Head of Data Center Operations
Company: Kimmel and Associates
Location: Mesquite
Posted on: December 2, 2025
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Job Description:
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
Keywords: Kimmel and Associates, Mesquite , Head of Data Center Operations, IT / Software / Systems , Mesquite, Texas
