Data Centre Manager

2 days ago

West Drayton, United Kingdom VIRTUS Data Centres Full time

About VIRTUS

VIRTUS Data Centres is the UKs fastest growing data centre provider which owns designs builds and operates the countrys most efficient and flexible data centres.

In May 2023 we announced our plans to expand into continental Europe with our first data centre due to open in Berlin in 2026 to be quickly followed by two full campuses and expansion into other countries in the pipeline.

Our purpose is to serve humanity by being an active positive participant in the 4th industrial revolution. When we talk about our purpose we refer to our customers customers; the child playing a computer game the person watching their favourite movie booking a medical appointment a plane ticket a hotel or doing their online banking; those things cant be done if we dont do our job.

Our mission is to consistently exceed the expectations of customers through innovative highquality solutions and services. We employ intelligent thinkers people with positive attitudes who add to the quality of our customer proposition and business.

We value individual endeavour and initiative and encourage teamwork and togetherness because collective experience and expertise is VIRTUS greatest strength.


Job Summary

Reporting to the Cluster Director the Data Centre Manager (DCM) is responsible for the daytoday management and successful operation of the site. The scope includes Data Centre Management customer implementations operational continuity reporting along with the daytoday management of the VIRTUS team and 3rd party contractors.

Duties and Responsibilities

The role includes but is not limited to the following:

Technical Resource:

  • Facilities Management
    • Managing FM Provider
    • H&S and Compliance
  • Responsible Operations Financial Budgeting.
  • Site level Procurement
  • Site Risk Management
  • Supports ensuring all Emergency Operating Procedures (EOPs) Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Method of Operations (MOP) are in place and accurate for their site (s). Provide assistance for other sites including peer review.
  • Responsible for critical infrastructure asset management and asset lifecycle
  • Audit aware and support frequent audit process.
  • Capacity management including power floor space and assisting with forecasting loadings.
  • Change management approval site level responsibility.
  • Support the FM team with Incident and problem management.
  • Managing new and existing customer requirements (site tours reporting and service reviews etc).
  • Responsible for the daytoday operations and customer requirements including small projects.
  • Participation on Data Centre scenario testing track and log issues with any lessons learned.
  • Responsible for managing the internal cabling (and external carrier fibres brought into the building) to a high standard.
  • Manage equipment lifecycle including budgeting technical feasibility critical spares operational risk reduction and improvement planning.

Site Availability:

  • All activities the role is involved with must be focused on zero downtime and adequate risk analysis and mitigation.
  • Awareness of customer contractual SLAs and KPIs
  • Responsible for managing and escalating any potential customer affecting issues.
  • DCM is part of the incident response process and may be required to respond out of hours.

Third Party Monitoring:

  • Supports for the day to day performance management of FM Service Provider ensuring all sub Vendors work is completed to a high standard.

Team Management:

  • Create a positive teamwork focused environment on site including with FM and 3rd party providers encourage cross departmental collaborative working and lead by example.
  • Actively manage and coach your direct reports creating opportunities to share knowledge and continuous improvement.
  • There will be occasions where the Data Centre Manager is required to attend site in the event of unplanned circumstances.
  • Ensure that the team know the correct escalation processes for all issues.

Planned Preventative Maintenance:

  • Validating all PPMs are completed on time managing any faults or advisories that have been reported are logged and tracked through to completion.

Reporting:

  • Assist with monthly reporting on customer power usage PUE capacity trackers board packs and ensuring all information is correct and delivered on time.
  • Quality updates for the daily call and attendance at weekly / monthly service review maintenance and construction meetings.

General Responsibilities:

  • Ensure the provision of a safe and healthy working environment and ensure compliance with all Company policies and procedures as well as client site policies procedures and working arrangements as required.
  • Ensure the Data Centre is visually kept to a high standard at all times.

Any other reasonable requests made by your line manager.

Normal working hours are Monday to Friday with the requirement to participate in the escalation management on call rota and working outofhours to oversee critical work and manage the escalation of serious issues on sites.

Person Specification

  • Experience in a Data Centre or other similar critical Management role.
  • Experience of managing a team and ability to create and maintain a positive team environment.
  • Strong and demonstrable process management and development experience in a live operational environment.
  • Extensive real time Incident / Fault management experience in a businesscritical environment.
  • Managing 3rd party suppliers to deliver against stringent SLAs.
  • Financial and Budget Management.
  • Good understanding of Health and Safety ISO standards and compliance BMS PMS fire systems. Knowledge of Data Centre Customer installations such as racks HAC cabling cross connects power testing and customer acceptance.
  • Customer ticket logging systems. MAXIMO and Service Now desired.
  • Attention to detail with high personal standards and the desire to complete tasks on time.

In line with VIRTUS Vetting Policy the successful applicant must be willing to undergo a BS7858 screening process.

Remuneration package and benefits:

  • Private healthcare
  • Pension contribution scheme
  • Eye and dental care benefit
  • Discretionary bonus
  • Income Protection
  • Life Assurance
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Annual travel card loan
  • Tech Scheme
  • Electric car scheme
  • Workplace extras Byond card and Extras discount

VIRTUS is an equal opportunity employer. As part of our commitment to fight for equality we work to ensure a fair and consistent interview process. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to an inclusive work environment.

If you are interested in this role please applied via Team Tailer

We reserve the right to close this post for applications should sufficient applications be received.

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