Director Data Center Operations - Critical Facilities

Job Category

Communications, Corporate Services / Other, Operations

Compensation Overview

The annual base salary range provided for this position is a nationwide market range and represents a broad range of salaries for this role across the country. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. As part of our comprehensive compensation and benefits program, employees are also eligible for performance-based cash incentive awards.

Salary Range

$96,400.00 - $159,100.00

Target Openings

What Is the Opportunity?

The Director, Data Center / Critical Facilities Operations will provide operational & strategic oversight to the critical facilities (CF) management team by establishing and maintaining the CF management policy, processes, procedures, programs and protocols necessary to achieve 100% Uptime. This role includes all aspects of facilities management, project management and construction management at the company's LAN centers, data centers and VDC rooms. This position is based full time in our Norcross, GA, office.

What Will You Do?

• Manage internal and external CF teams
• Plans, schedules, and coordinates CF construction.
• Consults on management of technology equipment space with Technology colleagues.
• Ensures all project management requirements and deadlines are met.
• Ensures job is completed in conformance to specifications and that CF equipment is fully operational.
• Makes appropriate decisions on any unforeseen issues.
• Develops and manages budget for purchase / lease and maintenance of CF equipment.
• Prepares cost estimates.
• Negotiates expenditures and completion / delivery dates for design work, CF equipment requests, and environmental activities.
• Obtains necessary approvals.
• Works with Corporate Real Estate (CRE) on the analysis of project expenses. Prepares budget projections for management approvals. Monitors construction activities against budget.
• Acts as liaison with CRE, Technology, Data and Telecommunications, Systems, and outside vendors.
• Develops and recommends changes to incorporate new technology.
• Implements changes consistent with budget. Guarantees the most efficient use of resources.
• Assures high quality service that meets customer satisfaction.
• Initiates corrective action in response to customer needs.
• Reports and elevates special concerns to management.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?

What Is a Must Have?

What Is in It for You?

Employment Practices

Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We value the unique abilities and talents each individual brings to our organization and recognize that we benefit in numerous ways from our differences. In accordance with local law, candidates seeking employment in Colorado are not required to disclose dates of attendance at or graduation from educational institutions. If you are a candidate and have specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please send us an email so we may assist you. Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting. To learn more about our comprehensive benefit programs please visit http : / / careers.travelers.com / life-at-travelers / benefits / .