Senior Director, Data Center Operations Facilities

Switch; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Remote options

Career growth

Benefits package

Job summary

Switch is seeking a Senior Director Data Center Operations Systems in Atlanta to lead DCO Systems across campuses, driving safety, reliability and performance of critical electrical and mechanical infrastructure. You’ll oversee managers and technical teams, align budgets with reliability goals, and steward maintenance programs and expansion projects.

Be responsible for executive escalation during major facility events while partnering with clients, vendors and internal teams to ensure high

Qualifications

• 10+ years in data center facilities with management responsibility.
• Proven leadership of campus level or multi-site mission critical ops.
• Advanced knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems.
• Experience managing budgets and audits.
• OSHA 30 certification required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field preferred.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations of DCO Systems teams to ensure safe, reliable performance of critical power, cooling and environmental systems.
• Provide leadership to DCO Systems Managers and oversee workforce planning, development and succession.
• Maintain uptime standards through disciplined maintenance programs, operational controls and incident oversight.
• Serve as executive escalation point during major facility events and participate in on-call rotations.
• Oversee operational and capital budgets, aligning with reliability and expansion goals.
• Review maintenance procedures, safety programs and OSHA compliance standards.
• Support construction, commissioning and expansion projects across campuses.
• Represent DCO Systems in Change Advisory Board reviews, design discussions and client meetings.
• Establish and maintain relationships with clients, vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across automation, maintenance, optimization and process standardization.
• Ensure client equipment installations comply with company standards and Acceptable Use Policy requirements.
• Monitor and report on infrastructure health, personnel performance and service metrics.

Skills

Data center ops

Leadership

Budgeting

OSHA 30

CMMS

BMS

Engineering degree

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Tools

CMMS

BMS

MS Office

Job description

Location Atlanta GA

About Switch

About SwitchAt Switch we dont just design build and operate data centerswe are enabling the technology of the future Led by Founder & CEO Rob Roy we believe in revolutionary innovation operational excellence and the principle of karma Switch is where talented people come together to EVOLVE the digital world We believe that innovation isnt just about technologyits about the people culture and purpose that make it happen Every Switch team member contributes to a mission greater than themselves to create the worlds most advanced digital infrastructure that powers the progress of humanity

The Role Senior Director Data Center Operations Systems

This role leads Data Center Operations Systems across assigned campuses and is accountable for the performance safety and reliability of critical electrical and mechanical infrastructure You oversee managers and technical teams responsible for maintenance operations and expansion of mission critical systems The role balances operational execution budget ownership client engagement and long term infrastructure strategy

What You’ll Do

• Lead daily operations of DCO Systems teams to ensure safe reliable performance of critical power cooling and environmental systems
• Provide direct leadership to DCO Systems Managers and oversee workforce planning development and succession
• Maintain uptime standards through disciplined maintenance programs operational controls and incident oversight
• Serve as executive escalation point during major facility events and participate in on call or Manager on Duty rotations as required
• Oversee operational and capital budgets ensuring alignment with reliability and expansion goals
• Review and approve maintenance procedures safety programs and OSHA compliance standards
• Support construction commissioning and expansion projects across campuses
• Represent DCO Systems in Change Advisory Board reviews design discussions client meetings and operational reviews
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with clients preferred vendors and internal stakeholders
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across automation maintenance optimization and process standardization
• Ensure client equipment installations comply with company standards and Acceptable Use Policy requirements
• Monitor and report on infrastructure health personnel performance and service metrics

What We’re Looking For

• Demonstrated senior leadership in mission critical facilities operations
• Strong decision making during high impact operational events
• Ability to lead managers and influence multi disciplinary technical teams
• Clear communication with executives clients vendors and operations teams
• Commitment to safety regulatory compliance and operational discipline

What You’ll Bring

• 10 or more years of experience in data center facilities electrical or mechanical operations including significant management responsibility
• Proven leadership of campus level or multi site mission critical operations
• Advanced knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems including generators switchgear transformers UPS systems ATS or STS units PDUs cooling systems and fire suppression systems
• Experience managing operational and capital budgets
• Experience supporting audits regulatory compliance and client facing reviews
• Strong understanding of CMMS asset management and building management systems
• OSHA 30 certification required; additional relevant certifications preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Bachelors degree in Engineering or related technical field preferred or equivalent experience
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

Why Switch

Culture of Karma

We are self motivated by karma ensuring our actions contribute to a positive supportive and forward thinking environment

Industry Leading Designs

Work with the most advanced data center technology on the planet and be a part of emerging technology development

Flexibility & Remote Opportunities

Whether in office hybrid or fully remote we offer the technology and support to keep teams connected and productive

Career Stability & Growth

In this expanding industry we invest in our people providing opportunities & advancement in a stable growing company

Generous Benefits Package

• Switch provides medical plan options of comprehensive coverage for you and your family that can be tailored to fit your personal needs and more

If youre ready to lead mission critical infrastructure operations with accountability and precision we want to hear from you