Capital One
Director,DataCenterOperations
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Director candidates.
“Director, Data Center Operations at Capital One. Skills: Data Center Operations, Infrastructure Management, Critical Systems Management, Team Leadership, Stakeholder Engagement. oversight of facility management and infrastructure operations at our “Critical Facilities” (two data centers and one processing center) and several corporate office facilities. Lead a team of facility operations associates primarily dedicated to our data and processing centers”
What You'll Achieve.
drive connection, innovation and business success; ensure the safety and security of our employees and the community; successful outcomes; drive progress on GWS priorities; drive strategic analyses; make sound decisions; optimize deliverables; reduce Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE); improve utilization; control operating costs; compliance with our inter-company service level agreement; compliance with corporate change control processes; compliance with OSHA, NFPA and EPA required reporting
Industry & Context.
solving the right problems; navigate to solutions through clear, logical decision making; developing solutions tailored to customer needs
No agencies please, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's Degree or Military Experience, At least 7 years of experience in data center operations or infrastructure management, At least 7 years of experience commissioning critical systems
Nice to Have
10+ years of experience in data center operations or infrastructure management, 10+ years of experience in compliance for OSHA or EPA, 5+ years of experience in optimizing sustainability programs
What You'll Do.
oversight of facility management and infrastructure operations at our “Critical Facilities” (two data centers and one processing center) and several corporate office facilities
Lead a team of facility operations associates primarily dedicated to our data and processing centers
Provide oversight of a third party facilities management and engineering team to execute on key responsibilities and monitor Key Performance Indicator metrics
Partner with the Technology line of business to ensure compliance with our inter-company service level agreement for data center facility oversight and management
Partner with project managers and engineering to comply with corporate change control processes for maintenance and construction efforts for critical systems
Support both internal and external audit requests as needed
Support critical response teams during a crisis or emergency
Monitors critical systems uptime for Capital One facility infrastructure
Align operations with capacity
and sustainability oversee optimization initiatives that reduce Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE)
and control operating costs
Conduct and maintain site inspection documents for properties within your assigned area
Audit site records for compliance with OSHA
NFPA and EPA required reporting
Maintain operations in accordance with Local
State and Federal Laws
Review and provide input for operational and capital expense budgets
Support infrastructure and MEP capital projects and building systems commissioning
Support annual updates of all critical equipment assets
their general condition
and end of life status
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
cross-functional coordination; cross functional teams; Partner with project managers and engineering; Partner with the Technology line of business
Communication Scope
Effectively communicate with a tailored approach to multiple stakeholders
Process & Methodology
resource planning, managing priorities, setting objectives, reporting progress, proactively making offers to optimize deliverables
Full Job Description
Director, Data Center Operations At Capital One, we dare to dream, disrupt and deliver a better way. Our goal is simple—bring ingenuity, simplicity and humanity to an industry ripe for change. Our Global Workplace Services (GWS) team is a dynamic organization where development matters as much as our ability to provide collaborative and secure environments that drive connection, innovation and business success. Our commitment extends beyond solutions; it embraces a culture of care. We value, celebrate and respect each teammate's unique talents, experience, and contributions. In GWS, our team manages a diverse portfolio of mixed-use owned and leased properties. We’re constantly transforming our workplace to enable our employees to work the way they work best. But it doesn’t stop there. We don’t just reimagine and create fabulous spaces and amenities, we also manage and operate them and ensure the safety and security of our employees and the community—we’re a well-oiled machine! That’s why our team is looking to add a Director in Data Center Operations. As a Facility Operations Director, you will be accountable for the oversight of facility management and infrastructure operations at our “Critical Facilities” (two data centers and one processing center) and several corporate office facilities (primarily located in Illinois and Utah). **The ideal candidate should:** * Understand local codes, OSHA, EPA, NFPA guidelines * Read and understands construction drawings and Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (MEP) submittals * Be knowledgeable on Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), Generator, Computer Room Air Conditioning (CRAC), Chiller, Rooftop Unit (RTU), Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) operations function and best practice maintenance programs * Experience with critical equipment and systems commissioning processes in a data center environment * Experience managing operations across multiple data center facilities * Be knowledgeable in sustainability progra
Applying for this Director, Data Center Operations role?
Most applicants get filtered before a human reads their resume. See if yours makes the cut.
How to Apply on Workday
- Workday has a multi-step form — save your progress after every section.
- "Apply With LinkedIn" can fail or lose data; manual entry is more reliable.
- Watch for the "Submit for Review" final step — hitting "Save" alone does not submit.
- Job requisition numbers are useful when following up with HR by email.
ANONYMOUS · UNFILTERED
What do employees actually say about Capital One?
Real rants from real employees. Read before you apply.