Operations Manager for a Data Center Facility
 JLL | |
 United States, Texas, Allen | |
 Nov 13, 2024 | |
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What this job involves -
The Operations Manager is responsible for supporting the management and operation of client data center properties and staff. The management of resources to ensure the effective and efficient operation of the data center portfolio, maximizing up-time and site efficiencies is essential to this role. This position reports to the Data Center Operations Director. Your day to day: Provide leadership and expertise in the management of all aspects (client service, employee management and development, financial, operational, field execution and oversight) of operations and critical environments. Responsible for interpreting, communicating, and establishing engineering services and critical environments management strategies for supporting the Client account. Ensures the integration of all services and that they are delivered within agreed service levels. Provides oversight in all processes, field execution, including use of the corporate network and all platform tools, promoting and fostering relationships while serving as the key services liaison for the client. Own operational client relationships, implementation of services and financial success of the assigned portfolio in accordance with Client policies, procedures and standards. Ensures all resources, i.e. human, financial etc., are managed within the policies and procedures of JLL. RESPONSIBILITIESAll client engineering services 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 accordance 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. Sound like you? To apply you need: 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. Ability to develop and create alternative ways to proceed way forward. 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 | |