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Data Center Operations Delivery Lead

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way.  

Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people  and empowering them to  thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong.  Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.   

The Data Center Operations Delivery Lead is accountable for the overall success of JLL's data center operations across multiple client accounts. This role manages tools and resources to ensure effective and efficient operation of the data center portfolio, maximizing uptime and site efficiencies.

  • Provide leadership and expertise in managing all aspects of operations and critical environments, including client service, operational excellence, and field execution.
  • Interpret, communicate, and establish consistent engineering services and critical environments management strategies to support client accounts.
  • Ensure integration of all services delivered within agreed service levels and contractual compliance.
  • Support management of client reporting and ensure contractual compliance, including fixed, variable, and incentive compensation achievements are met.
  • Review metrics using analytics tools to ensure portfolio management aligns with goal parameters.
  • Measure, monitor, and report cost savings and value-add contributions to Executive Leaders.
  • Identify opportunities for cost optimization, efficiency, and performance improvement of engineering teams and practices.
  • Support sales efforts, including identification of expansion opportunities.

Qualifications:

  • 15+ years operational experience leading teams in a data center environment
  • Past experience managing client relationships
  • Excellent oral and written communication, negotiation, and analytical skills
  • Strategic thinking and planning abilities
  • Extensive knowledge of critical systems (e.g., emergency generators, UPS systems, power distribution)
  • Commercial and financial acumen
  • Experience in navigating large, complex organizations

Estimated total compensation for this position:

200,000.00 – 250,000.00 USD per year

The total compensation range is an estimate and not guaranteed. An employment offer is based on an applicant's education, experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, internal equity and alignment with market data .

Location:

On-site –Chicago, IL, Westmont, IL

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet all the requirements.  We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!


Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:

JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health. Some of these benefits may include:

  • 401(k) plan with matching company contributions

  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care

  • Paid parental leave at 100% of salary 

  • Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

JLL Privacy Notice

Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading global provider of real estate and investment management services. We take our responsibility to protect the personal information provided to us seriously. Generally the personal information we collect from you are for the purposes of processing in connection with JLL’s recruitment process. We endeavour to keep your personal information secure with appropriate level of security and keep for as long as we need it for legitimate business or legal reasons. We will then delete it safely and securely.

For more information about how JLL processes your personal data, please view our Candidate Privacy Statement.

For additional details please see our career site pages for each country.

For candidates in the United States, please see a full copy of our Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action policy here.

Jones Lang LaSalle (“JLL”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.  If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process – including the online application and/or overall selection process –  you may contact us at Accommodation Requests. This email is only to request an accommodation. Please direct any other general recruiting inquiries to our Contact Us page > I want to work for JLL.

Pursuant to the Arizona Civil Rights Act, criminal convictions are not an absolute bar to employment.

Pursuant to Illinois Law, applicants are not obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest.

Pursuant to Columbia, SC ordinance, this position is subject to a background check for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities. Only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate.

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Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, JLL will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Accepting applications on an ongoing basis until candidate identified.

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