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Opportunity Snapshot

This highly visible role offers you the opportunity to take ownership of data center operations at Digital Realty's Houston, Texas property. As Data Center Manager, you will enjoy working independently yet within a dynamic and supportive team structure, where you will oversee a staff of internal or contract employees and make your mark on the operations of this facility by leveraging your data center management, leadership and problem solving skills. Quick question for you - click here If you’re a self-driven professional eager to join the leading global data center solutions provider with an excellent industry track record and tremendous potential for continuous, ongoing growth, we look forward to hearing from you.

Digital Realty Trust, Inc. focuses on delivering customer-driven data center solutions by providing secure, reliable and cost-effective facilities that meet each customer's unique data center needs. Digital Realty's customers include domestic and international companies across multiple industry verticals ranging from financial services, cloud and information technology services, to manufacturing, energy, health care and consumer products. Digital Realty's 131 properties, including 12 properties held as investments in unconsolidated joint ventures, comprised approximately 24.5 million square feet as of December 31, 2013, including approximately 1.8 million square feet of space under active development and 1.3 million square feet of space held for future development. Digital Realty's portfolio is located in 33 markets throughout North America, Europe, Asia and Australia.

Video: take a virtual tour of Digital Realty's data center in Houston, TX.

The Requirements

To be a good fit for the Data Center Manager opportunity, you will have:
  • 10 years of related facility management experience in data center operations (or related electrical or mechanical engineering field) with a minimum of 5 years' experience managing or leading data center operations teams in a large scale mission critical environment  Quick question for you - click here
  • A bachelor’s degree, preferably in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
  • Solid and proven experience in the construction, commissioning, acceptance and operation of mission critical systems, including state-of-the-art electrical distribution systems, static and rotary UPS, emergency standby generation, fire alarm/suppression and monitoring systems
  • Extensive knowledge of structured cabling systems, networking and connectivity standards, and hardware installation requirements  
  • Proficient experience in colocation operations, including the installation and deployment of cage, rack and cable infrastructure, as well as, power circuit installation and power monitoring
  • Experience working with and deploying telecom and network providers, specifically in “Meet Me Room” (MMR) and POP room environments
  • Experience managing a change control environment
  • Strong quantitative and qualitative reasoning skills, with demonstrated ability to determine event root causes, performance shortfalls and required corrective actions
  • Knowledge of industry data center standards, policies & methodologies
  • Knowledge of performance management & critical awareness methods, and implementation standards
  • Strong interpersonal, presentation and communication skills
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Experience managing own budget and analyzing expenses
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook and familiarity with Microsoft Project, Visio and/or AutoCad
  • Familiarity with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM), and power metering systems
Video: The Digital Realty Ecosystem provides customers with a neutral, efficient and connectivity-rich environment to connect with carriers, business partners and service providers. It also provides an underlying, redundant infrastructure for carriers and service providers to deliver their entire portfolio of products and services to customers in any Digital Realty data center, without capital-intensive deployment costs.

The Role

Reporting to the Senior Real Estate Manager, as Data Center Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the execution of local data center operations at our Houston facility. Data center operations include, but are not limited to:
  • Engineering operations and core infrastructure maintenance
  • Data center construction management, commissioning and start-up
  • Delivery of data center services including colocation, connectivity, raised floor services and deployment
  • Installation and management of all cable and network infrastructure supporting facility and customer connectivity
  • Technical event management including post-event root cause analysis and infrastructure repair
As Data Center Manager, you will have experience in data center electrical, mechanical and network system operations and possess knowledge of large scale data centers, including state-of-the-art electrical distribution systems, static and rotary UPS, emergency standby generation, and fire alarm/suppression and monitoring systems. In addition, you shall participate in the scheduling, coordination and completion all significant planned and emergency maintenance events for the facility and ensure these activities are executed in a controlled and proven method to ensure the reliability of the critical loads supported by these systems. Ultimately, you will be responsible for identifying, evaluating and executing operational strategies to ensure Digital Realty’s data center operations achieve the highest level of availability. 

Note: this description is intended to give you a general overview of the position and is not an exhaustive listing of duties and responsibilities.

Why Digital Realty

Great facility, major impact -- located just 17 miles from downtown Houston, the 12031 North Freeway property is easily accessible from both George Bush Intercontinental and Houston Hobby Airports. 12031 North Freeway features three (3) Turn-key FlexTM suites totaling 30,000 sq. feet of raised floor space. The facility also features flexible space options, multiple fuel service providers, access to multiple telecommunication providers and 24x7 Campus Security.

Unique culture -- we are a collaborative, people-focused group dedicated to quality and continuous improvement. When you become a member of our team, you receive our commitment to your continued development and support. We strive to promote a friendly, fun and open work environment, and our dedication to this is reflected in the tenure of our employees. 

The “best of both worlds” -- you'll find that working for our company may be a little bit different. We are small enough, with only 800 employees across our global portfolio, that your hard work will be visible throughout the organization, yet our extensive offering of services and solutions and proven track record of growth; stability and industry-leading innovation give you the resources and tools you need to take your career to the next level.

Stable profile -- our uncommonly strong balance sheet, investment-grade debt ratings and the ability to borrow in multiple currencies provide a global footprint for our customers and risk-reducing diversification for us. That puts us in an excellent position to grow the company, provide financing options for our customers, and continually invest in our properties.

The world's largest wholesale data center provider -- the world has changed.  We’re all embedded in the digital age and companies have had to adjust the way they do business -- how they use their information, protect their data, plan disaster recovery and more. At Digital Realty, we specialize in the solutions needed for today’s businesses.  We've seen exponential growth as we’ve expanded our footprint by building data centers throughout the country and across the globe. 

Green standard for sustainability -- we are committed to improving the performance and energy efficiency of our data centers through the creation, adoption and promotion of industry-leading best data center practices. Not only do we build to LEED and BREEAM certification requirements, but we also are pioneers in thinking about green data centers, including being a contributing member of The Green Grid.

Excellent compensation -- in addition to competitive compensation, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision plans; flexible spending plans for multiple purposes; a health savings account; a 401(k) plan with company match and much more.

Keys to Success

To excel in this role, you will have strong communication and interpersonal skills in order to oversee the team and build relationships with your customers. This is a visible role where you'll enjoy a lot of interaction with departments and staff throughout all levels of the organization.

Additionally, in order to be an outstanding Data Center Manager, you’ll need to be comfortable working autonomously and independently, in an environment where your supervisor may not be on-site. You won’t be on an island though, as the support and resources from your manager are only a phone call or e-mail away. We’ll expect you to proactively problem solve and look for solutions independently, and exercise your judgment and managerial abilities to take action and make decisions. The ability to look at a situation, analyze the cause of the issue and the viable options available, apply judgment and then present a recommendation are exactly the type of problem solving skills we are looking for. If you’re self-directed and enjoy taking ownership of your work, this role could be the ideal environment for you to succeed.

 

About Us

Since the Company's initial public offering in November 2004, Digital Realty Trust, Inc. has been a fast-growing leader in the design, development and operation of data centers worldwide. We focus on delivering customer driven data center solutions by providing secure, reliable and cost effective facilities that meet each customer's unique data center needs. Over 10% of Fortune's Global 200 companies rely on Digital Realty to provide solutions for their data center requirements. Our customers include domestic and international companies across multiple industry verticals ranging from leading media, financial services and communications companies to technology-based businesses.

Digital Realty's portfolio is located in more than 30 markets across nine countries throughout North America, Europe, Australia, Singapore and Hong Kong. Our global presence is supported by local experts in the markets we serve. And we stand out in the marketplace by offering innovative solutions driven by customers who see data centers not just as a technical investment, but also as a strategic platform for success.

Digital Realty is a publicly traded company (NYSE: DLR) with investment grade ratings from all three major ratings agencies.

Pictured: Our new HQ location at Four Embarcadero Center, San Francisco is near BART, Muni, the Ferry Building and other commuting options.

Opportunity Snapshot

This highly visible role offers you the opportunity to take ownership of data center operations at Digital Realty's Houston, Texas property. As Data Center Manager, you will enjoy working independently yet within a dynamic and supportive team structure, where you will oversee a staff of internal or contract employees and make your mark on the operations of this facility by leveraging your data center management, leadership and problem solving skills. Quick question for you - click here If you’re a self-driven professional eager to join the leading global data center solutions provider with an excellent industry track record and tremendous potential for continuous, ongoing growth, we look forward to hearing from you.

Digital Realty Trust, Inc. focuses on delivering customer-driven data center solutions by providing secure, reliable and cost-effective facilities that meet each customer's unique data center needs. Digital Realty's customers include domestic and international companies across multiple industry verticals ranging from financial services, cloud and information technology services, to manufacturing, energy, health care and consumer products. Digital Realty's 131 properties, including 12 properties held as investments in unconsolidated joint ventures, comprised approximately 24.5 million square feet as of December 31, 2013, including approximately 1.8 million square feet of space under active development and 1.3 million square feet of space held for future development. Digital Realty's portfolio is located in 33 markets throughout North America, Europe, Asia and Australia.

Video: take a virtual tour of Digital Realty's data center in Houston, TX.

The Requirements

To be a good fit for the Data Center Manager opportunity, you will have:
  • 10 years of related facility management experience in data center operations (or related electrical or mechanical engineering field) with a minimum of 5 years' experience managing or leading data center operations teams in a large scale mission critical environment  Quick question for you - click here
  • A bachelor’s degree, preferably in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
  • Solid and proven experience in the construction, commissioning, acceptance and operation of mission critical systems, including state-of-the-art electrical distribution systems, static and rotary UPS, emergency standby generation, fire alarm/suppression and monitoring systems
  • Extensive knowledge of structured cabling systems, networking and connectivity standards, and hardware installation requirements  
  • Proficient experience in colocation operations, including the installation and deployment of cage, rack and cable infrastructure, as well as, power circuit installation and power monitoring
  • Experience working with and deploying telecom and network providers, specifically in “Meet Me Room” (MMR) and POP room environments
  • Experience managing a change control environment
  • Strong quantitative and qualitative reasoning skills, with demonstrated ability to determine event root causes, performance shortfalls and required corrective actions
  • Knowledge of industry data center standards, policies & methodologies
  • Knowledge of performance management & critical awareness methods, and implementation standards
  • Strong interpersonal, presentation and communication skills
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Experience managing own budget and analyzing expenses
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook and familiarity with Microsoft Project, Visio and/or AutoCad
  • Familiarity with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM), and power metering systems
Video: The Digital Realty Ecosystem provides customers with a neutral, efficient and connectivity-rich environment to connect with carriers, business partners and service providers. It also provides an underlying, redundant infrastructure for carriers and service providers to deliver their entire portfolio of products and services to customers in any Digital Realty data center, without capital-intensive deployment costs.

The Role

Reporting to the Senior Real Estate Manager, as Data Center Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the execution of local data center operations at our Houston facility. Data center operations include, but are not limited to:
  • Engineering operations and core infrastructure maintenance
  • Data center construction management, commissioning and start-up
  • Delivery of data center services including colocation, connectivity, raised floor services and deployment
  • Installation and management of all cable and network infrastructure supporting facility and customer connectivity
  • Technical event management including post-event root cause analysis and infrastructure repair
As Data Center Manager, you will have experience in data center electrical, mechanical and network system operations and possess knowledge of large scale data centers, including state-of-the-art electrical distribution systems, static and rotary UPS, emergency standby generation, and fire alarm/suppression and monitoring systems. In addition, you shall participate in the scheduling, coordination and completion all significant planned and emergency maintenance events for the facility and ensure these activities are executed in a controlled and proven method to ensure the reliability of the critical loads supported by these systems. Ultimately, you will be responsible for identifying, evaluating and executing operational strategies to ensure Digital Realty’s data center operations achieve the highest level of availability. 

Note: this description is intended to give you a general overview of the position and is not an exhaustive listing of duties and responsibilities.

Why Digital Realty

Great facility, major impact -- located just 17 miles from downtown Houston, the 12031 North Freeway property is easily accessible from both George Bush Intercontinental and Houston Hobby Airports. 12031 North Freeway features three (3) Turn-key FlexTM suites totaling 30,000 sq. feet of raised floor space. The facility also features flexible space options, multiple fuel service providers, access to multiple telecommunication providers and 24x7 Campus Security.

Unique culture -- we are a collaborative, people-focused group dedicated to quality and continuous improvement. When you become a member of our team, you receive our commitment to your continued development and support. We strive to promote a friendly, fun and open work environment, and our dedication to this is reflected in the tenure of our employees. 

The “best of both worlds” -- you'll find that working for our company may be a little bit different. We are small enough, with only 800 employees across our global portfolio, that your hard work will be visible throughout the organization, yet our extensive offering of services and solutions and proven track record of growth; stability and industry-leading innovation give you the resources and tools you need to take your career to the next level.

Stable profile -- our uncommonly strong balance sheet, investment-grade debt ratings and the ability to borrow in multiple currencies provide a global footprint for our customers and risk-reducing diversification for us. That puts us in an excellent position to grow the company, provide financing options for our customers, and continually invest in our properties.

The world's largest wholesale data center provider -- the world has changed.  We’re all embedded in the digital age and companies have had to adjust the way they do business -- how they use their information, protect their data, plan disaster recovery and more. At Digital Realty, we specialize in the solutions needed for today’s businesses.  We've seen exponential growth as we’ve expanded our footprint by building data centers throughout the country and across the globe. 

Green standard for sustainability -- we are committed to improving the performance and energy efficiency of our data centers through the creation, adoption and promotion of industry-leading best data center practices. Not only do we build to LEED and BREEAM certification requirements, but we also are pioneers in thinking about green data centers, including being a contributing member of The Green Grid.

Excellent compensation -- in addition to competitive compensation, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision plans; flexible spending plans for multiple purposes; a health savings account; a 401(k) plan with company match and much more.

Keys to Success

To excel in this role, you will have strong communication and interpersonal skills in order to oversee the team and build relationships with your customers. This is a visible role where you'll enjoy a lot of interaction with departments and staff throughout all levels of the organization.

Additionally, in order to be an outstanding Data Center Manager, you’ll need to be comfortable working autonomously and independently, in an environment where your supervisor may not be on-site. You won’t be on an island though, as the support and resources from your manager are only a phone call or e-mail away. We’ll expect you to proactively problem solve and look for solutions independently, and exercise your judgment and managerial abilities to take action and make decisions. The ability to look at a situation, analyze the cause of the issue and the viable options available, apply judgment and then present a recommendation are exactly the type of problem solving skills we are looking for. If you’re self-directed and enjoy taking ownership of your work, this role could be the ideal environment for you to succeed.

 

About Us

Since the Company's initial public offering in November 2004, Digital Realty Trust, Inc. has been a fast-growing leader in the design, development and operation of data centers worldwide. We focus on delivering customer driven data center solutions by providing secure, reliable and cost effective facilities that meet each customer's unique data center needs. Over 10% of Fortune's Global 200 companies rely on Digital Realty to provide solutions for their data center requirements. Our customers include domestic and international companies across multiple industry verticals ranging from leading media, financial services and communications companies to technology-based businesses.

Digital Realty's portfolio is located in more than 30 markets across nine countries throughout North America, Europe, Australia, Singapore and Hong Kong. Our global presence is supported by local experts in the markets we serve. And we stand out in the marketplace by offering innovative solutions driven by customers who see data centers not just as a technical investment, but also as a strategic platform for success.

Digital Realty is a publicly traded company (NYSE: DLR) with investment grade ratings from all three major ratings agencies.

Pictured: Our new HQ location at Four Embarcadero Center, San Francisco is near BART, Muni, the Ferry Building and other commuting options.
Digital Realty is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
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