Maintenance Planner & Scheduler Manager

CyrusOne Management Services•Chandler, AZ

21h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Maintenance Planner Manager oversees the planning, scheduling, and coordination of all maintenance activities across assigned data centers and facilities. This role ensures that maintenance operations are executed efficiently, safely, and with minimal impact to business operations. The Maintenance Planner Manager will lead the maintenance planning team, manage CMMS systems, coordinate with internal departments and external vendors, and drive continuous improvement in maintenance execution and reliability.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in industrial or data center maintenance planning and scheduling operations
3+ years of supervisory or team leadership experience
Working knowledge of CMMS systems, change management, and work order control procedures
High School Diploma or GED required
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently
Customer-first mindset with a positive attitude

Nice To Haves

Advanced technical degree or certifications in maintenance planning or related field preferred. (equivalent work experience may be substituted for degree)
Strong organizational and time management skills
Excellent verbal and written communication
Ability to lead and manage work groups effectively

Responsibilities

Lead a team of remote based Planners that handle the planning and scheduling of all preventive and corrective maintenance activities across assigned facilities
Manage CMMS systems to ensure work orders are properly scheduled, tracked, and closed with accurate documentation
Develop and maintain master maintenance schedules and job plans to optimize labor, materials, and equipment usage
Coordinate with Engineering, Operations, and third-party vendors to ensure timely execution of maintenance tasks
Schedule and manage major and minor site outages, minimizing operational impact
Supervise maintenance planners and support staff, providing guidance, training, and performance feedback
Coordinate contracted labor and vendor support based on workload and skill requirements
Partner with third-party providers to ensure alignment with maintenance standards and procedures
Oversee spare parts inventory, sourcing, and purchasing to ensure availability of critical components
Manage asset tracking and reporting systems to support maintenance planning and compliance
Develop, revise, and implement SOPs and work plans for maintenance tasks
Conduct root cause analysis for reactive maintenance issues and lead cross-functional teams to implement corrective actions
Support environmental, safety, and quality initiatives through maintenance planning and execution
Act as a liaison between maintenance and operations to ensure customer needs are met with minimal disruption
Provide reporting and documentation for audits, certifications, and compliance requirements