Critical Operations Manager (Data Center) Manassas, VA

You will be working for a business of industry leaders in building, owning, and operating highly efficient, scalable, and secure data centers. Their facilities meet the highest industry standards for availability, security, and physical resilience, serving the most innovative and rapidly growing hyperscale and enterprise companies worldwide.

Your impact to the business:

As the Critical Operations Manager (COM) you will be responsible to oversee a local data center campus. As a key leader, you will report to the Senior Director of Critical Operations and play a pivotal role in maintaining the mechanical, electrical, fire life safety, and core infrastructure systems. The COM will ensure 100% uptime, lead operational initiatives, and manage the site team, comprising Assistant Critical Operations Managers and Critical Operations Technicians (4-12 direct reports).

• Oversee the safety, performance, and uptime of the entire data center.
• Act as the subject matter expert for electrical, mechanical, and fire life safety systems.
• Lead the preventative and corrective maintenance programs and advise senior leadership on site status.
• Execute and manage site-level efficiency projects while maintaining optimal Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE).
• Manage vendor relationships, procurement, and billing processes.
• Prepare and manage CapEx and OpEx budgets, including forecasting.
• Lead the incident response process and conduct root cause analysis.
• Conduct internal and external site audits, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
• Maintain and update comprehensive technical procedures for maintenance, emergency response, and daily operations.
• Collaborate with construction teams to ensure projects do not impact existing critical operations.
• Provide exceptional customer service and act as a liaison for all site-level inquiries.
• Utilize CMS, EPMS, and BMS systems for real-time monitoring and analysis.
• Implement the Data Center Operations Program, ensuring all staff receive ongoing training and development.

The Necessities:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5-7 years in data center or mission-critical operations.
• 3-5 years managing facility preventative maintenance programs and leading vendor/project management.
• Expert-level knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems, including UPS, transformers, PDUs, chillers, CRAHs, CRACs, ATS, and pre-action fire systems.
• In-depth understanding of NFPA70e, NFPA72, NFPA25, and relevant building codes.
• Proficiency in data center commissioning standards.
• Strong analytical skills, with experience in data center trending and analysis.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office and various database software.
• Must be able to stand, walk, and perform tasks that may require lifting up to 25 pounds.
• Comfortable working in a high-stress, fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• Willingness to work outside normal business hours, including weekends, nights, holidays, and be on-call for emergencies.

What's in it for you?

• Leadership Impact & Career Growth: Lead a skilled team and drive critical decisions while advancing your career with ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a strong salary, performance bonuses, and a full benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
• Innovative Environment: Work with cutting-edge technology and gain exposure to the latest trends in the data center industry.
• Job Stability & Autonomy: Be part of a growing industry with job security. Take ownership of site operations and drive best practices.
• Challenging & Rewarding Work: Engage in diverse tasks, from maintenance management to incident response, keeping you stimulated and continuously learning.

This is an ideal role for a seasoned operations leader ready for a dynamic, high-impact opportunity.

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