Senior Manager, Data Center Operations

OracleAbilene, TexasOn-siteFull-timeStaff, 8–12 yearsListed 8 hours ago

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About this role

As a Senior Critical Facilities Manager, you will own the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the critical facilities infrastructure supporting one or more Oracle data centers. You will lead facilities of operations managers and their teams, with accountability for the availability, maintenance, and performance of the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems that enable OCI’s 24/7 operations.

Safety is our first priority and the foundation of every operational decision. You will establish a culture in which employees and contractors identify hazards, follow established procedures, stop unsafe work, and take responsibility for protecting themselves and others. You will ensure that operational urgency never compromises safe execution.

This senior leadership role combines deep technical knowledge of critical infrastructure with strong people's leadership, operational judgment, and program and project management capabilities. As a manager of managers, you will build capable leadership teams, establish clear expectations, and ensure consistent execution across your facilities. You will be accountable for both immediate operational performance and the long-term health, resilience, and readiness of the infrastructure and organization.

Minimum Job Qualifications
Education and/or Experience:
10 years of experience in IT infrastructure support, server administration, or data center operations, design, and layout

OR

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Information Technology, or related field AND 6 years of experience in IT infrastructure support, server administration, or data center operations, design, and layout

OR

Master's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Information Technology, or related field AND 4 years of experience in IT infrastructure support, server administration, or data center operations, design, and layout

OR

Doctorate in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Information Technology, or related field AND 2 years of experience in IT infrastructure support, server administration, or data center operations, design, and layout.

Job Skills:
Business Acumen: Demonstrated business acumen in making strategic decisions aligned with organizational goals and industry trends.
Technical Writing: Demonstrated proficiency in producing clear and comprehensible technical documentation for varied audiences.
Conflict Resolution: Demonstrated ability to identify, address, and resolve conflicts to maintain positive team dynamics.
Negotiation: Demonstrated skill in achieving mutually beneficial agreements through effective negotiation and communication.
Root Cause Analysis: Demonstrated ability to conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective action plans.

Preferred Job Qualifications
Education and/or Experience:
11 years of experience in IT infrastructure support, server administration, or data center operations, design, and layout

OR

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Information Technology, or related field AND 7 years of experience in IT infrastructure support, server administration, or data center operations, design, and layout

OR

Master's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Information Technology, or related field AND 5 years of experience in IT infrastructure support, server administration, or data center operations, design, and layout

OR

Doctorate in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Information Technology, or related field AND 3 years of experience in IT infrastructure support, server administration, or data center operations, design, and layout.
People Leadership / Management Experience:
3 years of experience in a leadership role direct reports.
Budget Experience:
2 years of experience working with operating budgets and/or project financials.
Additional Experience:
Data Center or Cloud Industry Certifications.