Data Center Operations Director

JLL (Jones Lang LaSalle)

Remote

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Work type
Remote
Location
Minneapolis, MNRaleigh, NC
Salary
$156,000–$180,000 / yr
Posted
5 days ago
Closes
Aug 31, 2026
Nearby
99+ roles within 25 mi

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How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $171k
This role $168k
$109k most similar roles pay here $215k

This role pays more than 55% of similar roles. Most pay $139,200–$203,200 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $168k versus about $171k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About JLL (Jones Lang LaSalle)

JLL (Jones Lang LaSalle) is a global professional services firm specializing in real estate and investment management, providing services to buyers, sellers, tenants, landlords, investors, and developers. Industry: Commercial Real Estate Services

JLL (Jones Lang LaSalle) currently has 80 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $140,000–$160,000 across 51 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Data Center Operations Director

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The Director of Data Center Operations will lead the strategic direction and operational excellence of data center capabilities at a divisional level, driving market share growth through advanced solutions and complex engagements. This role involves supporting business pursuits, deploying cutting-edge data center products, and ensuring 100% uptime with AI-driven analytics and machine learning programs for critical environments. Key responsibilities include developing industry-leading tools and processes, consulting on operations and design, and leading technical training initiatives. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, at least 10 years of data center operations experience, and expertise in IT raised floor, co-location, hyper-scale, and cloud environments. They will work with mission-critical systems and collaborate closely with clients and vendors to maintain high performance standards.

Skills

DCIM MCIM CMMS AI Machine Learning Data Analytics Networking Kubernetes Terraform AWS Python PostgreSQL CI/CD Docker Prometheus Grafana

What you'll do

  • Provide operational direction to enhance data center capabilities and market share.
  • Lead complex engagements and transformation programs in high-risk environments.
  • Drive deployment of data center products and support post-deployment feedback.
  • Develop strategic tools for an industry-leading data center program focused on uptime.
  • Consult with clients on all aspects of data center operations, management, and design.
  • Advance market position through analytics of mission-critical applications and processes.

What we're looking for

  • Minimum 10 years of data center operations, project management, and engineering experience.
  • Proven track record supporting business line expansion in a high-growth market for at least 5 years.
  • Strong understanding of data center MEP systems operational delivery.
  • Experience with IT raised floor, co-location, hyper-scale, and cloud environments.
  • Prior development of mission critical programs, procedures, and DCIM/MCMM systems.
  • Leadership experience driving deployment of data center products and post-deployment support.

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