Senior Manager, Maintenance Program

Aligned Data Centers

Senior Manager overseeing maintenance strategy and execution at Aligned Data Centers. Leading efforts in governance, vendor management, and operational excellence for data center maintenance across multiple sites.

Posted 4/30/2026full-timeArizona, Texas, Utah, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and maintain the companywide maintenance strategy, governance model, standards, and policies.
Develop, publish, and maintain standardized SOWs, PM templates, task lists, and frequencies across all sites.
Drive alignment with industry best practices, OEM guidance, and internal Runbook expectations.
Oversee all national maintenance vendor contracts and lead rate card standardization efforts.
Manage vendor consolidation strategy to reduce OpEx, unify scope baselines, and eliminate variability between markets.
Lead contract negotiations, SOW validation, and national-level QBR/YBR processes.
Establish national QA/QC expectations for PMs, corrective maintenance, and vendor deliverables.
Implement audit frameworks for completion quality, documentation integrity, and PM accuracy.
Own maintenance program analytics, including compliance dashboards, forecasting models, cost benchmarks, and performance trends.
Partner with Platform Delivery, Commissioning, and Engineering during construction phases to ensure maintenance readiness.
Provide direct guidance and oversight to Regional Maintenance Program Managers.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Operations, or related field preferred.
8–12 years of experience in mission-critical maintenance leadership (data center strongly preferred).
Strong background in MEP systems, facility maintenance programs, vendor governance, and QA/QC.
Experience building standardized maintenance programs across multi-site portfolios.
Skilled in CMMS administration, analytics, cost modeling, and trend analysis.
Excellent communication, leadership, and program management skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health Coverage : Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts: HSA with employer contribution for eligible participants. FSA's offered for health and dependent care to increase tax savings.
Retirement Savings : 401(k) plan with company match
Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
Company-Sponsored Insurance : Short-Term Disability, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability (with medical election)
Optional Benefits : Voluntary life, critical illness, legal, and additional disability coverage
Wellness Programs : Employee assistance program (EAP), Wellhub gym membership, and other wellness initiatives

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Hard Skills & Tools

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Soft Skills

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