Senior Director, Data Center Operations

JLL (Jones Lang LaSalle)

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On-site
Location
Round Rock, TX
Posted
42 days ago
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Confirmed live 2 days ago
Closes
Sep 16, 2026 (soon)

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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

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TL;DR · Senior Director, Data Center Operations

Senior Director, Data Center Operations leads the management of critical environments to ensure maximum uptime and site efficiency for a client portfolio. This role involves overseeing engineering services, managing resources, and ensuring contract compliance while coordinating with corporate real estate personnel. The individual will manage day-to-day team performance, oversee infrastructure projects like commissioning and closeouts, and handle emergency communications including root cause analysis during system failures. Key responsibilities include financial planning, supplier management, and developing succession programs. Required expertise includes critical systems such as emergency generators, automatic transfer switches, UPS systems, and power distribution. The candidate must be proficient in Building Management Systems, Life Safety Systems, CMMS, and Microsoft Office tools. Technical knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems for commercial facilities is essential to solve complex operational challenges within high-criticality data center environments.

What you'll do

  • Manage all engineering services and critical environment operations to ensure maximum uptime and site efficiency.
  • Oversee the day-to-day performance of the team to meet contract requirements and service level agreements.
  • Manage the annual financial plan, including budget oversight for capital projects and unforeseen expenditures.
  • Lead the execution of infrastructure projects from planning and commissioning through to final closeout.
  • Act as the primary liaison for client relationships and coordinate communication during critical emergencies or system failures.
  • Monitor performance metrics and analytics to identify cost savings and value-add opportunities.
  • Manage third-party suppliers and internal resources to deliver maintenance and repair services effectively.
  • Develop succession planning and training programs to ensure team readiness and consistent process adherence.

What we're looking for

  • Must have 10+ years of operational experience leading teams in critical data center environments.
  • Proven track record operating in high-criticality, complex enterprise data center portfolio environments.
  • Preferred Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering with a Professional Engineer (PE) certification.
  • Extensive knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems for commercial facilities.
  • Fundamental skills in critical systems including generators, ATS, UPS systems, and power distribution.
  • Proficiency in Building Management Systems, Life Safety Systems, CMMS, and Microsoft Office suite.
  • Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and analytical skills to manage people and customers.

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