Site IT Manager, Data Center

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Spartanburg (SC); Presencial; USD 110.000 - 140.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

401(k) plan with company matching

Medical, Dental & Vision

Paid parental leave

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Daily Pay

Descripción de la vacante

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated in Spartanburg, SC is seeking an experienced IT Operations leader to run day-to-day operations for a growing organization. You will manage infrastructure, servers, storage, VMware, and Microsoft cloud technologies while guiding a 20+ person IT team to deliver reliable, scalable services.

This hands-on role combines leadership with technical execution, acting as escalation point, shaping processes, budgets, and vendor relationships, and collaborating with IT

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 7+ years of IT Operations experience with demonstrated success managing teams of 15+ professionals.
• Proven experience with direct people management including performance reviews, career development, and team building.
• Strong technical background with hands-on experience in infrastructure, servers, VMware, cloud technologies, and backup/recovery solutions.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 and system monitoring tools in production environments.
• Demonstrated success implementing operational improvements and leading teams through change in dynamic environments.

Responsabilidades

• Lead IT Operations team of 20+ professionals across infrastructure engineering and Tier III support, directly managing day-to-day team operations, staff development, performance management, and workload distribution.
• Providing operational leadership by implementing organizational structures, establishing team communication channels and reporting processes, and executing scalable processes that support departmental growth.
• Managing technical operations including implementation, maintenance, and optimization of servers, storage, VMware, Microsoft cloud technologies, and related infrastructure to ensure system reliability, performance, and availability.
• Supporting the Network Operations Center by coordinating monitoring activities, managing alert responses, facilitating issue resolution, and ensuring adherence to established playbooks and operational procedures.
• Serving as technical escalation point for complex technical issues, working hands-on with engineers on advanced troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and timely incident resolution while maintaining technical currency.
• Managing operational budgets, team scheduling, resource allocation, and vendor relationships while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement across the team.
• Communicating technical status, project updates, and operational metrics to IT leadership and partnering with senior management to align team operations with organizational technology objectives.

Conocimientos

IT Operations leadership

Team management

VMware

Microsoft 365

Cloud technologies

Backup & recovery

NOC operations

Performance reviews

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Herramientas

VMware

Microsoft 365

Azure

Descripción del empleo

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way. Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.

What this job involves

This operational leadership role manages day-to-day IT operations for a growing organization in Spartanburg, SC. You'll oversee infrastructure operations and Tier III engineering while leading a team of 20+ IT professionals. This position requires both operational management and hands‑on technical expertise, with responsibility for building effective teams, implementing scalable processes, and ensuring operational excellence across technical systems. The role combines tactical operational planning with direct involvement in technical operations, serving as the primary escalation point for your team while supporting broader IT leadership initiatives.

Your day‑to‑day tasks will include:

• Leading and developing an IT Operations team of 20+ professionals across infrastructure engineering and Tier III support, directly managing day‑to‑day team operations, staff development, performance management, and workload distribution
• Providing operational leadership by implementing organizational structures, establishing team communication channels and reporting processes, and executing scalable processes that support departmental growth
• Managing technical operations including implementation, maintenance, and optimization of servers, storage, VMware, Microsoft cloud technologies, and related infrastructure to ensure system reliability, performance, and availability
• Supporting the Network Operations Center by coordinating monitoring activities, managing alert responses, facilitating issue resolution, and ensuring adherence to established playbooks and operational procedures
• Serving as technical escalation point for complex technical issues, working hands‑on with engineers on advanced troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and timely incident resolution while maintaining technical currency
• Managing operational budgets, team scheduling, resource allocation, and vendor relationships while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement across the team
• Communicating technical status, project updates, and operational metrics to IT leadership and partnering with senior management to align team operations with organizational technology objectives

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent professional experience
• 7+ years of progressive experience within IT Operations with demonstrated success managing teams of 15+ professionals
• Proven experience with direct people management including performance reviews, career development, and team building
• Strong technical background with hands‑on experience in infrastructure, servers, VMware, cloud technologies, and backup and recovery solutions
• Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 and system monitoring tools in production environments
• Demonstrated success implementing operational improvements and leading teams through change in dynamic environments

Preferred Qualifications:

• Data center industry experience and familiarity with data center IT operational requirements
• Experience working within or supporting Network Operations Center (NOC) operations
• Professional certifications in relevant technologies such as VMware, Microsoft Azure/365, or networking (CCNA/Network+)
• Experience with ITIL or similar service management frameworks and practical application of IT service delivery best practices
• Previous experience managing technical teams through organizational growth phases
• Project management training or certifications (PMP, PRINCE2) demonstrating structured execution capabilities

This position does not provide visa sponsorship.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Location: On-site –Spartanburg, SC

Personalized benefits that support personal well‑being and growth:

JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health.

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care
• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay

At JLL, we harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to efficiently accelerate meaningful connections between candidates and opportunities. Using AI capabilities, we analyze your application for relevant skills, experiences, and qualifications to generate valuable insights about how your unique profile aligns with the specific requirements of the role you're pursuing.

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