AFL · 6 hours ago
Vice President, Data Center Operations
Duluth, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expAFL is a leading provider of fiber optic products and services, and they are seeking a Vice President of Data Center Operations & Hyperscale Services to lead global operations across high-density data centers. This executive will define the operating model, set strategic direction, and drive operational excellence while ensuring customer satisfaction and financial performance.
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Responsibilities
Lead global data center operations across multiple high‑density facilities and lifecycle service lines
Define and execute a 3‑year scale plan including regionalization, national capacity modeling, hybrid workforce strategy, and centers of excellence
Set strategic direction for operational excellence, cost efficiency, safety, and customer experience
Develop standardized operating models and playbooks to enable repeatable, scalable national and global delivery
Stand up and/or optimize a PMO focused on schedule fidelity, risk burndown, milestone control, and actionable dashboards
Establish enterprise SOPs/MOPs, readiness gates (design completion, materials, crews, permits, safety), and operational consistency across all facilities
Align closely with design and construction teams to support seamless data center expansions, migrations, and facility upgrades
Oversee data hall operations, incident response, change management, and critical maintenance across all sites
Ensure on-time, on-budget project delivery and 24x7 service SLAs across hyperscale customers and commercial accounts
Track and manage KPIs, SLAs, operational metrics, and performance dashboards
Drive continuous improvement, minimize downtime, strengthen incident management, and ensure business continuity planning
Maintain global operational consistency, customer satisfaction, and technical excellence
Lead P&L management with targets of 20% year-over-year growth
Build and optimize supply chain strategy to drive cost savings, margin improvement, and scalable delivery
Improve working capital performance through DSO management, milestone billing discipline, and material readiness to reduce WIP drag
Partner with customer executives (including Hyperscalers) to enhance relationships and expand business opportunities
Build and mentor a high‑performing global leadership team across operations, PMO, quality, safety, and service delivery
Aggressively scale a hybrid workforce through training, certification programs, and technical skill development
Create a performance-driven culture with transparent KPIs, tiered reviews, and a disciplined problem‑solving cadence
Champion safety as a core value through proactive reporting, audits, training, and recognition programs
Qualification
Required
10–15+ years leading large-scale data center build, operations & maintenance, or mission‑critical infrastructure environments
Proven track record scaling organizations from ~$100M to $300M+ with full P&L accountability
Deep expertise in structured cabling, fiber splicing/testing (OTDR/OLTS; Tier 1/Tier 2), patching/MACs, labeling, documentation, and data center O&M standards
Demonstrated experience building PMOs, operational governance, and enterprise process frameworks
Executive presence with Hyperscalers and strong cross-functional leadership skills
Strong capability in risk, schedule, cost control, and complex operational environments
Company
AFL
AFL is a telecommunication company that offers fiber optic cable, transmission and substation accessories to its clients.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Grant Burns
Executive Vice President and General Counsel
Marc Bolick
President, Product Solutions
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