Senior Data Center Operations & Facilities Lead

Sharp Decisions; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp Decisions in Aurora, IL seeks a Senior Facility Manager to oversee daily data center operations and critical infrastructure. You will manage internal and external resources, ensure customer satisfaction, and coordinate with a third-party facility provider to deliver build-outs within your region.

The role requires 7+ years in managing critical infrastructure and 10+ years in leadership, with a Bachelor’s in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related fields.

Qualifications

• 7+ years experience in managing and maintaining critical infrastructure.
• 10+ years supervisory or personnel management experience preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related field is required or equivalent work experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of facilities with on-site engineering teams.
• Lead preventative and corrective maintenance programs for the region.
• Direct staff and coordinate with management on performance, training, and scheduling.
• Maintain operations policies, procedures, and guidelines; ensure compliance.
• Manage vendor relationships and asset tracking; report to customers and internal teams.
• Lead incident management from inception to RCA documentation.
• Ensure timely reporting and business continuity planning.
• Support project costs tracking, PO requests, vendor coordination, and project health.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Customer service

Microsoft Office

Problem solving under pressure

Staff leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sharp Decisions in Aurora, IL seeks a Senior Facility Manager to oversee daily data center operations and critical infrastructure. You will manage internal and external resources, ensure customer satisfaction, and coordinate with a third-party facility provider to deliver build-outs within your region.

The role requires 7+ years in managing critical infrastructure and 10+ years in leadership, with a Bachelor’s in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related fields.