JLL · 1 day ago
Senior Director, Data Center Operations Colo/Hyperscale
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$181K/yr - $265K/yr
10+ years expJLL is a global leader in shaping the future of real estate for a better world. They are seeking a Senior Data Center Manager to provide strategic oversight and mentorship in managing complex data center ecosystems, ensuring operational excellence and service quality across enterprise, colocation, and hyperscale environments.
CommercialReal Estate
Responsibilities
Serve as the ultimate subject matter expert for hyperscale and complex data center operations, providing strategic direction, mentorship, and decisive guidance to on-site leadership teams across a national portfolio
Act as a trusted advisor to C-suite stakeholders, both internally and with our clients, translating complex technical challenges and engineering concepts into clear business implications, risks, and strategic recommendations
Navigate the complexities of new client engagements with diplomatic skill and sensitivity, while fostering a culture that builds and retains high-performing technical teams in a fiercely competitive talent market
Masterfully orchestrate program management across a diverse portfolio, balancing conflicting priorities and stakeholder demands to ensure seamless service delivery, from technical due diligence to full operational maturity
Drive a culture of 100% uptime and operational excellence by influencing and guiding teams, not through direct command, but through expert consultation, the implementation of best-in-class programs, and rigorous quality assurance
Qualification
Required
A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in critical environment and data center facility operations, with a significant and demonstrable track record in hyperscale data center environments
Demonstrable mastery of critical MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) infrastructure, rooted in a strong engineering background (e.g., a degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or equivalent deep technical experience) that forms the bedrock of your credibility
Proven experience in a program leadership, regional oversight, or senior advisory capacity, where you were responsible for operational strategy across multiple sites or a large, complex portfolio
Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the proven ability to command a room of executives and simultaneously earn the respect of technical engineering teams
Willingness and ability to travel up to 50% to client and company sites as required to drive program success
Preferred
Advanced industry certifications (e.g., CDCP®, CDCS®, DCEP)
Direct experience leading complex portfolio transitions and large-scale technical due diligence projects
Strong financial acumen, with experience managing operational budgets and articulating the financial impact of technical decisions
Deep understanding of the full data center lifecycle, from greenfield development and commissioning to the complexities of mature, business-as-usual operations
Company
JLL
We’re a leading professional services firm that specializes in real estate and investment management.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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$1.59B2025-11-03Post Ipo Debt· $565.35M
2023-11-08Post Ipo Debt· $400M
2019-05-29Post Ipo Debt· $46.5M
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Christian Ulbrich
Global Chief Executive Officer
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