Manager, Data Center

Manager, Data CenterEquinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company, operating 200+ data centers across the globe and providing interconnections to all the key clouds and networks. Businesses need one place to simplify and bring together fragmented, complex infrastructure that spans private and public cloud environments. Our global platform allows customers to place infrastructure wherever they need it and connect it to everything they need to succeed.We are a fast-growing global company with 70+ consecutive quarters of growth. Through our innovative portfolio of high-performance products and services, we have created the largest, most active global ecosystem of nearly 10,000 companies, including 1,800+ networks and 2,900+ cloud and IT service providers in over 26 countries spanning five continents.  A career at Equinix means you will collaborate on work that impacts the world and be surrounded by endless opportunities to learn new skills and grow in varied directions. 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. Job SummaryManages, trains, cross trains, develops, and motivates the team. Drafts budget proposals, provides status reports, handles internal/external customer and interdepartmental communications.What you will be doingStandardsEnsures team members are working within the system per the operational requirementsAccountable and responsible for adherence to and evolution of Global StandardsInstallationUnderstands customer cabling requirements, performs site surveys, provides cost estimates to Sales and installation of new cablesEnsures proper testing of cables before handing to customerVendor ManagementManages, briefs, and instructs vendors for installation, testing, and labelingReviews recommendation and pricing with local supplier and keeps servicing records to ensure that the data center infrastructure is properly maintainedOversees contractor work to ensure completion to Equinix required standardsBudgetingDrafts proposals for data center infrastructure improvements which require capital expenditure approvalPlans, coordinates, reviews budgets, and implements resources to complete projects and maintenance.LeadershipAssigns, instructs, and supervises the data center operations and facility teamsDevelops and motivates team membersCreates an inclusive cultureProject ManagementHandles multiple projects and assists in designating work to teamTechnical ExpertiseInvestigates technical issues and leads supervisors in resolving issuesProvides root cause analysisCommunicates and coordinates activities and on site staff during an incidentWhat you should haveHigh School Diploma5+ years experienceAdvanced englishLeadership “Equinix is an equal employment opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard 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.”