Regional Operations Director
To oversee the daily facility operations of all data centers within the region, by managing both internal and external resources, to provide an exceptional customer experience each day for every customer. The Regional Operations Director oversees teams throughout the region to ensure proper practices and procedures. The Director will also provide Implementation Management support for certain key accounts to ensure successful service delivery.
Responsibilities
Management of the Facilities
- Employee Management including recognition, reviews, career development, corrective actions and scheduling
- Interviewing and hiring new employees
- Employee training and training updates
- Maintain Operations Policies, Procedures and Guidelines.
- Support
- Work with the Manager of Implementations to assure smooth implementations for the customer
- Review all terms and conditions of customer contracts and orders
- Serve as Implementation Manager for certain key accounts to ensure successful service delivery. Follow CyrusOne processes on tracking and reviewing project costs, submitting PO requests, coordinating with vendors, reporting on project health, etc.
Customer Environmental Services Management
Create and deliver scopes of work for environmental consultingWork with Sales to deliver Environmental services proposalsWork with the Operations to assure peer to peer connectivity and monitoring is in place for delivered servicesSupport of Phase 6Work with the Vice President of Data Center Operations to assure that environmental issues are handled and communicated correctly to customersSet up and maintain environmental monitoring solutions for all managed facilities within the NOCCEnvironmental Management
Manage day to day operations of Air (Production & Distribution), Power, Fire, and AccessProactively develop and implement maintenance activitiesReport on all SLA required activitiesCapacity Management
Maintain status and future status reporting on all capacity thresholds within the facilityAccess Management
Work with the Security Manager to assure all access points are monitored and controlledManage all security issues to resolution and conduct post mortems for future assuranceCreate access levels for new clients, assign access levels to vendors, monitor equipment leaving facility and generally oversee all aspects of Security Facility Operations AssuranceManage all sub-contractor agreements for maintaining the buildingAsset Management
Management of our asset tracking processes, and systemsReporting on Assets for customers and internalDaily Reporting and Communication
Data Policing for all Reporting of Operational KPIsAdministering Daily Shift ReportingGenerate periodic reportsRegulatory Compliance Management
Updates for our Business Continuity PlanningPerform SAS 70 Re-occurring auditsUpdates and Training for our Facility Operations HandbookPerform SOX AuditsPerform SOC 2 AuditsProblem Resolution
Customer Issue Resolution OwnerVerification and analysis of alertsPost mortems on all customer complaints.Customer Communication
Emergency Action Communication Creation for Validation.Signoff Point for Customer Transition from Engagements to OperationsCustomer Concerns discussionsBudgeting and Forecasting
Responsible for generating and adhering to annual OpEx budgetResponsible for generating and adhering to annual CapEx budgetCreate, submit, and present capital project budget requests to the Capital CommitteeManage strategic initiatives on behalf of the company
Set forth the vision and roadmap for achievementDevelop and organize the team to fulfill the roadmapMonitor and manage activities associated with fulfilling the visionPerforms other duties as assignedQualifications
7+ years' experience in managing critical facilities, preferably in a data center environment7+ years supervisory or personnel management experience with ability to direct and manage work groupsDemonstrates strong customer service skills and takes ownership of the customer experienceCan proactively identify potential customer issues; communicate them to appropriate parties and resolveAbility to develop and document procedures and train personnel on the proceduresAbility to work well under pressure and manage multiple concurrent prioritiesStrong work ethic and commitment to operational excellence and process improvementExcellent organizational, time management, communication and leadership skillsAbility to work well with all levels of people within the organizationTakes ownership for business performanceEducation / Certifications
Bachelor's Degree (equivalent work experience may be substituted for degree); a Master's degree or relevant certification (e.g., FRM, CRM) is preferred.Work Environment
Work Schedule : Monday to Friday, with on-call responsibilities for emergencies and critical issues.Physical Demands : Must be able to lift 50 poundsMinimum Requirements
Excellent verbal and written communication skillsAbility to work well with all levels of people within the organizationAbility to direct and manage work groupsExcellent organizational skillsAbility to work well under pressure and manage multiple concurrent prioritiesExcellent time management skillsDemonstrates strong customer service skills and takes ownership of the customer experienceAbility to develop and document procedures and train personnel on the proceduresCan proactively identify potential customer issues; communicate them to appropriate parties and resolve.Takes ownership for business performanceProvides constructive thought leadership on ways to improve service.Pursues creative ways to reduce expenses when possible.Operates with a strong work ethic and a desire to do things the right way.Proactively offers constructive and creative ways to improve our business.Leads by example in helping to build and sustain a healthy, supportive and results driven culture.Exercises good judgment in communicating and resolving issues with fellow co-workers.As a CyrusOne representative, treats all vendors, contractors, employees with respect and professionalism.Encourages constructive feedback on performance so lessons can be learned as part of a continuous improvement culture.Displays personal commitment to always learn and improve.Experience / Skills
7+ years' experience in managing critical facilities, preferably in a data center environment10+ years supervisory or personnel management experienceEducation
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Business Administration or related field (equivalent work experience may be substituted for degree)
Certifications
None
Work Environment
Fast paced environmentTravel requiredCyrusOne is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status. CyrusOne provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and any other state or local laws. We will respond to requests for reasonable accommodations to assist you in applying for positions at CyrusOne,