Kimmel & Associates, Inc.
Head of Data Center Operations
Kimmel & Associates, Inc., Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
About the Company
The company is a
Private Equity–backed data center developer
building and operating
next-generation, sustainable data centers . Designed to meet the growing demand for high-performance infrastructure, their campuses integrate
onsite power generation and grid services
to enable effective energy procurement and accelerate the transition to
carbon-free operations .
About the Position The company is seeking an accomplished
Head of Data Center Operations
to lead the operational strategy and performance of a rapidly expanding multi-campus data center portfolio.
This executive will oversee all aspects of
data center operations —from site commissioning through
steady-state operations, maintenance, and reliability —and ensure excellence across safety, uptime, efficiency, and sustainability. The Head of Operations will build and scale a
high-performing, cross-campus operations organization , driving operational consistency and best practices across all sites.
This is a
strategic, hands-on leadership role
requiring collaboration with internal stakeholders (engineering, finance, legal) and external partners (vendors, utilities, customers). The successful candidate will bring deep technical expertise, an operational mindset, and the executive presence to represent Verrus with clients and the Board.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and oversee
operations across multiple data center campuses , ensuring uptime, efficiency, and performance standards are consistently met.
Build, mentor, and scale a high-performing operations team with a focus on reliability, safety, and accountability.
Own operational performance from
site commissioning through steady-state operations
and incident recovery.
Develop and implement
cross-campus operational standards , performance metrics, and reporting systems.
Serve as the
primary customer interface
for operational updates, maintenance communications, and incident response.
Partner with engineering, construction, and finance teams to inform
build/buy/replace
decisions and optimize investment performance.
Represent the Operations function to the
C-Suite and Board of Directors , providing insights on capacity, performance, and future growth planning.
Requirements
15+ years of experience in
data center operations management .
Proven leadership overseeing
300MW+
of total data center capacity.
Minimum 10 years of
team management
experience, including multi-site or campus-level oversight.
Demonstrated success managing
commissioning, operations, maintenance, and incident/failure recovery .
Experience serving as the
lead customer contact
for operational communications and updates.
Strong data-driven approach with the ability to
quantify and track performance metrics
to guide strategic and capital investment decisions.
Executive-level presence with experience collaborating with
C-Suite executives and presenting to Boards of Directors .
MBA or relevant graduate degree .
Experience in
data center development and construction .
Benefits
Base Salary:
$200,000 – $300,000
Incentive Compensation:
Annual performance bonus
Equity Participation:
Significant long-term incentive
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
Flexible work environment (Remote / Hybrid with travel)
Opportunity to help shape and lead a next-generation data center platform
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Private Equity–backed data center developer
building and operating
next-generation, sustainable data centers . Designed to meet the growing demand for high-performance infrastructure, their campuses integrate
onsite power generation and grid services
to enable effective energy procurement and accelerate the transition to
carbon-free operations .
About the Position The company is seeking an accomplished
Head of Data Center Operations
to lead the operational strategy and performance of a rapidly expanding multi-campus data center portfolio.
This executive will oversee all aspects of
data center operations —from site commissioning through
steady-state operations, maintenance, and reliability —and ensure excellence across safety, uptime, efficiency, and sustainability. The Head of Operations will build and scale a
high-performing, cross-campus operations organization , driving operational consistency and best practices across all sites.
This is a
strategic, hands-on leadership role
requiring collaboration with internal stakeholders (engineering, finance, legal) and external partners (vendors, utilities, customers). The successful candidate will bring deep technical expertise, an operational mindset, and the executive presence to represent Verrus with clients and the Board.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and oversee
operations across multiple data center campuses , ensuring uptime, efficiency, and performance standards are consistently met.
Build, mentor, and scale a high-performing operations team with a focus on reliability, safety, and accountability.
Own operational performance from
site commissioning through steady-state operations
and incident recovery.
Develop and implement
cross-campus operational standards , performance metrics, and reporting systems.
Serve as the
primary customer interface
for operational updates, maintenance communications, and incident response.
Partner with engineering, construction, and finance teams to inform
build/buy/replace
decisions and optimize investment performance.
Represent the Operations function to the
C-Suite and Board of Directors , providing insights on capacity, performance, and future growth planning.
Requirements
15+ years of experience in
data center operations management .
Proven leadership overseeing
300MW+
of total data center capacity.
Minimum 10 years of
team management
experience, including multi-site or campus-level oversight.
Demonstrated success managing
commissioning, operations, maintenance, and incident/failure recovery .
Experience serving as the
lead customer contact
for operational communications and updates.
Strong data-driven approach with the ability to
quantify and track performance metrics
to guide strategic and capital investment decisions.
Executive-level presence with experience collaborating with
C-Suite executives and presenting to Boards of Directors .
MBA or relevant graduate degree .
Experience in
data center development and construction .
Benefits
Base Salary:
$200,000 – $300,000
Incentive Compensation:
Annual performance bonus
Equity Participation:
Significant long-term incentive
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
Flexible work environment (Remote / Hybrid with travel)
Opportunity to help shape and lead a next-generation data center platform
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