About Grainger:

Grainger, a premier broad line distributor, primarily operates across North America, Japan, and the United Kingdom. Dedicated to our mission, "We Keep the World Working®", we cater to over 4.5 million customers with diverse products essential for their operations and safety. Our portfolio extends beyond products into valuable services and solutions like technical support and inventory management to enhance time and cost efficiency. We are on the lookout for passionate individuals keen on propelling our company forward. Join our inclusive workplace, where you can forge a fulfilling career while contributing to our core purpose.

Job Opportunity: Senior Manager of Datacenter Engineering

Step into a pivotal role as the Senior Manager of Datacenter Engineering at Grainger, where you will lead the strategic planning, development, and maintenance of our datacenter infrastructure. This position demands a robust understanding of datacenter technologies, exemplary leadership capabilities, and adeptness in collaborating with various teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Datacenter Design and Architecture: Spearhead the architecture and implementation of infrastructure ensuring robust network, server solutions, cooling systems, power distribution, and secure environments.
• Capacity Planning: Craft and implement strategies for capacity planning to align with both current and prospective needs.
• Operational Management: Oversee daily operations ensuring optimal performance and reliability of datacenter facilities.
• Vendor Management: Manage vendor relations, equipment procurement, contract negotiations, and service-level agreements.
• Security and Compliance: Enforce stringent security protocols and adhere to compliance standards across datacenter operations.
• Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of engineers fostering professional growth and operational excellence.
• Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity: Collaborate with specialized teams to devise and test disaster recovery strategies that ensure continuous operation.
• Budget Management: Formulate and control financial budgets to maximize cost-effectiveness and meet strategic goals.
• Documentation and Reporting: Maintain precise records and regular reports detailing datacenter operations and progress.

Professional Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience within technology-driven roles.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

Rewards and Benefits:

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision cover starting on day one.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) plus six company holidays annually.
• Automatic 6% company contribution to your 401(k) each pay period.
• Access to employee discounts, parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and a 3:1 match on charitable donations.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

Grainger is staunchly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. We welcome applicants of any race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. Discover a workplace that values and promotes diversity as a fundamental aspect of success for everyone.

Join Grainger today, where your career development is integrated with our perennial goal to keep the world working. Apply now to become Grainger's Sr. Manager of Data Operations.