduct root cause analysis for reactive maintenance issues and lead cross‑functional teams to implement corrective actions.
• Support environmental, safety, and quality initiatives through maintenance planning and execution.

Customer & Stakeholder Support

• Act as a liaison between maintenance and operations to ensure customer needs are met with minimal disruption.
• Provide reporting and documentation for audits, certifications, and compliance requirements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in industrial or data center maintenance planning and scheduling operations.
• 3+ years of supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Working knowledge of CMMS systems, change management, and work order control procedures.
• High School Diploma or GED required; advanced technical degree or certifications in maintenance planning or related field preferred (equivalent work experience may be substituted for degree).
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to lead and manage work groups effectively.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Customer‑first mindset with a positive attitude.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

Fast‑paced environment with occasional stress. Must be able to lift 50 pounds. Must be available for occasional after‑hours work and emergency response. 10% travel may be required.

Benefits

• Hybrid schedule.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans, life and disability insurance, access to mental health resources and employee assistance program.
• Competitive pay, performance bonus, 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.

CyrusOne is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status. CyrusOne provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and any other state or local laws.

As a Federal Contractor, CyrusOne is required to participate in the E‑Verify Program to confirm eligibility to work in the United States.