Manager EIT

Campus

OSU-Stillwater

Contact Name & Email

Charlie Metzger, charlie.metzger@okstate.edu

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm with occasional evenings and weekends.

This position is designated as essential. Essential personnel may be required to report to work if contacted by their supervisor or if the university announces “Essential Personnel Only” staffing through the OSU Alert System. Additionally, this position requires on-call duty to respond to urgent situations outside regular shifts. Some duties may require the use of a university vehicle for transportation to on- or off-campus locations.

Appointment Length

Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice

Hiring Range

$70,000 - $97,000

Salary

Special Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration, please include a resume, cover letter and contact information for three professional references.

About this Position

The Data Center Operations Manager provides leadership and operational oversight for enterprise technology services, ensuring alignment with OSU/A&M System goals, compliance requirements, and departmental priorities. This position is accountable for service delivery, staff performance, and continuous improvement within the assigned domain.

The Data Center Operations Manager is responsible for the overall performance, reliability, and execution of 24/7 data center operations. This role ensures the safe, reliable, efficient, and secure operation of data center facilities, critical IT infrastructure, and supported services by overseeing operations across all shifts and enforcing standard operating procedures (SOPs). The Manager oversees operations through Shift Coordinators, delegating real-time coordination and supervision while maintaining accountability for service performance, staffing models, incident response, and continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)

Five (5) years of related work experience.

Post-secondary education may substitute for years of required experience.

Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses:

Valid driver's license

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's

  Information Technology, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field
  
  

• 5+ years of experience in data center operations, IT infrastructure, or facilities management, including 2+ years of experience leading or managing teams in a 24/7 operational environment
  
  

Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses:

ITIL Foundation, Data Center Certified Associate (DCCA), or equivalent

Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:

• Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills
• Data center operations and critical infrastructure fundamentals
• Incident management, escalation, and operational governance
• Staffing models, shift coordination, and workforce planning