Supervisor of Data Center Operations (Hybrid Workplace From CO)

Supervisor of Data Center Operations

Salary : $84,000.00 - $94,000.00 Annually

Location : Denver Metro, CO

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : EGB00109

Department : Governor's Office of Information Technology

Opening Date : 11 / 17 / 2025

Closing Date : 11 / 30 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Mountain

FLSA Status : Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information : oit_hr@state.co.us

Type of Announcement : This announcement is not governed by the selection processes of the classified personnel system. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.

How to Apply : Please submit an online application for this position at the provided link. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.

Description of Job : Data Center Operations Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the work unit, and the supervision of ongoing staff at our Data Center facilities. This critical role is often a working manager who assigns, prioritizes, monitors, and maintains workflow while coaching, leading, and motivating staff. Responsible for delivering services assigned to the work unit, this role shares information across the team, to management, and across work units to accomplish tasks with an eye on continuous improvement. We are seeking a Data Center Operations Supervisor to function as a hands-on 'player-coach,' responsible for leading and developing the operations team. In this role, you will manage the daily workflow, set priorities, and mentor staff, including developing and implementing a team training program. This role makes key tactical decisions to support 24x7 operations, overseeing the reliable delivery and proper maintenance of all standard power and cooling services. You will also serve as a primary point of contact for operations, working to resolve tenant issues and maintain effective communication with vendors. In this position, you will be responsible for the data center's operational security, ensuring the team's adherence to all OIT, State, and Federal policies, while actively supporting the Data Center Operations Director on broader projects and initiatives.

Some of your important daily responsibilities will include :

• Executing the functional duties of the team(s) within the organization.
• Managing projects and ensuring adequate resources are available.
• Assisting with providing data for monthly and quarterly metric reports.
• Continuously recommending and overseeing the implementation of regularly upgraded and enhanced tools and processes.
• Managing facility access requests and ensuring customer compliance with facility disciplines.
• Create and maintain facility documentation and maintain phones, desktops, printers, and conference areas.
• Actively engage in improving leadership skills, attitudes, and knowledge, especially as related to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Attend training, development, and group training on topics of inclusive leadership.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights : A wide salary range is posted for this position, and any job offer is based upon a salary analysis to comply with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. The salary analysis considers relevant experience, education, certifications, and state seniority as compared to others doing substantially similar work. While all offers are compliant with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, there is no guarantee an offer will be at the top of the posted range based on the salary analysis. This is a skills-based job announcement. The required minimum qualifications and / or education (if substituting for the proven experience, knowledge, and skills), are as follows :

Conditions of Employment : OIT employees must comply with any screening procedures in place at state entity locations where they might be required to perform work. A pre-employment background check will be conducted as part of the selection process. Positions supporting some agencies such as the Department of Corrections and the Department of Public Safety will also require a pre-employment drug test. This position may require travel within the specified geographic area, and to locations across the state as needed.

Supplemental Information : If this posting indicates 'remote from anywhere in CO' in the title, periodic reporting to the primary state work location designated for the position is required. All remote work must be performed in Colorado. While candidates from out of state will be considered for this role, the candidate selected for the position must relocate and reside in Colorado on the first day of their new position. A reasonable timeframe for relocation will be established on an individual basis, while considering business needs, and determining a start date.