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Director of Operations — Data Center Infrastructure (Midwest)
Mission-Critical / Multi-Campus Oversight
A leading, rapidly scaling data center operator is seeking an experienced Director of Operations to provide strategic and technical leadership across multiple mission-critical facilities. This is an opportunity to shape operational excellence, reliability, and sustainability within a high-growth digital infrastructure organization.
About the Role
The Director of Operations will oversee all critical facility performance across several data center campuses, ensuring uptime, safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. This is a high-visibility leadership role working closely with cross-functional teams including engineering, sustainability, construction, and executive operations.
Ideal candidates bring deep experience in mission-critical environments, a passion for operational excellence, and the ability to lead high-performing teams in fast-moving, high-availability settings.
What You’ll Lead
- Full operational ownership across multiple data center sites, ensuring maximum reliability and continuity
- Leadership and mentorship for operations managers, facility leaders, and critical technicians
- Execution of preventive and corrective maintenance programs for electrical, mechanical, and life-safety systems
- Development and refinement of standardized operational policies, KPIs, and best practices
- Partnership with engineering & construction teams to support capacity expansion and new build-outs
- Compliance with regulatory, environmental, and safety requirements, including sustainability goals
- Oversight of incident response, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement programs
- Management of operational budgets, capital projects, and vendor performance
- Cultivation of a customer-first mindset across the operations team
What You Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or related technical field (Master’s a plus)
- 10 years of experience in mission-critical or data center operations
- 5 years successfully leading multi-site teams
- Strong technical background in mechanical, electrical, and controls systems (MEP)
- Proven record overseeing large-scale operations, capital planning, and vendor management
- Ability to drive high performance while fostering a culture centered on safety, inclusion, teamwork, and continuous improvement
- Exceptional communication, organizational, and leadership skills
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
- Competitive compensation annual performance bonus
- Strong benefits suite including health, dental, vision, and 401(k) with immediate company match
- Wellness support including company-provided fitness/well-being programs
- Paid volunteer opportunities and PTO
- A people-centric culture that celebrates collaboration, innovation, and professional growth
Salary : $155,000 - $200,000
