Company

Cox Enterprises

Job Family Group

Engineering / Product Development

Job Profile

Sr Director, Critical Facilities Engineering

Management Level

Sr Director

Flexible Work Option

No remote option; must work at a specified Cox location

Travel %

Yes, 15% of the time

Work Shift

Day

Compensation

Compensation includes a base salary of $159,400.00 - $265,600.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program.

Job Description

Responsible for availability of Cox’s critical infrastructure facilities and ensuring maximum uptime of IT assetsBuild and lead a diverse, world-class data center operations team, developing both the technical capabilities and leadershipCreate and drive a culture of ownership, innovation, collaboration, accountability, and safetyDevelop robust processes and standards to enable efficiency, effectiveness, and operational excellenceScope and execute complex data center retrofit/upgrade projects in coordination with the divisional partnersProvide leadership for preventive and predictive maintenance programs, IT load management, capacity planning, standardization of MOPs, SOPs, EOPs, incident management, and equipment failure root cause analysis and corrective action plansWorks with leaders across the enterprise to understand future demands and business objectivesManage the installation and decommissioning of IT equipment into the facilities in a timely and repeatable mannerFind effective ways to keep operating costs to a minimum while maintaining availability and business responsivenessProvide thought leadership across the company for technical facility design and operationsPartner to ensure all security requirements are met for access management, video surveillance and legal complianceStays abreast of current and future business, industry, technology direction and trends to meet business goalsManage key vendors for maintenance and equipment procurement to ensure pricing and availability requirements

Job Skills:

Strong leadership, negotiation, problem solving, and team building skillsThe ability to work well with people from diverse backgrounds and experiences in a collaborative and constructive mannerAbility to express complex technical concepts effectively in customer/business terms. Ability to manage conflict constructively to bring out productive changeAbility to work effectively within time constraints and manage multiple commitments simultaneouslyDemonstrate organizational savvy to effectively interact up and down the organizationAbility to have courageous conversations to change behaviors or build consensusPossess self-awareness, understanding strengths and areas where assistance may be neededOpen minded and able to consider multiple viewpoints of an issue as well as broaden perspectiveAbility to identify and understand problems/issues and develop solutionsStrong verbal and written communication skills required

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline and 12 years’ experience in a related field. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a master's degree and 10 years’ experience; a Ph.D. and 7 years’ experience in a related field; or 16 years’ experience in a related field7 + years’ experience in a management or leadership role for a 24 / 7 environmentExperience in data center Electrical  and Mechanical infrastructure and other complex critical systems supporting infrastructureExperience successfully leading large complex projectsExperience in diverse industries such as electrical generation, electrical distribution, cooling technologies, and fire suppression systemsExperience communicating at all levels in times of crisisExperience thinking strategically and executing tacticallyExperienced in change management and team buildingExperience developing leadership at various levelsUnderstanding environmental health and safety programs

 

Other Essential Job Requirements and Working Conditions:

Travel: 10% -15% for visiting remote facilities and consultations

Benefits

The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company’s needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.

About Us

As our primary divisions Cox Automotive and Cox Communications drive new waves of innovation, Cox Enterprises is entering spaces like cleantech, healthcare, esports and more. We're a family business guided by a legacy of bold innovation that’s driven by those who want to make their mark. Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page. Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer – All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship.

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.