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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

If you’re a strategic thinker with a flair for leadership, the role of Director, Data Center Operations at our Highlands Ranch location is the perfect opportunity for you! You will be at the helm of our data center facilities, ensuring they operate efficiently and reliably while meeting both current needs and future demands. This position requires a deep understanding of data center management, where you will not only oversee daily operations but also mentor and lead a passionate team of technicians and planners. Here at our company, we believe in fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation, so your leadership will be key in driving operational excellence. You'll implement best practices in maintenance and ensure optimal performance by setting key performance indicators and strategically planning for the future, optimizing the use of our physical space. With your expertise, you'll collaborate with various teams to create a seamless integration of operations, network management, and facilities planning, ensuring high uptime and security for our infrastructure. In addition, you will look ahead, forecasting data center capacity needs concerning space, power, and cooling. This is not just a job; it's a chance to make a significant impact on our company's trajectory!

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

What responsibilities does a Director, Data Center Operations have at our Highlands Ranch location?

The Director, Data Center Operations in Highlands Ranch is responsible for overseeing all data center activities. This includes team leadership, operational management, strategic planning, and capacity/resource management. You’ll lead a dedicated team of planners, managers, and technicians while ensuring high availability and performance of our infrastructure.