Director of Operations East - Sabey Data Centers

Another Source • Ashburn, VA

5h • $174,107 - $261,160 • Onsite

About The Position

Another Source is partnering with Sabey Data Centers to find a Director of Operations, East based in Ashburn, VA. In this role, you'll lead mission-critical operations across Sabey’s East Coast portfolio, developing high-performing teams and setting the operational direction for data center environments in Ashburn and New York. You'll partner closely with senior leadership, customers, and operations teams to drive reliability, strengthen operational standards, and support Sabey’s continued growth. We’re looking for a people-first data center leader who can see the big picture, develop other leaders, and bring the strategic thinking and operational judgment needed in a 24/7 mission-critical environment. Already leading at the Director level or an accomplished Data Center Manager ready for broader responsibility? We’d love to connect.

Requirements

• 10+ years of management experience within a critical data center environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management or equivalent professional experience.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and maintain highly skilled and productive teams.
• Strong leadership capabilities across planning, estimating, scheduling, risk management, resource management, prioritization, and conflict resolution.
• Proven analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong understanding of customer, competitive, and market dynamics within the data center industry.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage effectively across all organizational levels, including customers and senior leadership.
• Ability to manage multiple complex initiatives simultaneously without compromising quality.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite, Microsoft Project, and AutoCAD.
• Aptitude and willingness to learn and utilize AI tools and emerging technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Regional Data Center Managers, creating alignment around strategic priorities, operational expectations, and Sabey’s culture.
• Build highly skilled, productive teams through thoughtful hiring, onboarding, coaching, performance management, and career development.
• Oversee the operational performance and reliability of data center facilities, ensuring teams consistently meet quality, scheduling, budgetary, policy, and procedural standards.
• Develop and execute strategic objectives that support Sabey’s colocation business model and long-term operational goals.
• Manage budgets and expenses with accountability for meeting or exceeding established financial and operational objectives.
• Review and approve maintenance, support, and repair contracts supporting critical facility operations.
• Build strong relationships with tenants and key customers, responding effectively to operational needs and providing regular reporting that supports customer and compliance requirements.
• Maintain, evaluate, and continuously improve SDC operational standards, policies, and procedures.
• Lead and evolve compliance programs supporting data center certifications, including monitoring program performance and implementing improvements.
• Partner with Risk Management, Internal Audit, Employee Services, Human Resources, and other teams to address compliance matters and strengthen organizational practices.
• Establish consistent processes for evaluating and addressing potential violations of policies, procedures, and standards of conduct.
• Monitor compliance activities and trends across the organization and ensure leaders have visibility into emerging issues.
• Partner with Human Resources and other departments to support effective compliance training for new and existing employees and managers.
• Communicate effectively with employees, tenants, vendors, senior leadership, and other stakeholders across both local and remote environments.
• Provide leadership during building emergencies and other operational events requiring timely response outside standard business hours.
• Leverage emerging technologies and AI-enabled tools to improve efficiency in areas such as documentation, communication, meeting notes, and operational tracking.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits
• Generous PTO
• 401(k) match
• Exceptional opportunities for long-term career growth
• Sabey covers 100% of employee-only premiums for base medical and PPO dental plans
• Contributes up to $2,000 annually to a Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Up to 5 weeks of PTO based on tenure
• 10 paid holidays
• Ability to carry over unused PTO
• Competitive, matched 401(k) retirement plan
• Access to structured professional and personal development programs, including Thought Patterns for High Performance, Everything DiSC, and Built to Last.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director