Alibaba Cloud · 11 hours ago
IT Operation Manager
Sunnyvale, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$142K/yr - $234K/yr
5+ years expAlibaba Cloud is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Facility IT Operations Manager to lead their IT operations team. The successful candidate will oversee the day-to-day management of the IT environment, ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and security of the IT infrastructure while managing a team of IT technicians and implementing best practices.
Cloud Data ServicesCloud ManagementData CenterData ManagementFoundational AISoftware
Hiring Manager
Moyin Hu
Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Management: Lead and mentor a team of IT operations staff, including supervisors, technicians, and engineers. Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and professional development
Operations Management: Oversee the daily operations of the IT infra, including server administration, network management, storage, backup, and disaster recovery processes. Ensure all systems are operating at peak efficiency
Infrastructure Planning & Optimization: Plan and execute capacity planning activities to accommodate business growth. Optimize resource utilization and implement strategies to reduce operational costs without compromising service quality
Security & Compliance: Implement and maintain strict security protocols and compliance standards (e.g., ISO 27001, SOC 2, HIPAA) to safeguard against cyber threats and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements
Incident Management: Establish and enforce incident response procedures to minimize downtime and service disruptions. Lead root cause analysis and drive corrective actions to prevent recurrence
Project Management: Manage projects related to infrastructure upgrades, migrations, and new deployments. Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet quality standards
Budgeting & Cost Control: Develop and manage the department's annual budget. Track and report on expenses, identifying areas for cost savings and investment opportunities
Vendor Management: Evaluate, select, and manage relationships with vendors and service providers. Negotiate contracts for hardware, software, and maintenance services. Manage the collocation partners to ensure vendors are adhering to the SLAs per contractual terms
Asset Mangement: Develop and maintain comprehensive asset management policies, procedures, and systems to track, monitor, and report on data center assets throughout their lifecycle. Conduct regular audits of physical and virtual assets to ensure accuracy in inventory records, compliance with licensing agreements, and timely identification of discrepancies
Innovation & Continuous Improvement: Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies. Introduce innovative solutions to enhance operational efficiency and service offerings
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
Minimum of 5 years of experience in data center operations or IT infrastructure management
Strong knowledge of data center infrastructure, including servers, storage systems, networking, virtualization, and cloud technologies. Prefer to have fundamental knowledge of asset management and physical security
Experience in managing budgets, vendor relationships, and contract negotiations
Able to communicate in both English and Mandarin is a plus
Preferred
Masters degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
7+ years of experience in facility (10MW+) operation management with 3+ years of experience in leadership role
Knowledge of data center construction procedure
Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills to effectively manage teams and interact with stakeholders at all levels
Solid understanding of ITIL framework and project management methodologies
Demonstrated expertise in security and compliance regulations and asset management relevant to IT operations
Ability to think strategically, prioritize tasks, and make sound decisions under pressure
Company
Alibaba Cloud
Alibaba Cloud develops cloud computing and data management services. It is a sub-organization of Alibaba Group.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.2BKey Investors
Alibaba Group
2015-07-29Series B· $1B
2012-09-20Series A· $200M
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