Director, Data Center Operations

Oracle

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On-site
Location
Ashburn, VA
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$146,300–$306,400 / yr
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2 days ago
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TL;DR · Director, Data Center Operations

The Director, Data Center Operations oversees operations for multiple sites and teams within a region, providing strategic direction for performance monitoring, network evaluation, and capacity analysis. This role involves managing complex technical issues, implementing advanced automation, and enforcing incident management and root cause analysis protocols. The individual will lead new region builds and expansions, acting as a primary liaison with senior project teams to manage resources and timelines. Key responsibilities include directing installations, repairs, inventory, and logistics while establishing best practices for component upgrades and proactive maintenance of power trains, air flow, and pressure. The position requires expertise in data center efficiency, lifecycle management, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure operational excellence and stability across the physical infrastructure and global data center portfolio.

What you'll do

  • Set strategic direction for performance monitoring, network evaluation, and capacity analysis in collaboration with executive leadership.
  • Oversee support for escalated complex technical issues and enforce strategies for issue triage and automation.
  • Manage the entire process of new region builds and expansion activities, including resource and timeline management.
  • Direct all aspects of installations, repairs, inventory management, and logistics across multiple data centers.
  • Establish best practices for component upgrades, large-scale purchases, and proactive maintenance strategies.
  • Implement incident management protocols and conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to capture process improvements.
  • Standardize processes and solutions to ensure the data center knowledge base is comprehensive and strategically aligned.
  • Drive performance and talent development by coaching teams on complex problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives.

What we're looking for

  • Must have 10+ years of experience.
  • Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
  • Must be able to oversee operations for one or more data center sites and teams within a region.
  • Must be able to set strategic direction for performance monitoring, network evaluation, and capacity analysis.
  • Must be able to manage complex technical issues, automation, incident management, and root cause analysis.
  • Must be able to direct new region builds, expansions, and large-scale purchases.
  • Must be able to manage installations, repairs, inventory, and logistics across multiple data centers.
  • Must be able to lead cross-functional collaborative efforts and manage team performance and development.

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