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The Vice President – Operations, Data Centers (DTC) is responsible for leading operational performance across mission-critical data center projects and services, ensuring best-in-class delivery across safety, quality, schedule, cost, and reliability.
This role drives execution excellence, standardization, and scalable delivery across hyperscale and enterprise data center environments. The VP of Operations partners with engineering, commissioning, and project management teams to ensure high-performance infrastructure delivery with a strong focus on uptime, redundancy, and speed-to-market.
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Operational Leadership & Performance
Lead operational performance across all data center projects and field execution activities
Ensure delivery across safety, quality, schedule, cost, and productivity metrics
Drive standardized operating models, KPIs, and performance governance across projects
Monitor execution performance and implement corrective actions to achieve targets
Execution Excellence in Mission-Critical Environments
Oversee project execution across the full lifecycle with focus on reliability and uptime requirements
Ensure delivery of high-performance electrical, mechanical, and critical infrastructure systems
Drive consistency in construction and installation of mission-critical systems (power, cooling, redundancy)
Support seamless transition from construction through commissioning and operational readiness
Preconstruction & Operational Planning
Partner with commercial and preconstruction teams on bid strategy and execution planning
Provide operational input into constructability, phasing, and fast-track delivery approaches
Ensure operational readiness to support aggressive schedules and phased turnovers
Enhance competitiveness through optimized delivery strategies and execution planning
Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on speed-to-market, cost efficiency, and execution quality
Implement standardization, modularization, and prefabrication strategies where applicable
Reduce rework and improve schedule predictability across projects
Strengthen operational scalability to meet growing data center demand
People Leadership & Capability Development
Build and lead high-performing operations and field leadership teams
Develop specialized capabilities in mission-critical construction and systems delivery
Drive workforce planning, talent development, and succession strategies
Foster a culture of accountability, responsiveness, and execution excellence
Safety, Quality & Organizational Alignment
Champion a strong safety culture aligned with Incident-Free Workplace principles
Ensure adherence to strict quality standards and performance expectations for mission-critical environments
Promote alignment with company strategy, operational priorities, and delivery objectives
Act as a visible leader reinforcing a culture of performance, reliability, and discipline
Show your expertise
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
Deep expertise in data center or mission-critical project delivery
Strong understanding of electrical/mechanical infrastructure (power, cooling, redundancy systems)
Proven ability to lead operations in fast-paced, high-growth environments
Strong focus on schedule performance, speed-to-market, and execution reliability
Ability to implement standardized delivery models and scalable operations
Experience supporting hyperscale or enterprise data center projects
Proven success in fast-track, high-complexity construction environment
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