Data Center Operations Senior Manager
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Manage team supporting IT Data Center operations for Forest Laboratories, i.e., asset management, procurement of hardware/software, and daily support of Data Center hardware and software services. • Lead Computer Operations planning and projects, and organize and negotiate the allocation of resources.• Manage the deployment, monitoring, maintenance, development, upgrade, and support of IT enterprise UNIX, Windows and Storage environments.• Work with Infrastructure and Applications Development stakeholders to define business and systems requirements for new technology implementations.• Support the efficient utilization of Infrastructure resources including personnel and equipment across the organization.• Oversee all reports and documentation related to UNIX, Windows and Storage operations.• Develop maintenance schedules for UNIX, Windows and Storage environments.• Recommend business problem solutions that will improve customer service, reduce cost, or provide for a competitive advantage. • Perform managerial activities such as scheduling, supervision, hiring decisions, execution of performance management processes and merit budget allocations, coaching and associate development, department staffing, budgeting, encourage career development, communicate and enforce policies and procedures.• Drive creative approach to problem solving.• Deploy IT operation standards, processes and procedures in compliance with regulatory requirements.• Participate in the development and direct the implementation of Infrastructure products and services from inception to completion, while taking appropriate steps to ensure high quality, on time schedules and attainment of budget goals.• Coordinate and lead team activities, projects and administrative tasks, including contracts and contractors.