Sr Mgr, Data Center Operations

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Overview We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Data Center Manager who will be responsible for the overall daily engineering, operations, and maintenance of Cboe-owned and colocation data centers and all associated hardware and systems within them. This role requires exceptional decision-making abilities on technical and organizational issues, the ability to excel within a larger organization, and a strong focus on long-term strategic thinking. The Senior Manager will delegate, and at times personally perform, all tasks associated with the installation, acceptance, and maintenance of a variety of Cboe-owned equipment. You will play a critical role in shaping the future direction of our data center infrastructure, driving innovation, and ensuring the efficiency and scalability of our data center engineering processes. You will stay at the forefront of technological advancements and industry best practices while leading a team of data center engineers and providing mentorship, guidance, and support for their professional development. It is important that this individual also foster a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and knowledge sharing within the data center engineering team, and that they have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders. Please note: Candidate selected for this role must be willing to work on site at our Secaucus, New Jersey Data Center.   In this role, you will be responsible for: Data Center Operations & Connectivity Oversee 24/7 operations, physical security, capacity planning, and maintenance of all mission-critical data center equipment and footprint for all Cboe markets, ensuring maximum availability, high performance, and continuous operations across single or multiple data center sites.  up and maintain customer cross-connects and latency-equalized customer connectivity infrastructure, applying equidistant cabling principles. Work with data center providers to establish cross-connects and maintain awareness of carrier/provider points of entry within colocation facilities. As this position is responsible for the operational support of Cboe Global Markets in the US, the ability and flexibility to work both day and night shifts is extremely important. Colocation Provider & Financial Management Manage, monitor, and audit provider SLAs for power, cooling, and physical security; escalate and drive remediation when providers fall short. Work with the Sr. Director Data Center Operations to manage capital (CAPEX) and operating (OPEX) budgets for the department and support the negotiation of vendor contracts. Compliance & Performance Management Ensure colocation provider relationships and departmental procedures align with applicable regulatory and audit frameworks, including SOX, DORA, SOC 2, and other financial-industry regulatory requirements relevant to Cboe’s markets. Partner with