Operations Director – Critical Environments

Operations Director – Critical Environments

Requirements

• 5+ years operational experience with responsibility for leading teams in a data center environment
• Demonstrated leadership skills in managing people and customers
• Strong oral and written communication, negotiation and analytical skills
• Strong strategic thinker and planner
• Strong analytical ability to think about all the factors that might affect a situation, recommend and execute solutions
• Strong organizational skills, complements abilities, i.e. how resources can be arranged for maximum productivity
• Strong judgment, problem-solving and crisis management skills
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Fundamental skills in critical systems such as emergency/stand-by generators, automatic transfer switches, un-interruptible power supply (UPS) systems, power distribution systems, UPS batteries, etc.
• Technically proficient in operations of Building Management Systems, Life Safety Systems, CMMS, Microsoft Office, Power Point, Visio and Microsoft Outlook software
• Extensive electrical, mechanical & plumbing knowledge of commercial facilities with a very strong background in critical data center operations
• Proven record of providing excellent internal and external customer service

Responsibilities

• All client critical environments management activities, which include maintaining interface with Corporate Real Estate personnel, ensuring total contract compliance with all criteria and reaching all performance specifications, including quantitative cost savings and qualitative customer service specifications
• Manage client reporting and ensure contractual compliance
• Ensure fixed, variable, and incentive compensation under the contract are achieved relative to Corporate Real Estate Performance Plan and other objectives; annual KPI and incentive compensation determination and contract amendments
• Accountable for the day to day performance of the assigned team and delivery of services within stated service levels, processes, procedures to support and deliver services to achieve performance goals and objectives
• Review metrics through the use of analytics or other tools provided by Client and JLL to ensure that the portfolio is being managed within goal parameters
• Measure, monitor and report to Executive Leaders cost savings and value add contributions of the team
• Provide input and support to strategic planning initiatives and work with Account Director to identify portfolio and saving reduction opportunities
• Interface, collaborate and develop strong relationships with all stakeholders
• Accountable for the accuracy and timely updates to all Client and JLL systems support tools, ie. E1, Corrigo, Clarify, Share Point, Tracker, etc.
• Support process owners and platform leaders with the implementation of training, education and expectations to ensure teams adhere to all processes and procedures
• Provide input to annual financial plans and manage capital within approved plans/budgets while summarizing and sponsoring forecasted or unforeseen expenditures throughout the year
• Provide oversight and direction of development and approval of critical infrastructure project, planning guidelines, commissioning, and close-out. Work with key stakeholders to ensure compliance as related to proper closeout and commissioning requirements are being followed including the collections and archiving of all necessary critical documents. Ensure that key stakeholders are properly maintaining archives of drawings, schematics, equipment operations manuals, warranty documents and other critical information
• Effectively manage communications across regions/geographies between team and customer contacts, particularly in instances of critical emergencies (i.e. system failure, downtime; as frequent as weekly), including managing root cause analysis to avoid repeat failures or lapses in service delivery
• Ensure all properties are operated, maintained and tested in accordancy with local, state and national requirements overlayed by those required and expected of Client Corporation Account, ie, critical processes and reporting requirements
• Manage suppliers and direct reports and effectively utilize suppliers and account team and corporate resources for the effective delivery of maintenance and repair services in support of critical environment
• Development of succession planning program, including, but not limited to, on / off on boarding program administered that supports account rotation, employee exiting, and new employees

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications provided.