The Global Data Center Director's role is to focus on the strategic development of all aspects of the global facilities, including managing staffing requirements, optimizing processes and technology, and ensuring a high availability platform. The Director of Global Operations will also work closely with the IT executive staff in other countries and decision makers in other departments in order to identify, recommend, develop, implement, and support cost-effective technology solutions for all aspects of the global organization.
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