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Mission Critical Operations Group Manager

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Charlotte, NC
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Job overview

The Mission Critical Operations Group Manager leads operational management, reliability, and governance for Truist’s on-premises and colocation data centers. The role oversees geographically dispersed employees and service providers, critical infrastructure operations and projects, vendor performance, budgets, and operational controls. It partners with project, engineering, commissioning, and sourcing teams to integrate sites and communicate operational, financial, and risk information to leadership.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Data Center Mechanical SystemsData Center Electrical SystemsHealth and Safety LawsInformation Technology InfrastructureLeadershipCommunicationPlanningAnalytical SkillsPresentation SkillsProcess ImprovementEmergency ResponseFinancial ServicesData Center CommissioningOperational ReadinessCritical Infrastructure Project DeliveryVendor Governance

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Related Engineering or Equivalent Education and Training5 Years Related Work ExperienceSupervisory ExperienceProfessional Engineer LicenseLEED Accredited Professional CredentialMaster's in Engineering or Technical Field or MBAPertinent Building Systems Trade LicensesRecent Relevant Continuing EducationGeographically Dispersed Team Leadership ExperienceMultiple Data Center Locations Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

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Regular or Temporary:

Regular

Language Fluency: English (Required)

Work Shift:

1st shift (United States of America)

Please review the following job description:

Group leader accountable for the operational management, reliability, and governance of multiple on-premises and colocation data centers across the country, with a goal of 100% uptime. Leads geographically dispersed employees and third-party service providers responsible for critical infrastructure operations, maintenance, projects, and site reliability.

Partners with project management, delivery, engineering, and commissioning teams to integrate new data center sites into the operating environment and oversees critical infrastructure projects across the on-premises data center portfolio. Accountable for operational governance, reporting, performance metrics, continuous process improvement, and third-party service provider performance.

Partners with Sourcing in advance of new third-party support initiatives and manages critical vendor relationships through established performance expectations, key performance indicators, and service-level requirements. Communicates technical, operational, financial, performance, and risk information to leadership to support effective decision-making.

For this opportunity: Truist will not sponsor an applicant for work visa status or employment authorization, nor will we offer any immigration-related support for this position (including, but not limited to H-1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN-1 or TN-2, E-3, O-1, or future sponsorship for U.S. lawful permanent residence status.)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.

  • Minimize risk across on-premises and colocation data center operations by utilizing qualified mission critical operators and key strategic vendors to ensure high availability of critical infrastructure and information technology support systems.

  • Identify the maintenance objectives of the data center portfolio and incorporate those objectives into documented plans that include preventive, predictive, and reactive maintenance procedures.

  • Direct the activities of employees and contract service providers supporting HVAC, UPS, generators, life-safety, environmental, monitoring, electrical, and control systems across geographically dispersed locations.

  • Monitor, record, analyze, and report on operational activities, infrastructure performance, trends, key performance indicators, risks, and recommendations relating to building monitoring systems and critical infrastructure.

  • Ensure strict adherence to critical change management controls to assure proper authorization and execution of work according to defined operating procedures.

  • Provide proper training and oversight of internal staff and external support contractors performing work in critical environments to prevent disruption to building infrastructure and maintain the safety of all individuals.

  • Manage annual capital and expense budgets according to a long-range strategic plan, ensuring long-term portfolio reliability, execution of critical infrastructure projects, and ongoing staff development.

  • Partner with project management, delivery, engineering, and commissioning teams to support operational readiness, testing, commissioning, and transition of new data center sites into the operating portfolio.

  • Manage strategic third-party service providers supporting critical environments. Partner with internal Sourcing in advance of new third-party support initiatives, establish and monitor key performance indicators and service-level expectations, and lead vendor performance management supporting the objective of 100% uptime.

  • Lead multiple direct reports across geographically dispersed locations, establishing consistent operating practices, accountability, communication, and performance expectations across the data center portfolio.

  • Establish and continuously improve governance, reporting, operational processes, procedures, and controls across the data center portfolio to drive consistency, efficiency, reliability, and effective risk management.

  • Develop and present technical, operational, financial, risk, and performance information to leadership to support operational decisions, investment priorities, and risk management.

Required Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related engineering field, or equivalent education and related training.

  • 5 years of related work experience, including supervisory experience in a dedicated data center environment managing a technically oriented team.

  • Strong technical knowledge and operational understanding of data center mechanical and electrical systems.

  • Comprehensive knowledge of relevant health and safety laws and policies.

  • Working knowledge of information technology infrastructure.

  • Excellent leadership, communication, planning, analytical, presentation, and process improvement skills.

  • Demonstrated ability to think and act clearly during emergency response situations.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Professional Engineer (PE) license.

  • LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP) credential.

  • Master’s degree in Engineering or another technical field, or Master of Business Administration (MBA).

  • Financial services experience.

  • Pertinent trade licenses in mechanical, electrical, or other building systems.

  • Demonstrated completion of recent and relevant continuing education programs.

  • Experience leading geographically dispersed teams and managing multiple on-premises and colocation data center locations.

  • Experience with data center commissioning, operational readiness, critical infrastructure project delivery, and third-party vendor governance.

General Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of Truist Financial Corporation: All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits, though eligibility for specific benefits may be determined by the division of Truist offering the position. Truist offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax-preferred savings accounts, and a 401k plan to teammates. Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full-time or part-time status) during their first year of employment, along with 10 sick days (also prorated), and paid holidays. For more details on Truist’s generous benefit plans, please visit our Benefits site (https://benefits.truist.com/)

. Depending on the position and division, this job may also be eligible for Truist’s defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan. As you advance through the hiring process, you will also learn more about the specific benefits available for any non-temporary position for which you apply, based on full-time or part-time status, position, and division of work.

Truist is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law. Truist is a Drug Free Workplace.

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How this job compares

Set against the 1,065 open Data Center Operations jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 30, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • US median$126–264K/yr798 salary ranges
  • US median$32–57/hr140 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 21 open Data Center Operations jobs in North Carolina and 1,065 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in North Carolina
Experience
This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Data Center Operations postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (745 postings).
Education
205 of the 1,065 open Data Center Operations jobs (19%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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