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NetSuite · 2 months ago

Senior Director of Data Center Operational Deployment

United States

Full-time

Remote

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

NetSuite is seeking a Senior Director of Data Center Operational Deployment responsible for leading the operationalization of newly constructed data center facilities. This role focuses on ensuring the seamless transition from construction to operational status, coordinating cross-functional teams, and maintaining industry standards for reliability and scalability.

Cloud ComputingComputerCRMiOSSaaSSoftware

No H1B

Responsibilities

Provide executive oversight for site deployment across multiple regions/projects

Collaborate with project management, construction, engineering, and design teams to ensure infrastructure readiness and alignment with business objectives

Direct the energization process including testing, commissioning, quality assurance, and readiness checks for all critical MEP systems and high-density compute infrastructure

Set standards and best practices for safe energization and integration of new technologies (GPUs, next-gen hardware)

Partner with commissioning agents to plan, execute, and review pre-functional and functional commissioning activities

Ensure proper documentation, punch-list management, and on-time turnover to operations

Finalize and execute site operating agreements and contracts with third-party vendors or managed services as required

Lead the recruitment and onboarding of site staff, including establishing roles, responsibilities, and organizational structure

Oversee the creation, validation, and implementation of Emergency Operating Procedures (EOPs), Methods of Procedure (MOPs), and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Coordinate with the training department to roll out comprehensive training programs for site operations and OEM/vendor teams, ensuring knowledge transfer and regulatory compliance

Identify, specify, and implement operational tooling and software necessary for facility monitoring, incident management, and preventive maintenance

Enforce compliance with all local, national, and global regulations related to facility energization, safety, and environmental requirements

Champion best practices in workplace safety and continuous improvement of operational processes

Serve as main point of contact for internal and external stakeholders during site deployment, including engineering, commissioning, security, IT, and business leadership

Provide regular updates and post-mortem reports to executive leadership on project delivery status, issues, risk mitigation, and lessons learned

Analyze and implement learnings from each deployment cycle to optimize deployment playbooks, templates, and processes for future sites

Qualification

Data center operationsMEP systems expertiseProject managementCommissioning experienceHigh-density GPU deploymentsIndustry standards knowledgeStakeholder managementContinuous improvementEmergency Operating ProceduresStandard Operating ProceduresTraining program developmentPreventive maintenanceSafety complianceRegulatory complianceOperational toolingDocumentation managementQuality assuranceRisk mitigationVendor managementProcess optimizationLeadership skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsTeam management

Required

10+ years of experience in data center operations, delivery, or project management with a focus on MEP and high-performance compute environments

Proven experience bringing large-scale data centers online post-construction, including commissioning, staffing, procedure development, and energization

Deep understanding of relevant industry standards (Uptime Institute, ASHRAE, NFPA, etc.)

Skilled in managing large teams and coordinating with internal/external stakeholders

Superior communication, organizational, and leadership skills