Site Lead, Data Center Operations

Oracle

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Work type
On-site
Location
Chicago, ILElk Grove Village, IL
Salary
$91,400–$187,000 / yr
Posted
3 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $184k
This role $139k
$75k most similar roles pay here $245k

This role pays less than 85% of similar roles. Most pay $151,264–$217,612 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $139k versus about $184k for comparable roles.

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TL;DR · Site Lead, Data Center Operations

Site Lead, Data Center Operations is responsible for managing one or more data centers while leading performance analyses across critical operational areas like capacity, temperature, and availability. The role involves proactively monitoring facility health, implementing infrastructure enhancements, and coordinating with cross-functional teams to drive process improvements using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies. Day-to-day responsibilities include leading on-the-ground teams during incident resolution, performing root cause analysis, and managing escalated technical issues through advanced automation and monitoring tools. The position also oversees new region builds, expansion projects, inventory management, and logistics while directing rack deployments and network physical infrastructure upgrades. Key competencies required include complex problem solving, project coordination, and the ability to manage large-scale installations and repairs to ensure data center efficiency and stability in a high-stakes technical environment.

What you'll do

  • Manage the daily operations, performance monitoring, and facility health of one or more data centers.
  • Lead on-the-ground teams in incident resolution and manage escalated complex technical issues.
  • Implement advanced automation, scheduling, and monitoring tools to mitigate operational risks.
  • Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) following incidents to update documentation and improve processes.
  • Act as the primary liaison for new region builds, expansion projects, and infrastructure upgrades.
  • Oversee inventory management, logistics, and the physical installation of network infrastructure.
  • Drive process improvements by identifying trends in capacity, temperature, and power availability.
  • Coordinate project timelines and deliverables while providing technical oversight to ensure timely completion.

What we're looking for

  • Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
  • 3 to 5+ years of experience in data center operations or related fields.
  • Experience leading performance trend analyses for capacity, temperature, availability, and facility health.
  • Ability to manage escalated complex technical issues and implement automation and monitoring tools.
  • Proficiency in performing root cause analysis (RCA) and maintaining comprehensive knowledge bases.
  • Experience overseeing new region builds, expansion projects, and infrastructure upgrades.
  • Ability to coordinate logistics, inventory management, and physical network infrastructure installations.
  • Capability to manage moderately complex tasks and project timelines while mentoring junior team members.

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