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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

Are you ready to take on an exciting challenge as the Director of Data Center Operations at a dynamic company in Highlands Ranch? In this vital role, you will oversee the seamless and efficient operation of our data center facilities. You'll be at the forefront of strategic planning, working closely with both internal and external partners to optimize the physical space and ensure the utmost uptime and security of our infrastructure. Your leadership will shine as you mentor a talented team of data center technicians, guiding them in operational tasks such as server rack and stack activities. Your extensive experience in data center management will empower you to create a culture of continuous improvement and excellence. You will also handle operational management, from day-to-day activities to developing maintenance programs that drive performance. By setting key performance indicators, you’ll implement strategies to elevate our operations to new heights. Engaging in long-term strategic planning, you’ll optimize white space usage and collaborate with various departments to align our efforts with the organization’s goals. As an on-site position, your daily presence will ensure that our data center operates like a well-oiled machine. This is your opportunity to lead a team and directly impact our organization's success while enjoying the dynamic environment of Highlands Ranch. If you're passionate about innovation in data center operations, we want to hear from you!

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

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

As the Director of Data Center Operations in Highlands Ranch, your responsibilities include overseeing the daily operations of the data center, managing maintenance programs, leading a team of technicians, and developing strategies for optimizing our data center's physical space and capacity management.