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Quality Technology Services, LLC Director, Facilities Operations in NL Eemshaven, Netherlands
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RESPONSIBILITIES - Other duties may be assigned
Manage the site team, develop capabilities, and set policies necessary to satisfy customers, engage employees, and achieve financial objectives.
Implement operating standards required for cost control, waste reduction, quality, safety, and to be an environmentally-friendly community partner.
Manage expenditures, staffing, and capital projects to ensure compliance with financial goals. Oversee site operations and capital expense budgets to ensure compliance with organizational expenditure requirements.
Provide leadership in conjunction with local managers (DCO, FAC, Security) and remote line of business owners to ensure operational standards are achieved.
Manage operations, space planning, power and cooling services, equipment installations, physical security, maintenance, janitorial services, landscaping, business continuity/disaster recovery for site(s). Confer with professional staff (COE) to find resolution to operational problems, authorize operational procedures and approve all operating expenditures.
Understand federal, state and local operating regulations or laws. Establish, implement, and maintain facilities policies, procedures and organizational structures necessary to maintain compliance with all laws and regulations. Obtain and keep current all necessary licenses, permits and certifications as required.
Drive innovation into facilities programs/systems with an environmentally conscious attitude.
Negotiate contracts with suppliers. Develop and coordinate maintenance agreements, maintenance procedures, testing procedures, inspections, reporting, and utilize best accounting practices.
Supervise the preparation of and implementation of effective operating budget.
Serve as a leader in the community. Participate in community activities and organizations as appropriate through the maintenance of professional association affiliations and participation within association programs.
Maintain positive relationships and communication with staff and executive level management.
Ensure proper training and growth of staff.
Participate on acquisition teams (when needed) to assess and integrate new facilities when required.
Interface and work with Sales team on new customer planning, changes and implementation.
Work with other COE Managers to set standards and to constantly look for ways to improve.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree preferably in Business, Engineering, Architecture, Computer Science, MIS or equivalent professional experience in lieu of a degree.
Ten or more years of experience in data center operations management, facilities management, corporate engineering, or other related field.
Five or more years of experience leading cross-organizational teams, ideally operating in a critical-facility environment.
KNOWLEDGE,SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Strategic agility and good decision-making skills.
Ability to build and lead teams and to work well in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
Keen planning skills along with the ability to lead through influence and to be a proactive partner with a strong customer-service orientation.
Problem solver at a tactical and functional level, possess excellent oral and written communication skills, a solid work ethic and unquestioned integrity.
The duties and responsibilities described here are not exhaustive and additional assignments, duties, or responsibilities may be required of this position. Assignments, duties, and responsibilities may be changed at any time, with or without notice, by QTS in its sole discretion. We provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law. Please contact us to request an accommodation on TalentAcquisition@QTSDataCenters.com
QTS Data Centers was built around the Core Values of Integrity, Character, and Trust. We prioritize family, faith and community involvement while leading with strong, honorable, and principled behavior. We started this journey in 2003 when our CEO, Chad Williams, purchased his first data center in Overland Park, KS. Humble beginnings that have led to 35+ data centers and growing. Recently privatized in a $10 billion transaction with Blackstone, one of the most notable real estate investments companies in the world, QTS is positioned to execute on a global expansion initiative and we are looking for the best and brightest to join our team.
At QTS, we’re fearlessly leading the way by redefining what it means to be a data center provider. QTS is entrusted with providing world-class data center solutions to enterprises, government agencies as well as the largest and fastest growing technology companies in the world. We deliver a fully-integrated platform from top to bottom – one enabled by technology and world-class infrastructure. Simply put, we’re innovating to stay ahead of the curve.
We are powered by people.
And we’d like to invite you to join us.
In addition to a variety of benefit packages, QTS goes above and beyond for our employees:
Roth and Traditional 401(k) matching contributions with immediate vesting
Every employee is bonus or commission eligible
Generous PTO Accrual plus additional Paid Volunteer Days
Paid Holidays Annually/Holiday compensation when worked
Pet and Legal Insurance
Q-Rest Sabbatical Program
Q-Anniversary Service Award Program
Parental Leave for primary and secondary caregivers
Military Benefits Package
QTS Charitable Matching Gift Program
QTS Scholarship for Employee Dependents
QTS Crisis Fund
Wellness Program
Tuition Reimbursement Program
We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or discrimination claim.
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