Senior Data Center Operations Manager

PTR Global; Franklin (NJ); On-site; USD 76,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

PTR Global seeks an EDC North American Hardware Break/Fix Operations Manager to lead data center hardware services across the Americas. You will own delivery, governance, and incident response for hardware break/fix, IMAC, and smart hands in enterprise, colocation, and cloud environments.

You will drive operational performance, build and coach teams, and ensure service quality aligns with business priorities and technology objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a critical operations environment.
• Strong understanding of managed service contracts, vendor performance management, and technical RFP leadership.
• Experience managing a sizeable P&L and operating within disciplined budget controls.
• Proven track record in strategic planning and execution.
• Deep understanding of critical support environments such as data centers, hospitals, or financial services facilities.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills with experience managing teams across regions and time zones.
• Strong networking skills and the ability to build and maintain professional relationships.
• Ability to produce high-quality reports and deliver persuasive communications to senior stakeholders.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and decision-making capability under pressure.
• Previous vendor negotiation and management experience for data center or construction contracts.
• Ability to write and review accurate support procedures and system documentation.
• Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to meeting stakeholder needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior operational leadership and single-point accountability for IT hardware services across the Americas data center portfolio.
• Oversee hardware-related changes, significant events, incidents, and problems, including post-incident reviews and root cause analysis.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures, emergency response protocols, and preventive maintenance programs.
• Ensure effective resiliency planning and operational response by understanding data center design intent and service dependencies.
• Manage financials, cost control, regulatory compliance, personnel development, and health and safety measures.
• Deliver regular management reports on operational performance, service quality, and adherence to SLAs, KPIs, and governance standards.
• Communicate technical direction, objectives, and performance expectations to stakeholders and vendor partners.
• Manage incident communications, ensuring timely and accurate updates to senior management.
• Oversee compliance audits and ensure timely closure of follow-up items and corrective action plans.
• Coordinate with vendor partners and internal teams to resolve incidents during emergencies, including on-site support when required.
• Develop and execute environmental management plans to support sustainability and responsible data center operations.

Skills

Vendor management

P&L management

Strategic planning

Data center operations

Stakeholder communication

Problem solving

Contract negotiation

Report writing

Cross-regional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Position: Technology Management | Level 2 (USD)

Location: Franklin Township, New Jersey

Duration: 12 months

Job ID: MOR2JP00018304

Job Overview:
The EDC North American Hardware Break/Fix Operations Manager is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing the delivery of business-as-usual data center hardware operations across the Americas. This includes enterprise, colocation, exchange, WAN, and cloud environments. The role requires a proven ability to drive operational performance, build high-performing teams, foster accountability, and align service delivery with business priorities and technology objectives. The position is accountable for the operation, maintenance, governance, and service quality of critical hardware break/fix, IMAC, and smart hands services supporting IT operations across the Americas data center footprint.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior operational leadership and single-point accountability for IT hardware services across the Americas data center portfolio.
• Oversee hardware-related changes, significant events, incidents, and problems, including post-incident reviews and root cause analysis.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures, emergency response protocols, and preventive maintenance programs.
• Ensure effective resiliency planning and operational response by understanding data center design intent and service dependencies.
• Manage financials, cost control, regulatory compliance, personnel development, and health and safety measures.
• Deliver regular management reports on operational performance, service quality, and adherence to SLAs, KPIs, and governance standards.
• Communicate technical direction, objectives, and performance expectations to stakeholders and vendor partners.
• Manage incident communications, ensuring timely and accurate updates to senior management.
• Oversee compliance audits and ensure timely closure of follow-up items and corrective action plans.
• Coordinate with vendor partners and internal teams to resolve incidents during emergencies, including on-site support when required.
• Develop and execute environmental management plans to support sustainability and responsible data center operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a critical operations environment.
• Strong understanding of managed service contracts, vendor performance management, and technical RFP leadership.
• Experience managing a sizeable P&L and operating within disciplined budget controls.
• Proven track record in strategic planning and execution.
• Deep understanding of critical support environments such as data centers, hospitals, or financial services facilities.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills with experience managing teams across regions and time zones.
• Strong networking skills and the ability to build and maintain professional relationships.
• Ability to produce high-quality reports and deliver persuasive communications to senior stakeholders.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and decision-making capability under pressure.
• Previous vendor negotiation and management experience for data center or construction contracts.
• Ability to write and review accurate support procedures and system documentation.
• Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to meeting stakeholder needs.

About PTR Global: PTR Global is a leading provider of information technology and workforce solutions. PTR Global has become one of the largest providers in its industry, with over 5000 professionals providing services across the U.S. and Canada. For more information visit ;
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Pay Range: $55-58

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