**Who are we?**
Equinix is the world's digital infrastructure company®, operating over 250 data centers across the globe. Digital leaders harness Equinix's trusted platform to bring together and interconnect foundational infrastructure at software speed. Equinix enables organizations to access all the right places, partners and possibilities to scale with agility, speed the launch of digital services, deliver world-class experiences and multiply their value, while supporting their sustainability goals.
Joining our operations team means that you will be at the forefront of all we do, maintaining critical facilities infrastructure as part of a close-knit team delivering best-in-class service to our data center customers. We embrace diversity in thought and contribution and are committed to providing an equitable work environment that is foundational to our core values as a company and is vital to our success.
Data Center Manager
**Job Summary**
Manages, trains, cross-trains, develops, and motivates the team. Draft budget proposals, provide status reports, and internal/external customer and interdepartmental communications. Leads the safe and successful running of the Data Center.
**Responsibilities**
Team Management
- Manages teams to ensure optimal performance of the Data Center
- Develops and motivates team members
Technical Support
- Investigates technical issues and leads supervisors in resolving issues
- Provides root cause analysis
System Support
- Ensures team members are working within the system per the operational requirements
- Resolves basic issues
Facilities Management
- Review recommendations and pricing with local suppliers and keep servicing records to ensure that data center infrastructure is properly maintained
Budgeting
- Drafts proposals for data center infrastructure improvements which require capital expenditure approval
Reporting
- Provide routine status reports on data center performance
Standards
- Accountable and responsible for adherence to and evolution of global standards
**Qualifications**
- 7+ years' experience in managing a Data Center preferred
- Bachelor's Degree in a relevant course preferred
Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.