About Grainger:
Grainger is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom. We achieve our purpose, We Keep the World Working®, by serving more than 4.5 million customers with a wide range of products that keep their operations running and their people safe. Grainger also delivers services and solutions, such as technical support and inventory management, to save customers time and money. We're looking for passionate people who can move our company forward. We have a welcoming workplace where you can build a career for yourself while fulfilling our purpose to keep the world working. We embrace new ways of thinking and recognize everyone is an individual. Find your way with Grainger today.
Position Details:
As the Senior Manager of Datacenter Engineering, you will play a crucial role in overseeing the design, development, and maintenance of our datacenter infrastructure. You will lead a team of engineers responsible for ensuring the reliability, scalability, and security of our datacenter operations. This role requires a deep understanding of datacenter technologies, strong leadership skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
You Will:

• Datacenter Design and Architecture: Lead the design and implementation of datacenter infrastructure, including network architecture, server hardware, cooling systems, power distribution, and security protocols.
• Capacity Planning: Develop and execute capacity planning strategies to ensure our datacenters meet current and future needs, including forecasting resource requirements and optimizing utilization.
• Operational Management: Manage day-to-day operations of datacenter facilities, including monitoring performance, troubleshooting issues, and implementing best practices for efficiency and reliability.
• Vendor Management: Collaborate with vendors and contractors to procure equipment, negotiate contracts, and oversee service-level agreements (SLAs) for datacenter services.
• Security and Compliance: Ensure datacenter security measures are in place, including physical security, access controls, and compliance with regulatory requirements such as GDPR, HIPAA, or PCI DSS.
• Team Leadership: Lead a team of datacenter engineers, providing mentorship, guidance, and support to drive continuous improvement and professional development.
• Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity: Work with the Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery (BC/DR) team to develop and test datacenter disaster recovery plans and ensure business continuity in case of emergencies.
• Budget Management: Develop and manage budgets for datacenter projects, equipment purchases, and operational expenses, ensuring cost-effectiveness and alignment with business objectives.

• Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate documentation of datacenter designs, configurations, and procedures, and provide regular reports to stakeholders on performance metrics, project status, and key initiatives.

You Have:

• At least 5 years of experience leading and working in or with technology teams.

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, related disciplines, or equivalent work experience

Rewards and Benefits:
With benefits starting day one, Grainger is committed to your safety, health and wellbeing. Our programs provide choice and flexibility to meet our team members' individual needs. Check out some of the rewards available to you at Grainger.

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
• Paid time off (PTO) and 6 company holidays per year
• Automatic 6% 401(k) company contribution each pay period
• Employee discounts, parental leave, 3:1 match on donations and tuition reimbursement
• A comprehensive set of emotional, financial, physical and social wellbeing programs

DEI Statement
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.