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Director, Operations

Aligned Data CentersPhx-06, AZFull-time

This role provides executive-level operational leadership across a 24/7 data center campus and its critical electrical, mechanical, security, and facility systems. The Director coordinates operations, commissioning, maintenance, service delivery, safety, sustainability, customer commitments, and expansion activities while maintaining strong availability and compliance standards. They manage local leadership teams, vendor relationships, budgets, forecasts, inventories, change processes, incident response, and customer communications. The position also establishes operating policies, performance metrics, documentation, and improvement programs that strengthen service quality and efficiency. It suits an experienced data center or critical facilities leader who can manage complex infrastructure, develop people, navigate high-pressure situations, and work effectively with executives, customers, contractors, and cross-functional partners.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree preferred with 10+ years experience, or 12-15 years related experience without degreeExpertise in data center operations, critical infrastructure, and 24/7 facility managementStrong leadership and team development capabilitiesKnowledge of electrical/mechanical systems (UPS, generators, HVAC, fire suppression)Proficiency with budgeting, forecasting, and cost analysisExcellent communication and presentation skills
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About Aligned Data Centers

Operates multiple hyperscale campuses across Phoenix, Chandler, and Glendale, with an Advanced Cooling Lab for AI/HPC workloads.

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