Associate Director, Data Center Engineering Job

Associate Director, Data Center Engineering-SER000837

Description

Merck & Co., Inc. Kenilworth, N.J., U.S.A. known as Merck in the United States and Canada, is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. Today, we are building a new kind of healthcare company – one that is ready to help create a healthier future for all of us.

Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of an individual like you. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork. As part of our global team, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career.


Reporting to the Director of Global Data Center Hosting Services, the Manager, Data Center Engineering is responsible for managing the data center engineering services for all Global and Regional Data Centers located in Charlotte, NC; Kenilworth, NJ; Brussels; Singapore and Japan as well engineering support in a matrix organization for all local computer rooms in manufacturing and office locations.

The Manager is responsible for working closely with the Facilities Teams supporting Critical Facilities in each location to ensure the appropriate level of mechanical and electrical reliability at each location. The Manager will work in a matrix IT organization with IT and Network Engineering and Operational staff across the three Merck IT Hubs (Branchburg, NJ, Prague, Czech Republic and Singapore).

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

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Evolving and supporting the Merck Data Center Hosting strategy

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Recruiting, developing and retaining staff and maintaining effective relationships with vendors

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Collaborating and driving the development of data center strategy, data center infrastructure planning and standards, and continual efficiency improvements in the data centers

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Planning and managing yearly budgets for data center improvements

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Capacity and demand planning for the data centers

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Technical support for the Data Center Operations staff and all IT and Network Engineering and Operations staff. Understanding of structured cabling systems, network and connectivity standards and hardware installation.

Qualifications

Education Minimum Requirement:

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Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, management information systems, engineering or related discipline

Required:

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Minimum of 8 years of IT leadership

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Prior experience with and understanding of enterprise large critical facility data centers and their mechanical and electrical requirements

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Deep understanding of data center, IT and network standards and policies

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Ability to adapt to changing technology environments

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Understanding of ITIL processes, compliance programs, audits and physical security

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Ability to manage large scale projects and develop and improve processes

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Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills

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Ability to develop relationships with people in diverse geographies. This includes company employees, external partners and vendors.

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Strong team building skills

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Strong organizational skills

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Proven ability to work independently and drive results

Preferred:

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Ability to lead cross functional teams

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Ability to resolve problems in high stress, high visibility situations

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Strong influencing and negotiation skills

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Strong business understanding with the ability to make good judgments and quick decisions from a business perspective and a technology perspective

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Good understanding of cyber-security

Our employees are the key to our company’s success. We demonstrate our commitment to our employees by offering a competitive and valuable rewards program. Our Company’s benefits are designed to support the wide range of goals, needs and lifestyles of our employees, and many of the people that matter the most in their lives. If you need an accommodation for the application process please email us at staffingaadar@merck.com.

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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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Merck is an equal opportunity employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran – proudly embracing diversity in all of its manifestations.


Job: Service Delivery/Management

Job Title:Associate Director, Service Delivery/Management

Primary Location: NA-US-NC-Charlotte

Employee Status: Regular

Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time

Number of Openings: 1

Shift (if applicable): 1st

Company Trade Name:Merck