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The Director of Data Center Operations is responsible for overseeing the efficient and reliable operation of data center facilities. This role involves strategic planning with internal and external partners, optimization, and management of the physical space within the data center, team leadership, and ensuring the highest levels of uptime, performance, and security for the data center infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in data center management, strong leadership skills, and a deep understanding of industry best practices. This role involves leading a team of data center technicians coordinating operational rack and stack and maintenance activities and is responsible for oversight of mainframe and Tape systems.

Essential Functions

Team Leadership:

Lead and mentor a team of data center planners, managers, and technicians, providing strategic guidance and support.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and operational excellence.
Develop and implement professional development programs and succession planning for the team.

Operational Management:

Oversee and direct the day-to-day operations of the data center, ensuring high availability, performance, and alignment with organizational goals.
Establish and manage preventive and corrective maintenance programs.
Set and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for data center operations and implement strategic improvements.

Strategic Planning:

Develop and implement long-term strategies for optimizing the use of white space within the data center.
Create and maintain comprehensive white space plans, including rack elevations, floor layouts, and cable management.
Collaborate with facilities, network, and operations teams to ensure alignment with the organization's strategic goals.

Capacity and Resource Management:

Monitor, analyze, and forecast data center capacity, including space, power, and cooling.

This is an on-site position. An on-site position must be consistently performed at an assigned Visa office location and require daily commute to the office location.

Average salary estimate

$135000 / YEARLY (est.)

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$120000K

$150000K

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What You Should Know About Director, Data Center Operations, Visa

As the Director of Data Center Operations at our leading IT company in Highlands Ranch, you will take the reins of our data center facilities, ensuring they operate efficiently and reliably. This role is not just about management; it’s about strategic planning and collaboration with both internal and external partners to optimize our operations and manage the physical space effectively. You will lead a dedicated team of technicians, planners, and managers, championing a culture of innovation and operational excellence. Your extensive experience in data center management will be critical as you oversee day-to-day operations, conduct preventive and corrective maintenance, and manage key performance indicators (KPIs) to keep our infrastructure performing at its best. In addition, you will be responsible for our mainframe and tape systems, making your leadership even more significant. By developing long-term strategies that focus on optimizing our white space, you’ll maximize efficiency and resource management through capacity forecasting and analysis. We're looking for someone with strong leadership skills and a deep understanding of industry best practices to take us to the next level. If you're ready to step into this exciting role, we encourage you to apply!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Director, Data Center Operations Role at Visa

What are the key responsibilities of the Director of Data Center Operations at our Highlands Ranch location?

The Director of Data Center Operations in Highlands Ranch oversees the efficient operation of data center facilities, ensuring high availability and performance. Responsibilities include operational management, team leadership, strategic planning, and capacity resource management.