Vice President responsible for driving strategy and execution of data center facilities. Overseeing operations, budgets, and compliance for Citi’s Texas data centers.
Responsibilities
Full P&L responsibility for operating and capital budgets for the site.
Coordinate with Finance to prepare and manage budgets with focus on identifying Risks and Opportunities.
Manage relationships with site occupants.
Develop positive and productive rapport that facilitates consolidations, relocations, and cost saving initiatives that help the firm to meet business goals.
Coordinate with CTI Site Management Teams to optimize the computer room usage and reduce expenses in line with the business’ priorities.
Apply in-depth knowledge of business, financial controls, operational functions, and technology to set the strategic direction for the site.
Create strong partnership with project management and facilities management teams to assure all initiatives are budgeted and executed according to business needs and brand guardrails.
Monitor building operations and approve expense requests, as appropriate
Constant liaison with vendor and CRS regional/ cluster and country partners to ensure that service delivery and requirements remain aligned
Ensure that the reactive maintenance facility including customer Service Desk and emergency response is aligned to data center strategies and objectives.
Ensure compliance with Citigroup’s CRS Operating policies and procedures, Health and Environmental standards and with all related local regulations.
Employing continuous improvement techniques to work toward minimizing/eliminating health, safety and environmental risks to staff, clients, and contractors as well as to premises and assets.
Monitoring compliance with statutory national, regional, and local authority regulations in connection with the FM discipline.
Verifying records and reports are maintained as required
Oversight of monthly reporting of key metrics, updates, and items for management attention in partnership with Functions heads.
Contribute to presentations, IEPs, and analyses & reporting in partnership with other CRS teams
Ensure adherence to Citi’s compliance and control framework, which includes the following:
Standards of conduct for employees
Process oversight and measurement
Sufficient approval authority levels
Appropriate skills and training for personnel
Testing for compliance controls
Manage preparedness, tracking, and execution of Continuity of Business Plan
Provide talent assessment and a succession plan for the next 3-5 year
Requirements
Minimum of 3-5 years of strategic real estate/property management/asset management experience, preferably in the financial services industry.
Data center experience is a plus.
Strong organizational and communication skills experience communicating with all levels of management and relating complex information clearly and succinctly
Proven leadership skills and ability to collaborate with business clients, internal CRS partners, other Citi service providers, landlords, brokers, and other third-party service providers
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Solid understanding of accounting and finance
Ability to drive results with sensitivity to meeting tight timelines and cost objectives
Adaptable to dynamic corporate environment and a dynamic real estate market
Ability to travel (sometimes last minute) to attend to issues at the site.
Bachelor’s degree required; background in Accounting/Finance, Engineering, or Project Management a plus
Proficient in Excel, Power Point and SharePoint.
Benefits
medical, dental & vision coverage
401(k)
life, accident, and disability insurance
wellness programs
paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays
Job title
Data Center Real Estate Asset Manager – Vice President
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