Data Center Manager

Company: Ascension
Location: Wichita
Posted on: April 24, 2025

Job Description:

DetailsDepartment: InfrastructureSchedule: Full time, 8 hour day shift, Monday - FridayLocation: 3622 Bayley, Wichita, Kansas, 67218BenefitsPaid time off (PTO) Various health insurance options & wellness plans Retirement benefits including employer match plans Long-term & short-term disability Employee assistance programs (EAP) Parental leave & adoption assistance Tuition reimbursement Ways to give back to your communityBenefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer. Responsibilities The Data Center Manager will have experience in data center electrical, mechanical and network system operations and possess knowledge of enterprise data center operations, including state-of-the-art electrical distribution systems, static and rotary UPS, emergency standby generation, fire alarm/suppression and monitoring systems. In addition, the Data Center Manager shall participate in the scheduling, coordination and completion of all significant planned and emergency maintenance events for the facility and ensure these activities are executed in a controlled and proven method to ensure the reliability of the critical loads supported by these systems.

The Data Center Manager is ultimately responsible for identifying, evaluating and executing operational strategies to ensure data center operations achieve the highest level of availability with zero downtime.

Responsibilities:

Scheduling Personnel to provide Maintenance Services sufficient for the Data Center Infrastructure Operations to meet business needs communicated by our client

Hands-on Data Center experience

including cooling, power, security systems, maintenance operations, and building management systems.

Lead a Data Center Services team and collaborate with data center architecture teams responsible for technical engineering, capacity and infrastructure project planning and oversight, including project management, metrics, reporting, technical services, site effort coordination, and long term planning within a region.

Ensuring all Services are performed in accordance with our policies, including safety requirements;

Following recognized methodologies in Service/Project Management and Quality including Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL), Project Management Professional (PMP), LEAN/Six Sigma

Scheduling Maintenance Services necessary to maintain the Facility's infrastructure systems in accordance with the comprehensive infrastructure maintenance program including, but not limited to 5S (floor and room organization, supplies, and upkeep);

Ensuring that appropriate teams and personnel are on site at the facility to provide the various types of Services required for data center operations;

Performing all Services in as efficient a manner as possible while limiting any negative impact to the environment

Desired Work Experience:

7+ years of experience desired

1 year of leadership or management experience preferred

Experience in a customer facing position

Excellent verbal communications skills

Licenses/Certifications/Registration:

Preferred Credential(s):

Certification credentialed from the International Association of Information Technology Asset Managers. RequirementsEducation:High School diploma equivalency with 3 years of cumulative experience OR Associate'degree/Bachelor's degree with 2 years of cumulative experience OR 7 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.3 years of leadership or management experience preferred.Additional PreferencesNo additional preferences.#ascensiontechnologieWhy Join Our TeamWhen you join Ascension, you join a team of over 134,000 individuals across the country committed to a Mission of serving others and providing compassionate, personalized care to all. Our inclusive culture, continuing education programs, career coaches and benefit offerings are just a few of the resources and tools that team members can use to create a rewarding career path. In fact, Ascension spent nearly $46 million in tuition assistance alone to support associate growth and development. If you are looking for a career where you can grow and make a difference in your community, we invite you to join our team today.Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.Pay Non-Discrimination NoticePlease note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants. E-Verify Statement This employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click the E-Verify link below for more information. E-VerifyResponsibilitiesThe Data Center Manager will have experience in data center electrical, mechanical and network system operations and possess knowledge of enterprise data center operations, including state-of-the-art electrical distribution systems, static and rotary UPS, emergency standby generation, fire alarm/suppression and monitoring systems. In addition, the Data Center Manager shall participate in the scheduling, coordination and completion of all significant planned and emergency maintenance events for the facility and ensure these activities are executed in a controlled and proven method to ensure the reliability of the critical loads supported by these systems.

The Data Center Manager is ultimately responsible for identifying, evaluating and executing operational strategies to ensure data center operations achieve the highest level of availability with zero downtime.

Responsibilities:

Scheduling Personnel to provide Maintenance Services sufficient for the Data Center Infrastructure Operations to meet business needs communicated by our client

Hands-on Data Center experience

including cooling, power, security systems, maintenance operations, and building management systems.

Lead a Data Center Services team and collaborate with data center architecture teams responsible for technical engineering, capacity and infrastructure project planning and oversight, including project management, metrics, reporting, technical services, site effort coordination, and long term planning within a region.

Ensuring all Services are performed in accordance with our policies, including safety requirements;

Following recognized methodologies in Service/Project Management and Quality including Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL), Project Management Professional (PMP), LEAN/Six Sigma

Scheduling Maintenance Services necessary to maintain the Facility's infrastructure systems in accordance with the comprehensive infrastructure maintenance program including, but not limited to 5S (floor and room organization, supplies, and upkeep);

Ensuring that appropriate teams and personnel are on site at the facility to provide the various types of Services required for data center operations;

Performing all Services in as efficient a manner as possible while limiting any negative impact to the environment

Desired Work Experience:

7+ years of experience desired

1 year of leadership or management experience preferred

Experience in a customer facing position

Excellent verbal communications skills

Licenses/Certifications/Registration:

Preferred Credential(s):

Certification credentialed from the International Association of Information Technology Asset Managers. QualificationsEducation:High School diploma equivalency with 3 years of cumulative experience OR Associate'degree/Bachelor's degree with 2 years of cumulative experience OR 7 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.3 years of leadership or management experience preferred.

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